A number of stories were posted to newtownbee.com this past weekend. In case you missed them, here is a list of some of those stories.
"Parent Connection Slatin...
By Shannon Hicks
As of midday Monday, predictions were all over the place, but it seems certain that a Nor’easter developing along the northeast coast of the co...
Patricia “Pat” Brenner Ives, 91, a longtime resident of Newtown, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2023. Born July 19, 1931, to Moses and Madelyn...
James “Jim” Linnell, 91, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. Born in St Francis, Kansas, Jim was a son of the late Seth and Margaret Hanle...
The next event being planned by Love Mom XOXO will again honor the memory of the woman in whose memory the nonprofit organization was founded.
All are invited t...
Socks are one of the most requested items from service men and women. With that in mind, members of Newtown United Methodist Church Mission and Outreach have pa...
Correction: A photo cutline and the story have been edited to note one of the intersections is Route 25, not Route 302.
The Police Commission is focusing i...
Thanks to the efforts of a few Newtown residents, Edmond Town Hall recently received several key technology upgrades.
The installation of a 74-foot electric scr...
Does your child know how to swim?
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that more children ages 1 to 4 die from drowning in...
Newtown High School Applied Science Research (ASR) students visited younger cohorts in Emily Neff’s eighth grade science classes on February 23 to lead an activ...
Collections Underway For Flags To Be RetiredAhead of Flag Day, State Representatives Mitch Bolinsky (R-106) and Martin Foncello (R-107), in cooperation with Newtown VFW Post #308 and Scout Troop #270, are helping Newtown residents dispose of their worn American flags in a dignified and respectful way.Ahead of Flag Day, State Representatives Mitch Bolinsky (R-106) and Martin Foncello (R-107), in cooperation with Newtown VFW Post #308 and Scout Troop #270, are helping Newtown residents dispose of their worn American flags in a dignified and respectful way.The US Flag Code specifies that old American flags no longer in service must be properly disposed, and the lawmakers are offering this service free of charge.On Saturday, June 8, from 8:30-10:30 am, the legislators will join members of Newtown Scout Troop 270 for in-person collection at C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street.The Newtown state legislative delegation has also arranged five regional drop-off locations. Through June 8, flags may be dropped off at library; Newtown Community Center, 8 Simpson Street; and the lobby of Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street; and Brookfield Town Hall, 100 Pocono Road, and Brookfield Library, 182 Whisconier Road/Route 25.Readers are reminded that flags can be dopped off year-round at VFW Post 308 on Tinkerfield Road, and the office of The Newtown Bee, 5 Church Hill Road. Flags can be dropped off at either location for proper disposal.For additional information call 800-842-1423.
This is such a wonderful and fitting tribute to Moe, a tremendous life force. I'm so grateful our paths on this planet intersected if only for a short four years. I am certainly the better for it.
If the NIMBYs don't want anything built on the land then they should band together to purchase it from the land owner. There is a steady trend in Newtown where a small, but vocal group of residents seek to dictate how private land owners can use their property.
In between growth and decline is status quo. The town certainly needs to anticipate that the state and certain developers will push for their particular requirements through any means necessary. This does not mean that the town should rush to embrace a 'growth' strategy. We must be prepared to push back against unwarranted and unwanted development.
Good call! Thank you for the correction, I had mistaken his opinion as a statement from a committee but now I realize he is just speaking for I guess a facebook group. Kind of a confusing name, but yes, I should have caught it. Thanks!
It's inspiring to see young people taking proactive steps to learn crucial skills like CPR and first aid through programs like the Child & Babysitting Safety Program. Instructor Terrance Burroughs' interactive approach, including games like "Hazard Hunt," not only engages participants but also reinforces important safety principles. It's heartening to know that these future babysitters are enthusiastic about making spaces safer for children and are eager to apply their knowledge in hands-on exercises, such as swaddling and feeding. Burroughs' dedication to teaching these skills shines through, and it's clear that his efforts are making a positive impact on the community. I'm on maternity leave at the moment, but I'm starting to looking for a babysitter and I think that it's a mandatory requirement for them to go through such training. I would also like to know your opinion regarding contracts with babysitters, are they required? I mean, should we immediately make a contract to outline ban of smoking, substances, alcohol?