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A Celebration Of Democracy

Published: Dec 04, 2025 at 03:33 PM
To The Editor: The swearing in ceremony for Newtown’s elected officials was truly, as our new First Selectman Bruce Walczak said, a showcase of the building blocks of democracy right here in Newtown. So many of Newtown’s citizens came to see the cere...

Five Newtown Lions Elected

Published: Dec 04, 2025 at 03:29 PM
To The Editor: Each Lions Club has its unique projects. However, wherever they are located whether here in America, in Europe, Africa or Asia, they also share many things in common. Fundamental to all chapters is to live up to our motto or creed whic...

It’s The Holiday Season

Published: Dec 04, 2025 at 03:21 PM
Not to take credit for a good insight — this was recently seen in a shared post on a local social media group: “I heard something recently that really made me pause. A woman who works at a thrift store said she wishes people would donate their childr...

Flags To Be Lowered Until Sunset

Published: Dec 04, 2025 at 02:31 PM
President Donald J. Trump has ordered flags lowered until sunset today. The President issued a proclamation around noon today calling for flags to be lowered “As a mark of respect for the memory of Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, West Virginia Army Natio...

Catherine Murphy

Updated: Dec 03, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Catherine Murphy (nee Clancy) entered into eternal rest on December 2, 2025, after a long illness in Southbury. She was 93 years old. Catherine was born on May 27, 1932, in Brooklyn, N.Y. She worked for many years as a teacher for New York City. She ...

My Backyard Habitat: Why Your Backyard Still Matters

Published: Dec 03, 2025 at 07:45 AM
The My Backyard Habitat column first appeared in The Newtown Bee three years ago this month with our inaugural article, “Why Your Backyard Matters.” We revisit this topic with the hope that our monthly column has inspired readers to take a closer loo...

Snapshot: Alison Flannery

Published: Dec 03, 2025 at 07:00 AM
Family: I have two siblings, my mom, and my dad and a stepmom. Pets: I have three cats and a dog. Work: I am in my 13th year of teaching at Newtown High School. I teach French and Spanish, and I’m also the Chess Club advisor. I also teach...

Stanley Polcyn

Updated: Dec 02, 2025 at 04:55 PM
Stanley Joseph Polcyn passed away peacefully on November 24, 2025, at his residence in Washington Crossing, Penn. He was 95 years old. Stanley was the beloved husband of Carole Polcyn. The couple shared 71 years of marriage, love, and family. Born in...