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Fire Reports | April 4-10, 2013

Published: April 15, 2013 at 12:00 am
The dispatchers at the Newtown Emergency Communications Center at Town Hall South report the following fire calls and the responders: Thursday, April 4: 5:27 pm, motor vehicle accident, intersection of Schoolhouse Hill Road and Edmond Road...

Newtown Police Continue Affiliation With Special Olympics

Published: April 15, 2013 at 12:00 am
Newtown police this year will continue their longstanding affiliation with the Special Olympics of Connecticut (SOCT), participating in events designed to raise funds and also to raise public awareness of the Special Olympics movement. Police Patrol Office...

Police Reports | March 26-April 7, 2013

Published: April 15, 2013 at 12:00 am
Berkshire Road Collision A two-vehicle accident happened in a line of traffic on eastbound Berkshire Road near Newtown High School about 7:05 am on March 26, police report. Police said motorist Herbert Flynn, 43, of 6 Watch Hill Road, who
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SHACK Looking For Creative Ways To Continue Into The Summer

By John Voket
Published: April 15, 2013 at 12:00 am
Sandy Hook businesses are not the only enterprises continuing to feel traffic-dampening effects of the still painfully proximate incidents of 12/14. Wendy Leahy Mitchell, the founder of a cozy, not-for-profit arts center tucked into the cluster of buildings at 100 Church Hill Road is looking tentati

Francine Wheeler Gives The Weekly Presidential Address

By Eliza Hallabeck
Published: April 15, 2013 at 12:00 am
Francine Wheeler gave the Weekly Address from The White House on Saturday, April 13, one day before the four-month anniversary of the Sandy Hook shootings. "Hi," she began. "As you've probably noticed, I'm not the President. I'm just a citizen. And as a citizen, I'm here at the White

Sandy Hook School Task Force Hears Site Options

By Nancy K. Crevier
Published: April 13, 2013 at 12:00 am
"Dumbfounded" was the word that spilled from Sandy Hook resident Aimee Tabor's lips, following a 2½-hour presentation on April 12 to the members of the Sandy Hook School Task Force responsible for presenting a recommendation to the Board of Education as to the future of Sandy Hook Elementary

Francine Wheeler To Give Presidential Weekly Address This Weekend

By Shannon Hicks
Published: April 12, 2013 at 12:00 am
Francine Wheeler will be giving the Weekly Address from The White House on Saturday, April 13, 2013, one day before the four-month anniversary of the Sandy Hook shootings. White House Press Secretary Jay Carney announced the President's decision to have Mrs Wheeler offer comments on April 13 during

Ann Piccini Thanked For 25 Years Of Service

By Eliza Hallabeck
Published: April 12, 2013 at 12:00 am
First Selectman Pat Llodra surprised Director of Social Services Ann Piccini on Friday, April 12, with flowers and a commendation for 25 years of service to the town of Newtown.Mrs Llodra noted Ms Paccini's dedication, and thanked her for all her efforts over the last 25 years.Friday marked 25 years

Ordinance Committee Reviews Target Range Issues

By Andrew Gorosko
Published: April 12, 2013 at 12:00 am
The Legislative Council's Ordinance Committee fielded a range of public comments April 11 on a proposal to rework the town's gun ordinance to better address the various issues, including public safety, posed by target shooting on residential properties. Mary Ann Jacob, who chairs the committee

Spike's Ride For Sandy Hook, Saturday At Lime Rock Park

By Shannon Hicks
Published: April 12, 2013 at 12:00 am
George "Spike" LeGrice has organized Spike's Ride For Sandy Hook, an event taking place this weekend that will raise funds for the families of those killed on 12/14. Mr LeGrice has organized an outdoor event that he expects will have nearly 3,000 cars, bikes, and trucks on display at Lime Rock
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