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Veterans Mural Unveiling Is Saturday, November 9

By Kendra Bobowick
Published: November 04, 2013 12:00 am
“It’s up,” said Laurie McCollum, who has been working for months to coordinate a new veteran’s mural by artist David Merrill. And, “it’s amazing,” she said. The mural is now covered and hanging in the...

Parent Connection Lease Of Duplexes Moves Closer To Approval

By Kendra Bobowick
Published: November 01, 2013 12:00 am
“It’s a good lease,” said Fairfield Hills Authority member Ross Carley, regarding an agreement now being finalized between Newtown Parent Connection (NPC) and the town. Its terms have been approved by...

State's Attorney Seeks To Keep 911 Calls Secret

By Andrew Gorosko
Published: November 01, 2013 12:00 am
NEW BRITAIN — Through an appeal filed October 30 in New Britain Superior Court, the Danbury state’s attorney is seeking to keep secret the recordings of the Emergency 911 calls that were made from San...

Town Fund Balance Approaches Goal With $917,000 Infusion

By John Voket
Published: November 01, 2013 12:00 am
Newtown is well on its way toward meeting a nine percent fund balance goal by the end of fiscal year 2015 as a result of unforeseen revenue surpluses and curtailed spending by various town departments...

On Dayton Street: Enjoy The View, But Beware Of The Drop!

By Andrew Gorosko
Published: November 01, 2013 12:00 am
Dayton Street, a 1,400-foot-long residential dead-end road extending northward from Church Hill Road in Sandy Hook Center, offers an impressive view of the Pootatuck River. However, motorists who happ...

Voters Poised To Decide On Slate Of Local Candidates

By John Voket
Published: November 01, 2013 12:00 am
Local voters are called to Newtown’s polling locations Tuesday, November 5, to choose between Democratic and Republican candidates running for various offices serving and supporting town government. L...

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued By Weather Service

By Shannon Hicks
Published: November 01, 2013 12:00 am
The National Weather Service has issued Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Fairfield County, along with Westchester County in southeast New York, eastern Bergen County in northeast New Jersey, and Rockla...

Fire Reports October 24 - 30, 2013

Published: October 31, 2013 12:00 am
The dispatchers at the Newtown Emergency Communications Center at 3 Main Street report the following fire calls and the responders: Thursday, October 24: 8:41 am, alarm, 60 Elm Drive, Hook & Ladde...

Police News October 21 - 28, 2013

Published: October 31, 2013 12:00 am
Reckless Burning Police said they went to Oakview Road, near Newtown High School, about 1:45 pm on October 23 after receiving a report about a ground fire in the area. Police said they charged ea...

Police Uncover Nighttime Burglary At Fairfield Hills

By Andrew Gorosko
Published: October 29, 2013 12:00 am
Police report they arrested two alleged burglars inside Cochran House at Fairfield Hills early on the morning of Monday, October 28, after receiving a call informing them that light and noise were ema...