A number of stories were posted to newtownbee.com this past weekend. In case you missed them, here is a list of some of those stories.
"Hertberg Family Foundati...
Newtown High School’s boys’ basketball team is in the midst of a tough stretch of games as the regular season winds down, and the Nighthawks are continuing to w...
When redistricting for voting purposes, it can be difficult to redraw defining lines in a way that makes it easy for voters to understand. An equally daunting c...
At its February 8 meeting, the Legislative Council heard a report detailing some proposals for how Newtown might spend some of its American Rescue Plan (ARP) fu...
Sure, victories are enjoyable. But for Newtown High School’s boys’ swim team, just getting in a meet is a win in itself. The Nighthawks made it a win-win by def...
State Senator Tony Hwang, whose 28th District includes Newtown, issued a statement Tuesday praising the tireless work of parents and advocates after Governor Ne...
Occupation: I am the Global Talent Manager for Sperry Rail. Sperry has been the world leader in Rail Health solutions, helping railroads achieve continuous ...
The Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement hosted its monthly Choose Love Book Club on the evening of Wednesday, January 26. Nearly 50 people attended the virtual eve...
After learning about Dr Martin Luther King, Jr, Hawley Elementary School kindergarten students completed projects sharing their dreams.
Hawley kindergarten teac...
Holly Jean Troccolla, age 58, of Newtown, passed away at her home Tuesday, February 1, 2022, surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer. Hol...
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.