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Newtown fire companies were among the many to provide mutual aid to Bethel last weekend, when a fire was reported within an industrial building in the southwestern section of that town. Dodgingtown, Hawleyville, and Sandy Hook all had tankers request...

Following discussion at a May 16 public hearing, P&Z members approved zoning regulations that place some controls on the size of attached or detached garages that can be constructed on residential lots with single-family houses. The issue had come to...

Nearly one month after Newtown High School students presented Senior Capstone projects on April 10, the Board of Education celebrated the students at its meeting on May 7. Superintendent of Schools Dr Lorrie Rodrigue said the students all volunteered...

Memorial Day weekend is the traditional start to summer, and Connecticut State Troopers are preparing for increased traffic for the upcoming weekend as well as for summer 2019 celebrations and vacations. State Troopers ask all drivers to utilize cour...

Occupation: I have two. During the weekdays, I focus on corporate sustainability reporting for PepsiCo. On the weekends, I enjoy getting my hands dirty as one of two farmers at our home business of 12 years called Farming 101. We’re a small, cert...

There is really a reason so many do not have to go to work or attend school this coming Monday, May 27... It’s Memorial Day, and it is intended as a day to remember service men and women who have died in the line of duty. So, before you fire up the g...

Newtown Middle School on May 21 released its honor roll for the third quarter marking period of the 2018-19 school year. The following seventh and eighth grade students earned their place on the list. Eighth Grade Honor Roll Connor Jacob Adams, ...

Newtown Continuing Education has limited openings available in the following classes and activities in its summer program for students currently in kindergarten to eighth grade. Contact Newtown Continuing Education at 203-426-1787, 9 am to 1 pm, Mond...

The Community Buzz is a new series hosted by The Newtown Bee. Periodically, residents will be invited to gather and share their insights on a topic relevant to the community. To be considered for an upcoming Community Buzz, please contact editor@...

Along with approving curricula, the Board of Education was updated on the district’s monthly financial reports, and it approved a propane fuel contract at its meeting on May 21. District financial analyst Tanja Vadas shared the April financial report...