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Published: Sep 02, 2021 at 04:00 PM
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 ...
Published: Sep 02, 2021 at 03:45 PM
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...
Published: Sep 02, 2021 at 03:30 PM
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...
Published: Sep 02, 2021 at 03:15 PM
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...
Published: Sep 02, 2021 at 03:00 PM
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...
Updated: Sep 02, 2021 at 12:45 PM
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 ...
Updated: Sep 03, 2021 at 04:33 PM
By Jim Taylor and John Voket
UPDATE: This report was updated at 4:30 pm on September 3 to include the names of the council members voting agaist the mask mandate extension.
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After spirited discussion, the Legislative Council this week ...
Published: Sep 02, 2021 at 08:00 AM
The Friends of the Second Company Governor’s Horse Guard (2GHG) will hold the second Your Horse — Our Trails Pleasure Ride on its grounds at 4 Trades Lane, Fairfield Hills, on Sunday, October 3.
The ride begins at 8 am and riders must be on the trail...
Updated: Sep 02, 2021 at 05:42 AM
Newtown Public Schools have a two-hour delayed opening on Thursday, September 2.
The announcement was made by the school district early Thursday morning.
Updated: Sep 01, 2021 at 09:14 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 recent top stories, based on the number of page reads.
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