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Snapshot: Rick Thorne

Published: July 21, 2021 8:00 am

Occupation: I am the head custodian at Middle Gate Elementary School. My duty is to give the kids a clean and safe learning environment by supporting the teachers and staff with whatever they need...

Singer Debuts EP At Grace Family Church

Published: July 21, 2021 7:00 am

Danbury singer Liv Paris celebrated the official release of her EP, Letter to the Broken, with a concert at Grace Family Church.

Lucky St Patrick’s Day Kitten Thriving After ‘Swimmer Syndrome’ Diagnosis

By Alissa Silber

Published: July 20, 2021 8:00 am

Kitten Associates cares for cat Benny that overcomes his health issues.

Newtown Seniors Relaunch Monthly Social Events

By Shannon Hicks

Updated: July 20, 2021 8:25 am

Friends of Newtown Seniors recently relaunched a popular monthly series that had been on hold since early last year.

In Case You Missed It, Here Is What Posted Over The Weekend

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: July 19, 2021 10:00 am

A number of stories posted to newtownbee.com this past weekend. Catch up on reading them here.

‘Pandemic Project’ Prompts Lorraine Hurley To Publish First Cookbook

By Alissa Silber

Updated: July 19, 2021 8:41 am

Former Newtown resident Lorraine Hurley is a seasoned professional when it comes to all things food and has released her debut cookbook.

Resident’s Redemption Project Rolls On With Food Pantry, ACS Donations

By Shannon Hicks

Published: July 19, 2021 8:00 am

The donations continue, many with interesting backstories, as Newtown resident Betty Presnell carries on her one-woman bottle and can drive.

Church Hill Village Celebrates Couple’s Commitment Ceremony

By Alissa Silber

Published: July 18, 2021 8:00 am

Church Hill Village hosted a special commitment ceremony for two of its residents, Charlene Labrecque and Raymond Taylor.

Paying It Forward: Local Officer Sends Support Message To Surfside Following Condo Collapse

By Alissa Silber

Published: July 17, 2021 8:00 am

Newtown Police Officer Maryhelen McCarthy reaches out to Surfside, Florida.

All Ages Flock To Friends’ Book Sale For Affordable Finds

By Alissa Silber

Updated: July 16, 2021 11:28 am

A line of people with tote bags and boxes in hand wrapped around the sidewalk of Reed Intermediate School on the morning of Saturday, July 10, for the much-anticipated return of the Friends of the CH Booth Library’s Book Sale.

POP Planning Fall Native Plant Sale

Still Life Workshop With Limited Palette

‘Helping The Helpers’: Fundraiser To Support Fairfield County Trauma Response Team

Labor Day Parade Line Of March

CTDPH Announces First Human Case Of West Nile Virus Infection This Year

Maybe it is time to research how strict CT gun laws are...some of the toughest in the country for us law abiding citizens.

Look At The Record

Go back to Hartford. Leave our town alone!

Lamont Tours Newtown Community Center, Meets With Town Officials

I’m glad we can finally put this chapter behind us and move forward. Ultimately, I’m pleased that the Borough Zoning Board chose to follow the zoning regulations and the law rather than give in to the pressure surrounding this project. The settlement also appears to address one of the more legitimate concerns by moving the homes substantially farther from the Rochambeau Trail while preserving additional open space. I’m glad the Borough ultimately chose to follow its zoning regulations rather than allow the loudest voices in the room to dictate what a private property owner can legally do with their land. That’s how zoning is supposed to work — by the regulations, not by whoever can generate the most outrage with the most amount of clickbait.

Borough Zoning Accepts Court Settlement On Castle Hill

TDS is all she's got.

Elections Have Consequences XXIX

How about for your 30th edition you lay out all the reasons to vote Democrat? What specific policies are the Democrats about that people should be excited about? Remember, "Trump bad" is not a policy.

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Snapshot: Rick Thorne

Singer Debuts EP At Grace Family Church

Lucky St Patrick’s Day Kitten Thriving After ‘Swimmer Syndrome’ Diagnosis

Newtown Seniors Relaunch Monthly Social Events

In Case You Missed It, Here Is What Posted Over The Weekend

‘Pandemic Project’ Prompts Lorraine Hurley To Publish First Cookbook

Resident’s Redemption Project Rolls On With Food Pantry, ACS Donations

Church Hill Village Celebrates Couple’s Commitment Ceremony

Paying It Forward: Local Officer Sends Support Message To Surfside Following Condo Collapse

All Ages Flock To Friends’ Book Sale For Affordable Finds