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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...
Updated: Jul 30, 2026 at 09:56 AM
Catherine Violet Hubbard Foundation is a nonprofit organization that works to promote compassion and healing through human-animal connection. The foundation was gifted 34 acres of farmland in 2014, which has since become Catherine Violet Hubbard (CVH...
Published: Jul 22, 2026 at 07:00 AM
Newtown Cares-Suicide Prevention Initiative invites local seniors to a presentation of Tea @ 3. The event will take place on Wednesday, August 26, at 10:30 am, at Newtown Senior Center, 8 Simpson Street.
"Tea @ 3" is an intergenerational friendship i...
Published: Jul 20, 2026 at 07:00 AM
For those who have seen the signs around town, Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps (NVAC) is hosting its fall EMT class from September-December. But Steve Rambone, lead EMT instructor, said to sign up now because spots fill up quick. Rambone has been a...
Published: Jul 17, 2026 at 07:00 AM
Grateful Gatherings are monthly meetings hosted in Newtown by Donna Vella. The gatherings use robust materials provided by Grateful Living. Gatherings provide community connection, invigorating reflection and conversation, and practical tools for liv...
Published: Jul 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Newtown Health District is elevating its consistent messaging regarding food safety as it shares CT Department of Public Health’s (CT DPH) reporting and recommendations regarding the increase in cyclosporiasis cases.
Nationally, cyclosporiasis has be...
Published: Jun 26, 2026 at 07:45 AM
American Red Cross is making an urgent call for blood and platelet donors to book an appointment to give now to ensure hospitals stay ready to help patients without delay.
As people get ready for summer adventures and big national festivities, the Re...
Published: Jun 26, 2026 at 07:30 AM
Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps (NVAC) will be hosting a free child and infant CPR class on Saturday, July 18, 9-10 am. This class will be completely free and registration is required. Registration can be completed by calling or texting 203-300-817...
Updated: Jun 23, 2026 at 08:42 AM
UPDATE: This story has been updated from its original version.
Late last summer, Newtown Youth and Family Services (NYFS) was putting on the annual REC Club (Reaching Everyone’s Capabilities) summer gathering. Some representatives from Autism A...
Published: Jun 20, 2026 at 07:00 AM
HARTFORD — The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) announced that it has confirmed a case of measles in an unvaccinated Hartford County adult on Monday, June 15. Testing was conducted over the weekend at the State Public Health Laboratory (...
