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Published: Sep 30, 2021 at 02:00 PM
With the arrival of October, Newtown is in full autumnal celebration mode as our plentiful population of trees and other flora begin to display all their colorful splendor. At this time of year, there is nothing better than to spend a few minutes — o...
Updated: Oct 02, 2021 at 02:48 PM
UPDATE (Saturday, October 2, 2021): A gofundme campaign has been launched to help the family of Bert Schovanec with funeral and related costs. That link has been added to this story.
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A Waterford man died Tuesday afternoon after ...
Published: Sep 30, 2021 at 08:00 AM
The Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company Ladies Auxiliary is planning a paper shredding event and clothing drive, on Saturday, October 2, from 9 am until noon. The fundraiser will take place near the pavilion behind the firehouse, 18-20 Riversi...
Updated: Sep 29, 2021 at 02:42 PM
Anthony J. “Tony” Perillo, 79, of Bristol, Tenn., passed away on August 16, at his residence.
He was born June 2, 1942, in Bridgeport, Conn., to Anthony Sr and Helen Harah Perillo.
Tony was a former HVAC technician and a United States Navy veteran.
H...
Published: Sep 29, 2021 at 01:55 PM
On Monday, September 13, James Robert “Bobby” Miller passed away at the age of 61 in his home in Cheyenne, Wyo.
Bobby was born on August 6, 1960, in Bridgeport to Sadie Scales Miller and Leland Miller and was raised in Newtown. He served in the Unite...
Published: Sep 29, 2021 at 09:30 AM
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.
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Published: Sep 29, 2021 at 08:00 AM
Occupation: I am the director of operations and outreach for NewArts and the 12/14 Foundation. I am also a local musician.
Family: I live here in Newtown with my wife Erin, who was born and raised here, and our two amazing children: Dylan, wh...
Published: Sep 29, 2021 at 08:00 AM
“Oh, it’s a long, long while from May to December, but the days grow short when you reach September…” This plaintive refrain always runs through my mind as the growing season winds down. It has been a lovely summer! Abundant rain has kept the tapestr...
Updated: Sep 29, 2021 at 04:10 PM
NOTE (Wednesday, September 29, 2021; 4:09 pm): This story has been updated to correct the planned-for-then-postponed destination of NEWS for 2020 and 2021.
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For the second summer, Newtown Ecumenical Workcamp Servants (NEWS) did not...
Published: Sep 29, 2021 at 07:00 AM
Newtown High School seniors Juan Mendez and Isha Mendiratta were recently announced as semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Competition.
The announcement was made at the school on September 17, when Juan and Isha visited the high school’s ...
