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Ruth Ann Hensel

Updated: Mar 29, 2022 at 11:37 AM
Ruth Ann Hensel, 86, of Newtown, Conn., died peacefully in her home on the morning of March 27. She was born in Sandy Hook, Conn., on February 21, 1936, to the late Birdsey and Hilda (Hanlon) Dean. Ruth was very proud to have been a lifelong resident...

Dorothy McGinnis

Published: Mar 28, 2022 at 11:00 AM
“Praise God,” the prayerful last words of Dorothy Louise McGinnis, age 91 years, who entered eternal peace on March 25, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Recently of Shelton, she lived in Southbury for over 20 years. Born March 25, 1931, in Adam...

James F. X. O’Reilly

Published: Mar 28, 2022 at 10:55 AM
James F. X. O’Reilly, age 85, of Newtown, Conn., passed away peacefully at home, on Thursday, March 17, 2022 with his partner of 30 years, Carolyn Settzo, by his side. He was born on June 26, 1936, to the late Agnes (Daly) and John A. O’Reilly, Sr, a...

John Alexander Watson

Published: Mar 28, 2022 at 10:45 AM
John Alexander Watson, age 93, long-time resident of Newtown, Connecticut, passed away March 22, 2022, at Griffin Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. John’s favorite jazz musician, Miles Davis, played in the background. John now joins his wife...

In Case You Missed It, Here Is What Posted Over The Weekend

Published: Mar 28, 2022 at 09:30 AM
A number of stories were posted to newtownbee.com this past weekend. In case you missed them, here is a list of some of those stories. “DEep dIve Book Discussion Group Slates Next Meeting,” published March 26. Read more at newtownbee.com/03262022/dee...

Fraser Woods Will Have A New Head Of School

Updated: Mar 28, 2022 at 08:59 AM
Fraser Woods Montessori School will welcome a new head of school, starting July 1. David Newman, who is currently the interim head of school at Washington Montessori School and lives with his family in Ridgefield, will take the helm of Fraser Woods M...

Recycling Changes To Center On Transfer Station Upgrades

Published: Mar 28, 2022 at 07:00 AM
With costs of recycling escalating, the town has been weighing its options for how to move forward affordably — and is currently looking at upgrading the town’s transfer station. Recycling Ad Hoc Committee member and Legislative Councilman Ryan Knapp...

Police Reports | March 10-March 18, 2022

Published: Mar 28, 2022 at 07:00 AM
Struck Trailer Newtown Police report Alexandre Manzuarte, 32, of Danbury, operating a 2013 Dodge Charger, was turning northbound onto Hawleyville Road from Mt Pleasant Road at 10:45 pm, March 10. Manzuarte crossed into the southbound lane and hi...

Town Struggles With Historic Credits Issue For Fairfield Hills

Published: Mar 28, 2022 at 07:00 AM
Newtown officials are struggling to “close the donut hole” related to historic credits that would allow the renovation of two buildings in the Fairfield Hills complex for mixed use after being told that all the campus’ current buildings must be prese...