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Jean Elizabeth (née Richard) Leety, a resident of Newtown for over 60 years, passed away peacefully in her sleep early Sunday morning, October 6, 2019. Jean is survived by her husband of 66 years, Charles “Chuck” Leety; their son, Robert “Bob” Leety,...

Dolores Irene (Root) Gerety, 90, of Newtown, passed away peacefully at 7:25 am on Sunday, October 6, 2019, at The Lutheran Home of Southbury. She was beloved, surrounded and comforted by her family. Born June 1, 1929, at Stamford Hospital to Sydney H...

A large crowd of candidates and residents gathered at Reverie Brewing Company on Church Hill Road, Monday evening, October 7, for The Newtown Bee Candidates’ Meet & Greet event. Following a brief welcome and introduction by Editor Nancy K. Crevier an...

To the Editor: If you want a Legislative Council that is responsive to your needs, you couldn’t find a better Legislative Council candidate than Judit DeStefano. Judit currently serves on both the Ordinance, and the Municipal Operations Committees of...

To the Editor: I am writing this in support of Joan Plouffe as she runs for reelection to the Newtown Police Commission. I know Joan as a great supporter of our community, never hesitating to lend a hand to anyone. Having grown up in Newtown Public S...

To the Editor: My husband and I and several neighbors attended the P&Z meeting on October 3rd to speak in opposition of the proposed gas station at 13 Hawleyville Road. We were not there long, however. Apparently, the company looking to build the gas...

To the Editor: I am proud to state my support for Neil Chaudhary for election to our Police Commission. Neil is a traffic safety scientist of national regard and prominence. He has worked on safety issues of importance, including teen and distracted ...

To the Editor: I am writing in full support of Neil Chaudhary to serve on Newtown’s Police Commission, which is responsible for Traffic and Public Safety. Neil’s “fit” for this position is amazing, and Newtown would be well-served having him as a pub...

To the Editor: It is with great honor that I accept the nomination of the Newtown Democratic Party to run for my fifth term on the Legislative Council for District 2. I am a lifelong resident of Main Street and a graduate of Newtown High School. Thro...

To the Editor: I am proud to write to you in support of my friend, Alison Plante, for the Legislative Council (D3). Alison and I first met when her son, Julian, and my daughter, Sophia, started childcare together as infants five years ago. As our chi...