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Published: Nov 21, 2025 at 06:50 AM
The sixth grade Newtown Nighthawks bravely battled the Pomperaug Warriors in the Shoreline Youth Football Championship game in Madison on November 15, but came up short in a 26-0 decision, ending an otherwise thrilling season for the Hawks.
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Published: Nov 21, 2025 at 06:30 AM
DANBURY — Connecticut Master Chorale, under the direction of Tina Johns Heidrich, will celebrate its 25th anniversary season, beginning with its annual Holiday Prelude Concert on Sunday, November 23, at 3 pm, at First Congregational Church, 164 Deer ...
Published: Nov 20, 2025 at 01:54 PM
To The Editor:
The passage of HB-8002 last week represents an abuse of power and a betrayal of democratic process in Connecticut.
By calling an “Emergency Special Session” on November 12, the Democrat majority and it’s legislative leaders rammed thro...
Published: Nov 20, 2025 at 01:53 PM
To The Editor:
Newtown residents, I urge you to join me in calling on Governor Ned Lamont to veto HB-8002, a sweeping housing bill that represents one of the most serious assaults on local control in our state’s history.
HB-8002 would effectively str...
Published: Nov 20, 2025 at 01:52 PM
To The Editor:
Connecticut residents deserve a legislative process that is transparent, honest, and accountable. Unfortunately, the recent “emergency session” used to advance HB 8002 reflected none of these values.
An emergency session should be rese...
Published: Nov 20, 2025 at 01:51 PM
To The Editor:
Housing was on the ballot in Connecticut on November 4th. For months, residents across the state had watched as Democrats in the General Assembly proposed sweeping mandates that would override local zoning, force high-density developme...
Published: Nov 20, 2025 at 01:49 PM
To The Editor:
As I write this (November 19th) there are commemorative ceremonies in the Pennsylvania town of Gettysburg marking President Abraham Lincoln’s most famous speech. Because of that speech, this time of year I am always thinking about Linc...
Published: Nov 20, 2025 at 01:48 PM
To The Editor:
At the November 6th Planning & Zoning meeting, I spoke about a concern many residents share but rarely articulate: Newtown doesn’t have enough attainable housing for the people who make our community work.
When we discuss affordable ho...
Published: Nov 20, 2025 at 01:47 PM
According to Wikipedia, Thanksgiving is a “celebration [that] dates to 1863 and has been linked to the Pilgrims 1621 harvest festival since the late 19th century. As the name implies, the theme of the holiday generally revolves around giving thanks w...
Published: Nov 20, 2025 at 09:31 AM
Operating hours for most locations will be affected by the Thanksgiving holiday next week.
All Town of Newtown offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 27-28, in observance of the national holiday.
The transfer station at 4 Ethan Allen...
