To the Editor: Like others, I moved to Newtown with the hopes of starting a family in a closely-knit community with an excellent school system. I want to advocate for keeping our schools open especial...

To the Editor: SOS-squared, to the second power. It is extremely gratifying to see signs across Newtown calling on our local leaders to “save our schools.”  But, as we seek to maintain our neighborhoo...

To the Editor: Mary Hawley gave us many gifts. The most notable one was Hawley School. It's not only a school but a great memorial in memory of her love and dedication to our town. Many children were ...

To the Editor: On Saturday June 20th volunteers made it possible to offer Newtown its 30th annual Low Cost Anti-Rabies Clinic.  Local veterinarian Dr Kate Bakewell and assistant Mary Simpson of Mt. Pl...

To the Editor:                                                                    Last week Mary Ann Jacob stated I made the school board’s internal process “political?” Sounds like the Karl Rove play...

To the Editor: At the heart of Newtown’s commercial area is the Middle School, a large lot, with an existing building with a large footprint, two driveways on Queen Street and the back of the lot whic...

To the Editor: The recommendation to close Hawley Elementary School has created great debate in Newtown for the past several weeks, but the issue at hand is much broader than the iconic schoolhouse in...

To the Editor: Residents and visitors extol the beauty and character of our downtown. Historic buildings, faithfully serving the purpose for which they were designed a century ago, are vibrant reminde...

To the Editor: I heard from my parents that at the Board of Education meeting, Dr Erardi suggested closing Hawley School. I think differently.  Put yourself in Mary Hawley's shoes. Your mom just died,...

To the Editor: Please join us this Sunday, June 28, 2015 for an event celebrating Julia Wasserman and Mae Schmidle. The event is to celebrate the many wonderful contributions to our town these remarka...