Occupation: In my past life, I was a writing/communications instructor at Western Michigan University and did freelance writing. Then I went on to become di...
Porco’s Construction, the 2003 and 2004 Newtown Sunday Slo-Pitch Softball League champions: Front row, from left, is Dave Samoskevich, Mike Porco, C...
With the Presidential campaign working itself into a frenzy these last few days, most of us won’t be able to wait until Halloween to go out and howl...
The dispatchers at Town Hall South report the following fire calls:
Thursday, October 21: 8:31 am, investigation, Palestine Road, Dodgingtown responded; 8:4...
Newtown Rotary Honors October Students Of The Month
Newtown Rotary recently honored six students for both their academic ability and personal character by namin...
Correction
In a caption for “Night Train Races Through Newtown” on page A-6 [The Newtown Bee, October 22], trombone player Brian Hunt, B...
A False Sense
Of Security
To the Editor:
G.W. Bush is not only in command of the most effective and ruthless political machine in the nation, but he also has se...
Pre-Dawn Telescope Viewing
DANBURY — Western CT State University will offer a special 5 am pre-dawn viewing of the very close conjunction of Venus a...
A Bittersweet Day
To the Editor
Friday, October 22, was a bittersweet day for many seniors who attend the Newtown Senior Center. Â It was the last day of employ...
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.