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Published: Dec 21, 2021 at 12:00 AM
According to a Threats to Schools law that went into effect on October 1, 2016 that was championed by Sen Tony Hwang (R-28), certain school threats in Connecticut are considered felonies which would result in a prison sentence. When passed over five ...
Updated: Dec 20, 2021 at 10:57 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.
Coverage of the Holiday Festival continued, with "Holiday Festival's 'Nutcracker Suite' Captivates Audiences," by A...
Updated: Dec 20, 2021 at 09:50 AM
As festive as it might be to deck the halls with boughs of holly this time of year, anyone with pets —particularly dogs and cats — should be attentive to the danger that holly sprigs and other decorative items pose to furry friends.
There are several...
Updated: Dec 21, 2021 at 10:07 PM
Newtown High School’s boys’ swimming and diving team begins the season Tuesday, December 21, against nonconference foe Oxford in a 6 pm home meet. The next competition is not until after the holidays; South-West Conference opponent New Fairfield visi...
Published: Dec 20, 2021 at 07:00 AM
The Borough of Newtown Board of Burgesses will probably use its $274,000 in American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding on its two schools or at Newtown Hook & Ladder based on discussions at its latest meeting.
“The ARP is quite restrictive on what the money ...
Updated: Mar 07, 2022 at 08:04 AM
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Newtown Police report Anton Yakimov, 27, of Ridgefield, operating a 2008 Subaru Legacy 2.5i AWD, was traveling northbound on Currituck Road at 10:05 pm November 30. Yakimov’s vehicle reportedly went off the right side of th...
Published: Dec 20, 2021 at 07:00 AM
The Board of Education at its December 7 meeting approved a spring trip for Newtown High School (NHS) choir students to attend a learning event at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla.
The trip would be planned for mid- to late May, and NHS Principal Dr...
Published: Dec 20, 2021 at 07:00 AM
A late morning hike took a harrowing turn on December 5 after a 61-year-old male fell and reportedly broke a leg while hiking in the Lower Paugussett State Forest.
Firefighters from Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue (SHVFR) and Newtown Hook & Ladder...
Published: Dec 20, 2021 at 06:00 AM
The dispatchers at the Newtown Emergency Communications Center, at 191 South Main Street, report the following fire calls and the responders:
Wednesday, December 8: 5:09 pm, medical assist, Canterbury Lane, Sandy Hook responded; 6:14 pm, hazardou...
Published: Dec 19, 2021 at 08:00 AM
The Holiday Festival’s Cultural Entertainment and Confections had multiple live performances and delectable treats for attendees to enjoy throughout the morning of December 5. The new event was sponsored by Newtown Savings Bank and was set up in Edmo...
