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Published: Feb 26, 2021 at 08:00 AM
It was not the best weekend for hiking, swimming, baseball, and many outdoor activities.
For many members of Newtown Underwater Search And Rescue (NUSAR), however, it was perfect weather. With water in Lake Lillinonah at less than 40 degrees on Sunda...
Published: Feb 26, 2021 at 08:00 AM
REDDING — The Mark Twain Library and Redding League of Women Voters will present “Conversations: Truth, Myth & Democracy,” a virtual discussion between acclaimed historian Dr Jelani Cobb and renowned philosopher Dr Jason Stanley.
The special event wi...
Published: Feb 26, 2021 at 08:00 AM
It was a disappointing week for Newtown High School’s boys’ basketball team, which lost one game with its standout center out of the lineup, then may have lost one or two more opportunities to play due to coronavirus quarantine protocol impacting opp...
Published: Feb 26, 2021 at 08:00 AM
After receiving a legal opinion from Town Attorney David Grogins, entertaining input from numerous residents, and nearly two hours of deliberation February 17, the Legislative Council voted 7-5 to send a proposal to ban the open carry of firearms on ...
Published: Feb 26, 2021 at 07:30 AM
RIDGEFIELD — ACT of CT has produced a win-win performance of Stephen Schwartz’s Snapshots: A Musical Scrapbook, with book by David Stern. This is an authentic theater experience for audiences, streamed right into their homes, as well as another gold ...
Published: Feb 26, 2021 at 07:00 AM
Trinity Episcopal Church had a pair of fundraisers last week. Members presented a Mardi Gras Drive-Thru dinner on February 13 and then a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper Drive-Thru on February 16. Trinity Communications and Membership Manager Kim Me...
Published: Feb 26, 2021 at 07:00 AM
The Planning & Zoning Commission last week elevated one member from alternate to full member and vice chair. During its February 18 meeting, the commission also continued a public hearing concerning an application by the Town of Newtown Land Use Agen...
Published: Feb 26, 2021 at 07:00 AM
March 15, 1996
The Legislative Council Wednesday night approved a $50.9 million municipal and school budget that reflects a 12.9 percent spending increase, mostly due to debt payments on anticipated capital projects. The council approved a munic...
Published: Feb 25, 2021 at 04:30 PM
With the March 1 expansion of eligibility for COVID-19 vaccines opening up for school staffers, child care providers, and those age 55 and over, Newtown Health District Director Donna Culbert has a few important points for residents and those critica...
Published: Feb 25, 2021 at 03:00 PM
“As long as I can remember, finding out about the past and the town has fascinated me,” Dan Cruson told The Newtown Bee in 2014.
Dan, Newtown’s Town Historian, passed away this week, but has left behind his fascination of our town in a trove of infor...
