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Updated: Aug 06, 2026 at 11:59 AM
In response to recent heat waves, members of Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps (NVAC) spoke with The Newtown Bee recently about heat related illness prevention and awareness.
Michelle Greenspan, the chair of training and former chief of NVAC, and Gav...
Published: Aug 06, 2026 at 07:00 AM
Newtown is 60 square miles of developed suburbia, rural farmland, and stretches of state highway. Despite its size and population, some may find it surprising to know that Newtown’s five separate fire companies are all volunteers. Neighbors helping n...
Published: Aug 05, 2026 at 07:30 AM
Family: My husband Simon; and three sons, Max, 21, who’s moving to D.C. in a few weeks after having just finished a two-month tour around the world and graduating from college; Teddy, 19, at Boston College; and Henry, who will be a junior at The ...
Published: Aug 05, 2026 at 07:00 AM
REACH, or Resilience, Empathy, Acceptance, Cooperation, and Hope, is a local nonprofit organization with a mission to connect kids and build relationships that change their lives. Co-Founder Lindsey Carley said that REACH provides “consistent, safe, ...
Published: Aug 04, 2026 at 07:00 AM
The day begins at 9 am. Staff rifle through sheds and a trailer to pull out life jackets, sit skis, water skis, and, of course, the very well-loved tube. Boats are already in the water, the staff is getting participants to sign waivers, and shortly a...
Published: Aug 03, 2026 at 07:30 AM
Three exhibitions this Semiquincentennial season are highlighting local connections to the country’s founding 250 years ago.
As covered last week, “Newtown: An American Town” is on view within the Mary Hawley Gallery and adjacent annex room on th...
Published: Aug 01, 2026 at 07:00 AM
Dozens of children had fun at The Isle of Skoo's summer camp, which ran this year from July 6-24. It was held at Christ the King Lutheran Church.
The summer camp was divided into four one-week sessions. It paired kids ages 4-8 with a high school-aged...
Published: Jul 31, 2026 at 07:00 AM
The Board of Finance approved $842,175 from the National Resources Conservation Service to buy out two properties that were heavily damaged by floods and at risk from future flooding.
The two properties are 328 Berkshire Road, which is worth $66,320...
Published: Jul 31, 2026 at 07:00 AM
Board of Education (BOE) members approved a contract for the replacement of Newtown High School's fire alarm system in a unanimous vote at their Thursday, July 23 special meeting.
The contract is with Troy Systems LLC, which will replace the fire ala...
Published: Jul 30, 2026 at 04:26 PM
Let's be clear, The Newtown Bee does not use AI in our news reporting. At all, in any way.
A member of our editorial department was recently asked if we use AI for anything. They answered with a calm "no." Inside, their mental squirrel nearly spun i...
