Dozens of guests helped ring in the new year during a special event last week at Newtown Community Center.
Party dresses and dress shirts were the style of choi...
The Genealogy Club of Newtown will host a meeting over Zoom on Wednesday, January 13, at 7 pm. The program will be “Researching Your Civil War Ancestors,” prese...
HARTFORD — Attorney General William Tong and Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner Michelle H. Seagull are warning Connecticut residents to...
Superintendent of Schools Dr Lorrie Rodrigue announced in a letter to parents and staff on January 8 that cases of COVID-19 at Newtown High School and Newtown M...
This past week, demolition work began on the western portion of the Rochambeau Bridge.
Demolition of the bridge deck will continue to take place between the hou...
With students back in school buildings as of January 4, Superintendent of Schools Dr Lorrie Rodrigue shared COVID-19 related updates with the Board of Education...
In years past, staged productions of NewArts’ lively take on A Christmas Carol were certainly a feast for the senses, with the production’s elaborate set pieces...
UPDATE: Due to inclement weather being forecast Saturday, this even has been moved to the same time and location Sunday, January 17.
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Families Un...
As a lifelong educator, Newtown resident George Stockwell did not let retirement separate him from helping those interested in learning a thing or two.
Shortly ...
Since last July, Betty Presnell has raised $2,900, one nickel at a time.
Presnell, a very longtime Newtown resident (“60½ years, off and on,” she said January 4...
We all know the powers that be float a high number at the voters. If they get that passed they are in hog heaven,they have plenty of fat in the original proposal.The voters will now be shamed into passing the revised budget. I say we vote it down again and see how creative they can get with the numbers.We all know plenty of fat is laced in the proposals.
I, too, love that flagpole. I approach it in the southbound lane, as Mr Gardner described, and it’s an inspiring way to start my day. In addition to all it stands for, it tells me something, whether it’s furling in the wind, or hanging quietly when weather is still, sometimes boldly majestic, sometimes sad or unsure. A gem like no other.
I know it generates angst with traffic; approached with the appropriate level of caution, it should not be such a problem. Can’t really blame the flagpole, it doesn’t move.
I hope it’s there long after I’m gone, and inspires others as well. Thank you Mr Gardner and all the other current, previous, and even future Keepers of the Flagpole.
$500,000 surplus? Funny how money just shows up when you squeeze. And where did this surplus come from? Our tax dollars, right? I say vote NO again and let's see how much more money they can find.
Very few Republicans in the House have any backbone. They are just glad to be there and would rather cave to Democrat wishes than play hardball to get things done.