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All five of Newtown’s fire companies and at least two from Monroe responded early Thursday morning, July 11, to a barn fire in Botsford. The residents of 34 Meadowbrook Road were reportedly safe, according to Botsford Fire Rescue Chief Andrew White, ...

After meeting for a private executive session to interview a candidate for position of Reed Intermediate School principal, the Board of Education (BOE) convened for its public session on the evening of July 9. During that time, the BOE unanimously vo...

FAITH Food Pantry will be closed next week due to paving scheduled at St Rose of Lima Church. The nonecumenical food pantry, located in its own building on the campus of the Catholic church at 46 Church Hill Road, will be closed for its regular sessi...

UPDATE (July 11, 2019): This story has been updated to correctly reflect the name of the actor playing Herbert and the minstrel, as well as the multiple roles covered by Jacob Litt. * * * * *  DANBURY — There is nothing like a night of theater u...

Editor’s note: This letter, addressed to Newtown Planning & Zoning Chairman Don Mitchell, was received for publication in The Newtown Bee. Mr Don Mitchell: This letter [is] in response to a certified one we received regarding a July 18 Planning ...

The C. H. Booth Library’s 10th Anniversary Turkey Trot Celebration Committee announces the opening of race registration for runners and walkers. The milestone event will take place on Thanksgiving morning, November 28. The Newtown 5K Turkey Trot Road...

To the Editor, Regarding last week’s editorial, while I appreciate the optimism, nothing will change without taking an honest look at our state’s economic tailspin. It is not just taxes. Taxes are a symptom of the unfunded obligations that are expone...

To the Editor: We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our families, friends, and community for their love, compassion, and support during this difficult time. The tragic passing of Elliot and Philip has brought us to our darkest hours, but y...

Morton Marvin Siegel was born February 19, 1927, in Far Rockaway, N.Y. He passed June 28, 2019, in Redwood City, Calif. Mort had many fond memories of growing up in New York City, where he met and married the love of his life, Millie. A proud United ...

Edward L. Haase, Sr, age 89, passed away on June 28, 2019. A Memorial Service will be held at his residence on July 27, 2019, from 3 to 7 pm.