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To the Editor: I am writing in support of Mitch Bolinsky. I don’t usually endorse candidates on the public forum because you take the chance of getting labeled as one party or another, one mindset or another. In his past terms, I have been very impre...

Walk through meadows, cross streams, and explore wooded areas at the Newtown Forest Association’s (NFA) newest preserve on November 10. The NFA members are proud to officially open Cherry Grove Preserve, named for Cherry Grove Farm, with a dedication...

Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Vice Chair Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (Conn.-5) and Chairman Congressman Mike Thompson (Calif.-5) will join Jr Newtown Action Alliance and Connecticut Teens Against Gun Violence, as well as activists from Newtown ...

Newtown Police Department on Monday issued a request that residents and business owners along the southern section of Walnut Tree Road plan on alternate routes for up to three months, while water main work is done.  “With the water main improvements ...

To the Editor: At the 5th District Congressional Debate on October 16th [in Danbury], Republican candidate Manny Santos assaulted the character of our Congresswoman, Elizabeth Esty. He obviously based his comments of the event on twisted things said ...

To the Editor: I am a registered voter with no party affiliation. I want a democracy — local and nationally — that I can be proud of which to be a part. I am voting for Jahana Hayes for US House of Representatives. I play a little game whenever I rea...

To the Editor: Who is Mitch Bolinsky? This question has many answers. Mitch is a dedicated and passionate advocate for Newtown in our State Capitol. He’s a caring, giving man and supportive, understanding husband and father. Mitch is trustworthy, app...

There are only two ways to receive a Ben’s Bells ornament, said Ben’s Bells founder Jeannette Maré Monday morning, October 22, as she spoke to staff members of The Newtown Bee. One way is to find one of the handcrafted ceramic wind chimes placed rand...

Lifting a lid from the serving tray, Carol Mahoney pushed her tongs through steaming ears of corn, plump shrimp, and vegetables Saturday evening, October 13. In the serving line beside her were Sue Body and Ed Miklaszewski. The annual dinner at Newto...

Police Chief James Viadero is offering residents some simple advice to help them protect themselves from what is largely a preventable crime — auto theft. During recent months, Newtown and many other suburban towns in the state have experienced a ras...