The Newtown Bee

Theater Review: A Rich And Resonant ‘Man Of La Mancha’ On TheatreWorks Stage

Published: Dec 13, 2018 at 11:00 AM

NEW MILFORD — Theatreworks New Milford’s production of the rich and resonant Man of La Mancha is on display for their December offering. The long road taken by director Francis A. Daley and musical director Morgan Kelsey to mount this play has proven...

Christmas Movie Sing-Along, Saturday

Updated: Dec 13, 2018 at 10:21 AM

Newtown Congregational Church (NCC) will host a very special movie screening this weekend. The community is invited to join NCC members in The Great Room of the church, at 14 West Street, for a free screening of The Muppet Christmas Carol. Attendees ...

Period Of Silence Planned At Town Offices

Published: Dec 13, 2018 at 09:16 AM

Town offices will mark the sixth anniversary of 12/14 with a period of silence on Friday. All municipal offices, departments, and agencies will be closed on December 14 from 9:30 until 9:45 am for a brief period of silence and reflection in honor and...

New Class Size Policy Proposed Against Back Drop Of A 'Growing Challenge'

Updated: Dec 13, 2018 at 09:22 AM

The Board of Education discussed the idea of creating a new policy for class sizes at its meeting on December 4. It was the first read of the potential policy. The board typically votes on policies after a second read. Board of Education Vice Chair a...

Dance Squad Strives For Championships And Fun-Filled Routines

Published: Dec 13, 2018 at 07:00 AM

Coming off State Large Division championship and runner-up finish in the South-West Conference championships — both in the Jazz category — Newtown High School’s dance team has high hopes for another strong campaign. Already underway with the dancers ...

Robert Besse

Published: Dec 12, 2018 at 04:03 PM

Robert A. “Bob” Besse, 74, of Newtown, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, died December 9. Born in Easton, April 3, 1944, he grew up on a farm and enjoyed tending to and riding horses. His wife, Rose Mary Besse; his children and their spouses,...

Gerard Kuhn Jr

Updated: Dec 12, 2018 at 03:57 PM

Gerard F. “Jerry” Kuhn, Jr, 63, of the Rocky Hill Veterans Home, formerly of Newtown, died suddenly December 9. He was the son of Evelyn (Lynn) Hayes Kuhn and the late Gerard F. Kuhn, Sr. His two brothers, Peter Kuhn and his spouse, Leigh, and Richar...

Rucking Event To Benefit Sandy Hook Promise

Updated: Dec 12, 2018 at 03:14 PM

The fourth annual GORUCK Sandy Hook Memorial Light Challenge, raising money for the Sandy Hook Promise organization, is an endurance event is organized by GORUCK, a veteran-owned fitness and apparel company. It will be held at Wolfe Park, 285 Cutler'...

Opportunities For Reflection For 12/14 Remembrance

Updated: Dec 13, 2018 at 04:46 PM

NOTE (Thursday, December 13, 2018): This post has been updated to include information about the Town of Newtown's plans for December 14. It also includes information about Day of Remembrance Masses planned at St Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church...

Lions Donate To NYFS, Present Progressive Melvin Jones Award

Updated: Dec 12, 2018 at 08:30 AM

Newtown Lions Club recently presented a donation to Newtown Youth & Family Services (NYFS). Located at 15 Berkshire Road in Sandy Hook, NYFS provides outpatient mental health counseling for those with depression, anxiety, grief, anger, trouble coping...

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