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Updated: Feb 27, 2026 at 12:20 PM
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amily: Here in Newtown it’s me and my husband Mike.
How did you meet your husband? We both worked at GE when it was still in Danbury, and we both like the Red Sox. I had a lot of Red Sox stuff on my desk. I was also leading the volunteer...
Published: Feb 25, 2026 at 07:00 AM
Launched during the Biden-Harris Administration, Safe Streets for All (SS4A) is a national initiative that promotes pedestrian and traffic safety with the ultimate goal of zero traffic-related deaths.
The SS4A program supports the goal of zero deaths...
Published: Feb 24, 2026 at 07:00 AM
On Sunday, February 15, Sons of the American Legion Squadron 202 held its first fundraiser at NewSylum Brewing Company to raise funds to sponsor local high school juniors to attend American Legion Boys and Girls State week-long summer programs focusi...
Published: Feb 24, 2026 at 07:00 AM
Head O’Meadow Elementary School hosted its annual Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) Night on Thursday, February 5.
Third and fourth grade students, accompanied by a parent or guardian, came into the school Thursday night and ex...
Updated: Feb 25, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Newtown Interfaith Council continued discussions of hosting a community event when they convened for their latest meeting. Members in attendance on February 10 were Love Has A Home Here Founder and Pastor Bill Donaldson, Congregation Adath Israel rep...
Published: Feb 23, 2026 at 06:00 PM
First Selectman Bruce Walczak has issued his latest storm update.
Released at 4:30 pm Monday, Walczak’s statement notes the storm “has eased a little, mostly because the winds aren’t quite as strong as expected, but with the wind chill it still feels...
Published: Feb 23, 2026 at 01:50 PM
Three people were transported to the hospital, one in suspected serious condition, following a two-vehicle crash on Rochambeau Bridge late Saturday afternoon. The crash and subsequent investigation closed I-84 East between Exits 11 and 13 for at leas...
Updated: Feb 23, 2026 at 01:51 PM
As a major winter storm continues to keep Newtown and the region nearly paralyzed due to heavy precipitation and dangerous conditions, First Selectman Bruce Walczak and Newtown Police Chief David Kullgren have issued an update and request:
“The secon...
Updated: Feb 23, 2026 at 11:54 AM
Walter Steven Motyka, 85, a longtime resident of Newtown, and most recently of Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts, passed away on February 16, 2026.
He was born in 1940 in Ware, Massachusetts, to Steven and Emily Motyka, and was raised in nearby West Warre...
Updated: Feb 23, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Town officials have issued a reminder to all Newtown residents, asking them to continue staying safe as a major snow storm works across the region.
Newtown Emergency Management Team says snow will continue to fall with intensity for several more hour...
