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To the Editor: When I think about the qualities that are important in our elected officials responsible for shaping the future of Newtown, the words that come to mind are intelligence, determination, passion, and rationality. Jordana Bloom, candidate...

While sharing his monthly financial report for September at the Board of Education meeting on October 17, School District Business Director Ron Bienkowski highlighted the potential of a $500,000 shortfall, and he recommended a 25 percent hold on prin...

To the Editor: I have been very impressed by Maureen Crick Owen's regular attendance at Board of Selectmen meetings for the last two years. Thus, she is well aware of the many issues that will confront the new selectmen in December. Not only has Maur...

To the Editor: Deborra Zukowski (Deb Z.) is a write-in candidate for Newtown Board of Education. She is worthy of your support. I strongly encourage you to cast your ballot for her on November 7 by writing her name in the appropriate column. I have h...

To the Editor: It is with great pleasure that I express my support to re-elect Michelle Embree Ku to the Board of Education. These next several months are going to be critical for the board. In addition to facing incomprehensible uncertainties in reg...

To the Editor: I have known Dan Delia for over ten years and support his candidacy for the Board of Education, and this is why. He's not political - he does not come from a political family, nor is he riding the coattails of a recognizable name; he d...

The Garden Club of Newtown will host its next meeting on Tuesday, October 21.  The public is invited to join club members at 1 pm, in the lower meeting room of C.H. Booth Library, for a program by Marie Lipski called "Honoring Houseplants."ga...

Newtown High School students worked in groups in two rooms on October 13 to solve "puzzles," as part of a CS50x Puzzle Day inspired lesson. Each group had a packet of challenges or puzzles to solve, and pizza was available for all to eat. According t...

Members of Botsford Fire Rescue spoke with Middle Gate Elementary School classes on October 11 to share fire safety tips during Fire Prevention Week, October 8 to 15. As classes came outside to learn lessons from the firefighters, Bill McAllister ush...

Reverend Matt Crebbin, senior pastor of Newtown Congregational Church, greeted CROP Hunger Walk participants in front of NYA Sports & Fitness Center on Sunday, October 15.For more information about the CROP Hunger Walk and to find ways to donate, vis...