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Updated: Mar 03, 2026 at 08:25 AM
For 60 years, Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) has been the standard-bearer for professionalism in fundraising. The Fairfield County chapter recently conducted its annual Funder's Panel, and two local organizations were well represente...
Published: Mar 03, 2026 at 07:00 AM
Board of Education (BOE) members discussed the status of the 2026-27 education budget, an update about radon testing at Middle Gate Elementary School, and the district exploring a stop-arm enforcement policy to reduce the illegal passing of buses at ...
Published: Mar 03, 2026 at 07:00 AM
Salsa instructor extraordinaire Alisa Bowens-Mercado made her way from New Haven to Newtown on Tuesday, February 17 to spend the night dancing away for the first time in the indoor space of Aquila’s Nest Vineyards.
The night began with the sounds of ...
Published: Mar 03, 2026 at 06:00 AM
SOUTHBURY — Lawrence Williams, age 76, departed this life on February 25, 2026 at the Lutheran Home of Southbury. He was the beloved husband of 43 years to his wife, Nancy.
Lawrence was born on September 18, 1949, in Bridgeport to Catherine (Noonan) ...
Updated: Mar 02, 2026 at 10:03 AM
UPDATE (8:53 am): The caption for the lead photo on this story has been updated to correctly reflect what readers are looking at.
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In recognition of National Invasive Species Awareness Week, being observed February 23-27, Newtown ...
Published: Mar 02, 2026 at 07:00 AM
Wednesday, February 18: 4:42 am, medical assist, Birch Hill Road, Dodgingtown responded.
Thursday, February 19: 12:36 pm, tree/wires down, 3 Old Town Road, Botsford responded; 3:41 pm, fire alarm, 57 Church Hill Road, Hook & Ladder and Sandy...
Published: Mar 02, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Collision In Intersection
Newtown Police report Nichole Urbanski, 34, of West Hartford, operating a 2022 Nissan Kicks, was stopped on the Interstate 84 West Exit 9 off ramp at 8:48 am February 4. Jack Newton, 23, of Dublin, Ireland, was stopped ...
Updated: Mar 02, 2026 at 10:18 AM
The Flagpole Radio Band — the house band for Flagpole Radio Café — will perform a special show next month that will benefit fellow hometown organization Ben’s Lighthouse.
The show is scheduled for Saturday, March 14, at 7 pm, at Newtown Meeting House...
Published: Feb 27, 2026 at 04:00 PM
March 2, 2001
HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER of Sean LaPak.
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For nearly 50 years the Grand Union has been something of a landmark in Newtown. For some, the Queen Street supermarket was considered one of the enduring symbols of Newtown’s center. But...
Updated: Feb 27, 2026 at 03:14 PM
Mildred Hawks, age 96, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026. Mildred was from Trumbull, where she raised her children and built a life centered around family and friends.
Later in life, she moved to Newtown, where she spent most of her remaini...
