TJ Macri is The Newtown Bee's most recent Snapshot profile.

This week we continue looking at the woman whose foresight for her hometown a century ago changed it in a very positive way, especially within The Borough.

Gifts and bequests left for family members, employees and friends were just the beginning of the generosity that came out of the will left by Mary Elizabeth Hawley.

C.H. Booth Library hosted its “Acts of Valor Panel Discussion: A Marine & His Translator, and Housing Afghani Refugees in Connecticut” on Saturday, March 5.

Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) announced its annual Environmental Scorecard on February 17, which included standings applied to members of the Newtown legislative delegation.

Real Food Share will be hosting “Grow Your Own” workshops to bring the local gardening community together.

Catch up with stories published to newtownbee.com this past weekend here.

The local autism and disability support network Families United In Newtown (FUN) is getting busy as spring approaches, with a weekend St Patty’s day meeting planned ahead of its Autism Awareness Month activities, and a newly announced concert fundraiser.

One of the many joys of parenthood is helping children navigate new waters. And, while often these situations are met with hesitation, slight anxiety, or, in the case of some first-time campers, homesickness, these are the moments that develop the 21st Century skills needed in adulthood.

For parents, the most heart-racing, adrenaline-pumping moments happen when you let go and watch your child try something on his or her own.