In accordance with Public Law 107-51, the American flag should be lowered to half-staff on Sunday, October 9, from sunrise to sunset. The annual lowering is don...
The Flagpole Photographers Camera Club invites readers to their October events, which open with a program night, “Everything You’ve Always Wanted To Know About ...
On Saturday, October 22, Newtown Congregational Church (UCC) will again host its popular Mississippi BBQ & Shrimp Boil to benefit Back Bay Mission in Biloxi, Mi...
A collection of Hampden, Maine-based artist Larry Clifford’s art — vibrant original pieces created from old, neglected books — is on view this month and next at...
Katie Stevenson describes altered books as “a discarded, unwanted, used book that nobody thought had any value until someone came along who had vision and faith...
The next meeting of the Genealogy Club of Newtown is scheduled for Wednesday, October 12, at 7 pm via Zoom. It will feature Brynna O’Sullivan’s presentation ent...
Forty years ago this summer, Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment released E.T., the Extra Terrestrial. The sci-fi family adventure about a gentle alien ...
October 3, 1997
The Newtown High School contingency fund appears to be running on empty. Last month the Board of Education was informed that about half of ...
After an impressive come-from-behind 3-2 victory over visiting Joel Barlow of Redding on September 27, Newtown High School’s girls’ soccer team, Coach Marc Kenn...
Newtown Hook & Ladder Fire Company #1 hosted a free open house event on October 1.
A stream of kids and adults enjoyed a number of activities, including hands-o...
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.