Timothy Andrew Gilbert passed away after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease on August 22, at Regional Hospice in Danbury, while surrounded by his loving ...
Martin John Maciag, Jr, “Marty,” 79, died August 22, at home after a valiant fight with cancer.
Martin was born December 3, 1941, in Glen Cove, N.Y., to Marjori...
For nearly two decades, Newtown has been in an enviable position in terms of its representation in Hartford. But it appears the “power of four” that Newtown has...
To the Editor,
The Newtown Cultural Arts Commission first discussed putting on the Arts Festival this year back in February of 2021. Vaccines were just starting...
To The Editor,
I would like to express my gratitude, and would like to publicly recognize and recommend to the Newtown Labor Day Committee and the Chamber of Co...
To the Editor,
Newtown, it has been my honor to serve on your Board of Education (BOE) for the last eight years, the last four being the Board Chair. I will be ...
To the Editor,
August 27 issue of The Newtown Bee: “In the past four years, with the cooperation of some of our colleagues across the aisle, we have built a pol...
To The Editor,
A new school year provides a fresh start or new beginning for students, staff, and the whole community. This year in particular, the anticipation...
To the Editor,
My name is Kersti Ferguson and I am running as an alternate for the Planning and Zoning Commission in Newtown.
I decided to run because of my con...
To the Editor,
My name is Janet Kuzma and I am honored to be running for the Board of Education.
I was born and raised in Newtown and a graduate of NHS class of...
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.