The dispatchers at the Newtown Emergency Communications Center, at 191 South Main Street, report the following fire calls and the responders:
Wednesday, Feb...
Pilot Vs Outback
Sandy Hook resident Sarah Z. Desouza, 17, was issued a written warning for a stop sign violation following a collision just before noon on...
Bringing experience as a civil structural engineer, John Curtis of Watertown has been settling into his position as Newtown’s town engineer since being hired on...
Newtown Inland Wetlands Commission (IWC) has given the green light to modify some drainage-related infrastructure in the new Sandy Hook Holly Estates subdivisio...
Peter Michael Rogalin died peacefully on February 24 after a courageous four-year battle with bladder cancer. Peter was born in New York City, N.Y., on December...
Residents at Maplewood at Newtown, staff, and visitors were treated to special Valentine’s Day guests on February 14 — a friendly gaggle of goats!
Seated in the...
Two regular events will combine this week, offering a bonus for those who enjoy Bingo and special Friday Lenten meals.
The next round of St Rose of Lima Bingo i...
Fourth and fifth grade students at Fraser Woods Montessori School compiled “Brian’s Bags” for individuals experiencing homelessness on February 14.
These bags, ...
The Newtown Community Center held an event on February 26 called “Have The Slime Of Your Life” — where registered children and caregivers indulged in some super...
How would you describe your occupation? I am a volunteer EMT at Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps. I just like helping people, and this is a good way to do ...
Penny,
Thank you for sharing Jack's and your life story. We were moved,Jack was an exceptional person.
Lots of love to you and your wonderful family.
Pat and Julie D'Onofrio
Thank you! BOE budget items lurk in the shadows. Many programs we fund are often dreamed up by the State and pushed down to the districts to implement.
Schools could be consolidated here as enrollment decreases. And some 'luxury' programs should be trimmed. Downsizing administrators and support staff should be considered as well. And a 'few hundred' dollars on top of inflation is a bridge too far.