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The first snow storm of the season did little to hamper the efforts of Women Involved in Newtown (WIN) and those who volunteered to organize and deliver holiday baskets to families in need last Friday. If anything, the cancellation of classes on ...

The Chamber of Commerce of Newtown, The Borough of Newtown, and Newtown Parks & Recreation are sponsoring a fundraising drive for the 34th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and luminarias display. This year’s event has been scheduled for Friday, November...

Following a “heartily” recommended action by the Newtown Conservation Commission and a positive referral by the Town Planning & Zoning Commission, Selectmen unanimously approved the acceptance of a 36.26 acre open space parcel during its regular meet...

Drivers had their hands full last Thursday night when the first storm of the season dumped copious amounts of snow in a short time on commuters heading home. Thank you to all who took the time to go slow and watch out for others on the road. It’s alw...

Sandy Hook Fire & Rescue Company will launch its annual Christmas Tree Sales fundraiser today, offering fresh-cut Balsam and Fraser firs, pine roping, kissing balls, cemetery boxes and more. Firefighters, with help from family and friends, will be un...

Inland Wetlands Commission (IWC) members are reviewing the various measures that Planters’ Choice, a wholesale plant nursery, has proposed to rectify a wide range of wetlands violations that have been found on several of its properties on Huntingtown...

After months of effort, a dedication event was held on November 1 for Head O’ Meadow Elementary School’s new “Kinder Garden.” Head O’ Meadow kindergarten teachers Lisa Dievert, Miryam Kuligowski, Debbie Keith, and Head O’ Meadow parent Travis Tietjen...

Connecticut Choral Society (CCS) is inviting everyone to calm things down during the hectic holiday season with a song or two. “All Is Calm,” this year’s CCS holiday concert, will offer a musical commemoration of the famous Christmas Truce of 1914. T...

The coldest Newtown Turkey Trot did not deter running enthusiasts of all levels on Thanksgiving morning. Protected with face masks, gloves, and hats — some of the festive variety — athletes earned their stuffing (and an extra piece of pumpkin pie) wi...

It came down to a late fourth-quarter stand, but Newtown High School’s football team got the job done, holding off visiting Masuk of Monroe 21-14 in the annual Thanksgiving Eve clash, at chilly Blue & Gold Stadium on November 21. With the victory, th...