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Published: Mar 24, 2026 at 07:00 AM
Newtown Ecumenical Workcamp Servants (NEWS) conducted its 2026 fundraising breakfast on March 7, returning to the Great Room of Newtown Congregational Church (NCC) and another full house of family, friends, and supporters.
NEWS is a rotating group of...
Published: Mar 24, 2026 at 07:00 AM
The Board of Education (BOE) talked about education budget updates, along with calendar updates, in a brief meeting on Tuesday, March 17.
BOE Chair Alison Plante said they planned for a Celebration of Excellence honoring Sandy Hook Elementary School...
Published: Mar 24, 2026 at 07:00 AM
Board of Education (BOE) members listened to a presentation on the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in Connecticut Public Schools during a special meeting on Tuesday, March 17.
Assistant Superintendent of Schools Frank Purcaro delivered t...
Updated: Mar 23, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Wednesday, March 11: 2:54 pm, fire alarm, 150 South Main Street, Botsford and Hook & Ladder responded; 5:34 pm, structure fire, 1 Farrell Road, all companies responded; 5:48 pm, medical assist, Whippoorwill Hill Road, Hawleyville responded; 10:39...
Published: Mar 23, 2026 at 07:00 AM
Northern Fairfield Professionals is a local, free networking group that meets the second Tuesday of the month. Guest speakers usually come and give a presentation or workshop for business professionals or professionals looking for a job. The next mee...
Updated: Mar 23, 2026 at 08:24 AM
NOTE (8:24 am): This story has been updated to reflect the correct name of the state forest adjacent to Great Quarter Road.
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The Board of Selectmen at its March 16 meeting accepted three tax delinquent properties as open space, p...
Published: Mar 21, 2026 at 08:00 AM
On Sunday, March 15, Rock This Democracy (RTD) gathered at Newtown Community Center to celebrate one year of protests, rallies, and community events. Live music was provided by B.A.R., a band with Newtown-based front man Chris Daly, bassist TJ Croke,...
Published: Mar 21, 2026 at 08:00 AM
When stepping into Hacienda Don Manuel in Brookfield, customers become immersed in the sights, sounds, and cuisine of Mexico.
Owner Edgar Romero opened Hacienda Don Manuel after the previous operators closed. Having experience working in restaurants...
Published: Mar 21, 2026 at 07:00 AM
Saturday, March 14 was a special day for Sandy Hook Organization for Prosperity (SHOP), as it presented its eighth annual St Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl in Sandy Hook Center.
Participating establishments this year included: Antoinette’s at Nouveau Monde...
Published: Mar 20, 2026 at 04:00 PM
March 23, 2001
HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER of Jim Shpunt.
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While driving a police patrol car up Main Street toward the flagpole mid-afternoon Thursday, March 15, police patrol officer Chris Vadas looked to the left and saw plumes of dark smoke b...
