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October 24, 1938 to December 7, 2021 Patricia “Pat” Thompson was a caring mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She passed away peacefully December 7, after a brief stay at Danbury Hospital. She was born to Eleanor and George Murphy on Octobe...

The school day on December 14 will be a remote learning day for Newtown Public School students, as approved by the Board of Education December 7. Superintendent of Schools Dr Lorrie Rodrigue followed up with an announcement to parents the following d...

Police Commission Chairman Joel Faxon said Newtown Chief James Viadero broke the mold when he came in to transform the department into a more positive working environment — and he will do so again when he takes on a new role as chief inspector in the...

Each week we compile a list of some of the most-read stories published at newtownbee.com. Here is a roundup of the week’s top stories, based on the number of page reads. Keep up with all the Newtown news by subscribing to the paper each week — click ...

Occupation: I am currently a full time student at Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) studying studio art and communications. I am also the theater assistant at the Edmond Town Hall. I’ve worked there for just over four years. Family:...

During a brief but heartfelt ceremony at Newtown Senior Center, a beloved member of the center was memorialized 19 months after his death. Friends gathered in the lounge of the senior center on a recent Monday afternoon, where they remembered Robert ...

1941-2021 A funeral mass for Paul Pollock, who passed away in April, will be celebrated on Monday, December 20, at 10:30 am at St Rose of Lima Church, 46 Church Hill Road. The family will be receiving guests from 10 to 10:30 am in the church’s v...

When Betty Presnell visited FAITH Food Pantry one morning recently, she arrived with her usual smile and positive attitude. She also carried with her multiple envelopes filled with donations for two local organizations. Presnell has been conducting a...

Anyone who has stepped foot into C.H. Booth Library can see how there is a constant bustle of work being done to meet the ever-growing needs of patrons. While it might seem difficult to quantify it all, the town’s library recently released its public...

A number of stories were posted at newtownbee.com this past weekend. In case you missed them, here is a list of some of those stories: “Planning Begins For Hawley School HVAC Work,” by Jim Taylor, published Saturday, November 27. Read it here: newtow...