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Newtown Schools Celebrate Veterans Day

By Eliza Hallabeck

& Alissa Silber

Updated: November 15, 2018 9:13 am

Newtown schools welcomed veterans for special assemblies and events on November 9 and November 12 in recognition of the official November 11 Veterans Day.

Schools Closing Early, Preschool Canceled

Updated: November 15, 2018 2:35 pm

Newtown Public Schools will close three hours early today, November 15, and preschool has been canceled for the day, due to approaching weather.

NHS Fall Drama ‘The Crucible’ Being Staged This Weekend

By Eliza Hallabeck

Updated: November 14, 2018 10:04 am

Newtown High School students have been working hard, and the fall drama The Crucible is set to be staged this weekend, November 15 to 18.

NHS Marching Band & Guard Earns Second Place At Regional Championship

Published: November 09, 2018 7:45 am

The Newtown Marching Band and Guard competed at the USBands New England Regional Championship at Danbury High School on November 3.

Charities Chosen By NMS Scarecrow Creators

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: November 09, 2018 7:15 am

Newtown Middle School’s top winning Eighth Grade Scarecrow Contest groups recently announced the charities to which they will donate their winnings.

Peppy And Proud At Newtown High School Rally

By Eliza Hallabeck

Updated: November 09, 2018 3:56 pm

Newtown High School capped its spirit week with the school’s annual pep rally on November 2 ahead of the Homecoming dance on November 5.

Board of Education Hears Athletic Department Self-Study

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: November 09, 2018 6:00 am

After months of effort, district Athletic Director Matt Memoli presented a self-study of Newtown High School’s Athletic Department at the Board of Education’s meeting on November 6.

Newtowners Attend IDA Dyslexia Conference

By Eliza Hallabeck

Updated: November 08, 2018 9:18 pm

After the recent International Dyslexia Association (IDA) annual conference, held this year at Foxwoods Resort, October 24 to 27, Newtown residents who attended reflected on the experience and what they learned.

Fire Prevention Lessons At Newtown Schools

By Eliza Hallabeck &

Shannon Hicks

Published: November 03, 2018 7:00 am

Throughout October, local fire companies visited Newtown elementary schools to share fire safety tips as part of annual fire prevention activities.

NHS Drama Students Preparing For 'The Crucible'

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: November 03, 2018 7:00 am

Newtown High School students are preparing for this year’s fall drama production, The Crucible, which will be staged November 15 to 18 at the school . Performances will be staged at 7 pm on November 1...

A Whole Lot Of Lobster: Firefighters, Family & Friends Handle Annual Fundraiser

Directors Sought For Town Players 2026 Season

‘Two Ruins’: Photographs By William Frucht At Art & Frame

St Rose Annual Carnival Returning With Traditional Favorites & New Offering

CVH Sponsors Stream Study With Candlewood Valley Trout Unlimited

Absent is the observation that the dangerous e-bike riders are young teen boys right at that age where they are physically capable of daring stunts but mentally incapable of understanding how dangerous they can be to themselves and others. I witnessed this Wednesday afternoon driving back home from Norwalk- a kid around 14 was cruising at about 20mph and barely glanced at other traffic while barnstorming thru a 4 way stop. Many others have observed the same behavior from the same cohort. I'm not sure 'big govt' is the solution but without parental supervision I think it's the best we've got. Will there be penalties for breaking whatever e-bike rules are put in place, or will their young age excuse them from legal consequences? Good luck with the regulations!

Borough May Look At E-Bike Regulation, Is The Rest of Newtown Next?

The recent letter unfairly suggests the Trump administration is deliberately trying to surrender America’s global leadership in science and technology. That’s an oversimplification. Federal funding has long supported innovation, but it’s only part of the equation. Private investment, world-class universities, and a strong business environment have also driven U.S. leadership. Changes to funding priorities don't equal abandonment — they reflect broader debates about the role of government and where taxpayer dollars are most effective. Claiming that scientists will flee and that our future rests on tax cuts and golf trips reduces a complex issue to political theater. Let’s have a serious discussion about how best to support innovation — without the hyperbole.

Elections Have Consequences IX

No need to announce your political positions, we all remember your tenure as Editor

Still Wears Kamala T-Shirt

Newtown voters show be allowed to decide this issue with a referendum question. That would allow all the details to be fully vetted.

6 Commerce – Walking Away from Millions in Town Revenue

We need to have a community discussion on housing in Newtown. perhaps this bill, even if vetoed, will cause us to look hard at our progress to date and future options. Our past results, strongly influenced by "not in my backyard" as dismal. The Bees terminology of "undesirable zoning" shows a concerning lack of understanding of how critical this issue is.

While The Goals Are Noble, House Bill 5002 Is Not Good For Newtown Or Conne

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Newtown Schools Celebrate Veterans Day

Schools Closing Early, Preschool Canceled

NHS Fall Drama ‘The Crucible’ Being Staged This Weekend

NHS Marching Band & Guard Earns Second Place At Regional Championship

Charities Chosen By NMS Scarecrow Creators

Peppy And Proud At Newtown High School Rally

Board of Education Hears Athletic Department Self-Study

Newtowners Attend IDA Dyslexia Conference

Fire Prevention Lessons At Newtown Schools

NHS Drama Students Preparing For 'The Crucible'