HARTFORD — Local author Sophfronia Scott will deliver a keynote speech to begin the Mark Twain House & Museum’s Virtual Writers Weekend, being held July 10-12. ...
To the Editor:
Our current politicized education system has been hijacked by liberal educators who have deliberately misrepresented this great explorer by packa...
Dodgingtown Volunteer Fire Company has announced its officers for the period of July 1, 2020-June 30, 2021:
*Chief, Steve Murphy.
*Assistant Chief, Ryan Bolmer....
The Newtown Registrars of Voters Office has released detailed on-site voting criteria for the August 11 primary — and has received clearance to conduct all prim...
Albert Imre Klucsik, of Newtown, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 5. He was 75 years old. Albert was the son of Sandor Klucsik and Anna Horvath of Budap...
For the first time in nearly 60 years, Newtown will not have a Labor Day parade.
Melissa Kopcik, who has served as the Labor Day parade committee participant ch...
To the Editor:
Clinton DePaolo’s recent letter, “An Inadequate Response,” is highly subjective and limited to his personal opinion in its criticism of Mitch Bol...
Life may feel different this summer, but we know residents are still making memories. The Newtown Bee is asking local residents to submit photos and description...
Newtown High School Class of 2020 graduates waved from cars that drove through town on July 8 for a senior car parade, held as part of this year’s graduation ce...
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.