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Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued

By John Voket

Published: Apr 21, 2021 03:00 PM

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Newtown, with an incoming front expected to bring 60 mile per hour wind gusts and heavy downpours around 3 pm Wednesday. Resid...

Flags To Remain Lowered Following Death Of Former Vice President Mondale

By Shannon Hicks

Published: Apr 20, 2021 05:33 PM

The President has ordered flags lowered again, this time to honor a former Vice President. President Joseph Biden on April 20 ordered that flags be lowered to half-staff in honor of Walter F. Mondale,...

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Published: Apr 19, 2021 10:00 AM

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Police Reports | March 30-April 14, 2021

Published: Apr 19, 2021 08:47 AM

Police reports covering Newtown, Conn., for the period of March 30-April 14, 2021.

Two New Officers Sworn In At Newtown Police Department

By Shannon Hicks

Published: Apr 19, 2021 08:00 AM

Newtown Police Department has officially welcomed two officers to its ranks.

Borough Landmark Buildings Floating Zone Added, Includes Edmond Town Hall

By Alissa Silber

Published: Apr 19, 2021 07:00 AM

The Borough of Newtown Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing over Zoom, on April 14, for the Town of Newtown’s application to add Article 13, Borough Landmark Buildings Floating Zone, to zoning regulations.

Fire Reports | April 8-14, 2021

Published: Apr 19, 2021 06:00 AM

Fire calls and their responders in Newtown, Conn., for the period of April 8 to April 14, 2021.

Hawk Rescued With ‘Arrow Skewering His Body,’ Believed Intentional

By Alissa Silber

Published: Apr 18, 2021 08:00 AM

A red-tailed hawk, presumed to have been intentionally wounded with an arrow, is fighting for its life after being rescued on Friday, April 9.

By Shannon Hicks

Published: Apr 16, 2021 01:21 PM

President Joseph Biden is ordering flags lowered for the latest group of people to die in this country in a mass shooting incident.

Flags To Be Lowered To Honor Those Killed In IndianapolisPresident Joseph Biden is ordering flags lowered for the latest group of people to die in this country in a mass shooting incident.President Joseph Biden is ordering flags to be lowered for the eight people killed Thursday evening at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis, Ind.Friday morning, President Biden issued a proclamation calling for the mark of respect “for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on April 15, 2021, in Indianapolis, Indiana.”US flags are to be lowered, effective immediately, at all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset Tuesday, April 20, the proclamation noted.Flags are to also be lowered at all US embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.Following suit, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont also directed US and state flags in Connecticut to fly at half staff, for the same period.According to the Associate Press, a man started to randomly shoot at people at the facility’s parking lot “late Thursday night.” The man then went into the building and continued firing. The gunman apparently died by suicide shortly before police entered the building.There was reportedly no confrontation with anyone at the building. Four people were reportedly killed outside the facility, another four were killed inside the building, and “several people” were wounded, including five taken to the hospital, according to AP.As of early Friday afternoon, the gunman’s identity and motive had not been determined.The names of those killed and injured had not yet been released by the AP.

Second Search In As Many Weeks For NUSAR

By Shannon Hicks

Published: Apr 16, 2021 07:00 AM

Newtown Underwater Search and Rescue was called into service last weekend, after a kayaker went missing in Middlebury.

Danbury Music Centre Holds Virtual 5K, Running Through April 25

Top Five NewtownBee.com Stories For April 11 To 17

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Snapshot: Sherita McPherson

What would you call the suggestions, of the current House Committee to "Means Test" Social Security recipients if not reducing benefits. We paid into the system, we are due our benefits back.

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Beautifully worded, Ryan and spot on! Thanks for your common sense approach.

I fail to see the Newtown connection in this nonconstructive partisan letter which apparently seeks to scare local seniors. Mr. Epstein's letter does nothing to further the conversation around a legitimate policy issue in the future of Social Security which according to SSA.gov "if trust fund assets are exhausted without reform, benefits will necessarily be lowered," citing lower birth rates. This is an area where we need an open and objective, multi generational, national dialogue, not fear based political propaganda.

I agree, thank you Richard. The example given by Ms. Murray illustrates that this is a state issue, not a town issue. If the same case occurred in Connecticut the plaintiff would have sued the state of Connecticut, not the town of Newtown.

A Problem That Needs Solving

What fun to have stumbled across this write up. As a friend of one of the daughters I was fortunate to have visited with them many times in the early 80s in various locations. A wonderful, adventuresome family!

Snapshot: Janice Garten

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued

Flags To Remain Lowered Following Death Of Former Vice President Mondale

What’s In The Works?

Police Reports | March 30-April 14, 2021

Two New Officers Sworn In At Newtown Police Department

Borough Landmark Buildings Floating Zone Added, Includes Edmond Town Hall

Fire Reports | April 8-14, 2021

Hawk Rescued With ‘Arrow Skewering His Body,’ Believed Intentional

Second Search In As Many Weeks For NUSAR