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Newtown Forest Association (NFA) Vice President Bart Smith, left, and President Bob Eckenrodelook at area maps for the NFA’s recently purchased property at 196 Hattertown Road. 
Newtown Forest Association (NFA) Vice President Bart Smith, left, and President Bob Eckenrodelook at area maps for the NFA’s recently purchased property at 196 Hattertown Road. 

NFA Purchases 27 Acres For Preservation

By Kendra Bobowick
Published: June 30, 2013 at 12:00 am
"Just close your eyes and listen," said Newtown Forest Association President Robert Eckenrode. He stood on an overgrown old farming road beside a stream; its splashing sounds mingled with birdsong and a gentle breeze. Referring to a 1934 aerial photograph of the 27.6-acre parcel at 196 Hattertow
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NYFS Annual Meeting Honored Volunteers, Others

By Eliza Hallabeck
Published: June 30, 2013 at 12:00 am
During its Annual Meeting on Monday, June 24, the Board of Directors and staff of Newtown Youth & Family Services (NYFS) honored those who have helped the town and the nonprofit mental health clinic and youth service bureau throughout the last year. The board also honored its retiring members for th
Michael Cerveris, with members of the Newtown High School Chamber Choir, performed “Finishing The Hat” during “From Broadway with Love.”
Michael Cerveris, with members of the Newtown High School Chamber Choir, performed “Finishing The Hat” during “From Broadway with Love.”

'From Broadway With Love: A Benefit Concert For Sandy Hook' To Air On Select Public Television Stations In July

Published: June 30, 2013 at 12:00 am
"From Broadway With Love: A Benefit Concert For Sandy Hook", which took place on January 28, at the Palace Theater in Waterbury, will begin airing on select public television stations throughout the tri-state area in July. "From Broadway With Love" was a concert of healing for the Newtown co
"Connecticut Stream" is a watercolor by Adele Moros, who will be the guest artist for a free workshop hosted by The Society of Creative Arts of Newtown on July 10.
"Connecticut Stream" is a watercolor by Adele Moros, who will be the guest artist for a free workshop hosted by The Society of Creative Arts of Newtown on July 10.

Watercolor Landscape Demo, July 10 At Meeting House

Published: June 30, 2013 at 12:00 am
The Society of Creative Arts of Newtown (SCAN) will have Adele Moros painting a watercolor landscape at a meeting of SCAN on Wednesday, ly 10, at 7:30 pm. This demo will take place in the lower meeting room at Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street (at the flagpole). It is not necessary to be a membe
Newtown Forest Association (NFA) Vice President Bart Smith, left, and President Bob Eckenrodelook at area maps for the NFA’s recently purchased property at 196 Hattertown Road. 
Newtown Forest Association (NFA) Vice President Bart Smith, left, and President Bob Eckenrodelook at area maps for the NFA’s recently purchased property at 196 Hattertown Road. 

NFA Purchases 27 Acres For Preservation

By Kendra Bobowick
Published: June 30, 2013 at 12:00 am
"Just close your eyes and listen," said Newtown Forest Association President Robert Eckenrode. He stood on an overgrown old farming road beside a stream; its splashing sounds mingled with birdsong and a gentle breeze. Referring to a 1934 aerial photograph of the 27.6-acre parcel at 196 Hattertow
NYFS_logo.jpg

NYFS Annual Meeting Honored Volunteers, Others

By Eliza Hallabeck
Published: June 30, 2013 at 12:00 am
During its Annual Meeting on Monday, June 24, the Board of Directors and staff of Newtown Youth & Family Services (NYFS) honored those who have helped the town and the nonprofit mental health clinic and youth service bureau throughout the last year. The board also honored its retiring members for th
Michael Cerveris, with members of the Newtown High School Chamber Choir, performed “Finishing The Hat” during “From Broadway with Love.”
Michael Cerveris, with members of the Newtown High School Chamber Choir, performed “Finishing The Hat” during “From Broadway with Love.”

'From Broadway With Love: A Benefit Concert For Sandy Hook' To Air On Select Public Television Stations In July

Published: June 30, 2013 at 12:00 am
"From Broadway With Love: A Benefit Concert For Sandy Hook", which took place on January 28, at the Palace Theater in Waterbury, will begin airing on select public television stations throughout the tri-state area in July. "From Broadway With Love" was a concert of healing for the Newtown co
"Connecticut Stream" is a watercolor by Adele Moros, who will be the guest artist for a free workshop hosted by The Society of Creative Arts of Newtown on July 10.
"Connecticut Stream" is a watercolor by Adele Moros, who will be the guest artist for a free workshop hosted by The Society of Creative Arts of Newtown on July 10.

Watercolor Landscape Demo, July 10 At Meeting House

Published: June 30, 2013 at 12:00 am
The Society of Creative Arts of Newtown (SCAN) will have Adele Moros painting a watercolor landscape at a meeting of SCAN on Wednesday, ly 10, at 7:30 pm. This demo will take place in the lower meeting room at Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street (at the flagpole). It is not necessary to be a membe
Members of the Hurley family crowd around the flagpole in front of Lorraine and Mike Hurley’s South Main Street home, Sunday, June 16, to cut a yellow ribbon, signifying son-in-law Lieutenant Colonel Ben Wallen’s safe return from Iraq…
Members of the Hurley family crowd around the flagpole in front of Lorraine and Mike Hurley’s South Main Street home, Sunday, June 16, to cut a yellow ribbon, signifying son-in-law Lieutenant Colonel Ben Wallen’s safe return from Iraq. From left are Rusty and Grace Kuehling, Micaela McMurrough and Mike Hurley. Maggie Kuehling reaches for the yellow ribbon, while brother Shawn gets tough.   

Father's Day Ribbon Cutting A Joyful Celebration

By Nancy Crevier
Published: June 29, 2013 at 12:00 am
A special ribbon-cutting ceremony took place at the home of Lorraine and Mike Hurley, on South Main Street, on Father's Day Sunday, June 16. For the fourth - and hopefully final - time, family members gathered around the American flag in the front yard to cut a a yellow ribbon. This one had be
Star Trek, Star Wars and Dr Who selections are among the unusual number of science fiction books, comics, graphic novels and DVDs the Friends will have to sell at this year’s book sale.
Star Trek, Star Wars and Dr Who selections are among the unusual number of science fiction books, comics, graphic novels and DVDs the Friends will have to sell at this year’s book sale.

Returning July 13: Something Old, And Always Something New At Annual Book Sale

By Nancy Crevier
Published: June 29, 2013 at 12:00 am
Those who are familiar with the annual Friends of the C.H. Booth Library Book Sale know that the volunteers strive to make each year bigger and better than the previous one. Whether it is a change of venue that offers air-conditioned comfort, precise categorization of fiction and nonfiction books, o

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