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Published: Apr 09, 2021 at 08:00 AM
The Board of Police Commissioners was briefed on a notable recent arrest in town, heard an update on de-escalation training and equipment for local police officers, and received confirmation on a driving law, among other points, during its April 6 me...
Updated: Apr 09, 2021 at 09:10 AM
In addition to our extensive print and online coverage of details leading up to the local budget referendum, The Newtown Bee is producing two live webcasts to help residents better understand the finer points of a couple of capital projects that are ...
Updated: Apr 09, 2021 at 04:21 PM
The Legislative Council conducted a meeting over Zoom on April 7 to discuss and act on the Town of Newtown’s 2021-2022 budget proposal.
Legislative Council Chair Paul Lundquist gave an overview of the work leading up to the night’s conversation.
“We ...
Published: Apr 09, 2021 at 07:00 AM
April 26, 1996
Responding to the 85-vote defeat of the proposed $50.3 million town/school budget in Tuesday’s referendum, the Legislative Council met Wednesday night and decided to reduce the budget by $700,000. To the dismay of First Selectman ...
Published: Apr 09, 2021 at 07:00 AM
A hardy group of worshippers turned out at the top of Castle Hill on Easter Sunday, braving the 30 degree weather, just at sunrise. Heads nodded in agreement as Jim Allyn sang “Here Comes The Sun,” particularly at the start when lyrics note, “It’s be...
Published: Apr 09, 2021 at 07:00 AM
With concerns that ineligible voters may appear at the Reed School polling location Tuesday, April 13, to try and cast ballots for the 112th Legislative District special election, local registrars have posted a list of Newtown streets with residences...
Published: Apr 09, 2021 at 07:00 AM
Heading into its final performance of the Winter 2021 season, the Newtown High School Winter Guard team was tied for the top spot in the MAC Scholastic A class.
Now the wait begins to learn how the season will end.
On Saturday, April 3, the team perf...
Published: Apr 08, 2021 at 04:35 PM
To the Editor:
To the Voters of the 112th District,
When I made the difficult decision to retire as State Representative, I did so because I knew Tony Scott was ready and able to continue my work. Tony Scott has the experience to hit the ground runni...
Published: Apr 08, 2021 at 04:30 PM
Does it matter that only a small percentage — around 2,300 people — in Newtown are affected by the upcoming April 13 special election in the 112th District? The answer, in a nutshell, is yes.
Whichever of the three candidates vying for the seat vacat...
Updated: Apr 09, 2021 at 04:53 PM
RIDGEFIELD — Multiple Grammy-winning jazz guitar icon John Scofield describes his upcoming socially distanced shows at the Ridgefield Playhouse like the musical equivalent of a tightrope walk. But instead of balancing himself with a bar - he is doing...
