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Masks are a contentious subject not just in Newtown but across the country, and the Legislative Council chamber became a battleground on the issue after the council was asked to extend an emergency order for indoor masking beyond its initial five day...

The Board of Finance (BOF) approved appropriations of $90,000 for adaptive playground equipment at Dickinson Park, $8 million for the planning, design, engineering, and installation of a ventilation system and HVAC renovations at Hawley School, as we...

A t its Thursday, August 26, meeting, the Board of Finance unanimously appointed Chandravir Ahuja to the open Republican seat vacated by Matthew Mihalcik . The seat, which is up for election in November, was left vacant when Mihalcik departed to fill...

To the Editor: I’m writing in response to a recent article about what have been described as clarifications of the conditions the Newtown Zoning Commission previously imposed on the Hilario public garage approval for property abutting Route 6. During...

To the Editor, My name is Charlie Gardner, and I’m pleased to announce that I am running for Legislative Council in Newtown’s District 2. My wife Kathy and I have been proud to call Newtown home for the past five years and love raising our four boys ...

To the Editor, September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. This is a time for each of us to reach out to those around us and take steps to prevent suicide. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s theme for the month is “Togethe...

To the Editor, It’s officially campaign season in Newtown! That time of year when we put down our cups of sugar and take up our pitchforks. When we trade our slogans of “Nicer in Newtown” and “Be Kind” for “Nastier in Newtown” and “Be Right.” When ca...

To the Editor, I was dismayed by DTC Chair Mr Paradis’ letter of August 19, 2021, in which he uses and manipulates another letter written in support of Mr Dan Rosenthal. That letter supported Mr Rosenthal on the basis of his actions and principles an...

Labor Day has always been a little more special in Newtown, and not just because its many capable residents can celebrate their individual contributions to our workforce and community. From grade schoolers — helping out with some gardening, lawn cutt...

The Pootatuck River was roiling Thursday morning, and hundreds of local homes were in the dark after the remnants of Tropical Storm Ida passed through the region during the overnight hours of September 1-2. By daybreak, 432 Eversource customers — or ...