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Published: Aug 08, 2017 at 12:00 AM
Patricia M. Boland Henley, 93, of Shelton died July 30, at Shelton Lakes, with her loving family by her side. She was the devoted wife of the late Warren Henley. She was born in Ridgefield on December 30, 1923, daughter of the late Margaret (Tierney)...
Published: Aug 08, 2017 at 12:00 AM
To the Editor:
I have always been in favor of a school start time change for middle and high school students. However, I cannot support a change that benefits one group of students over another, which the recent school start time decision by the Newt...
Published: Aug 07, 2017 at 12:00 AM
Bernard Simms, 84, of Newtown, died peacefully August 3, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Stockport, England, on February 16, 1933, son of Kathleen (Ellison) and Joseph Simms.
Mr Simms shared his life with his loving wife, Katherine, f...
Published: Aug 07, 2017 at 12:00 AM
Across the country next week, tiny towns, major cities, and hundreds of communities in between, including Newtown, have an opportunity to recognize and celebrate their local public health centers and clinics.
These critical agencies like Newtown's Ke...
Published: Aug 07, 2017 at 12:00 AM
Joan P. Parker, 82, of Pawleys Island, S.C., died peacefully August 6, at The Lakes at Litchfield. She was born on March 21, 1935, and raised in the Washington Heights section of Manhattan.
Her husband of 58 years, James; sons, James, and his wife Ma...
Published: Aug 07, 2017 at 12:00 AM
A first of its kind application for local tax breaks for a massive residential rental complex in Hawleyville referred to as the "Covered Bridge" development became the first under the Newtown Business Incentive Plan to be rejected July 27 when the Bo...
Published: Aug 06, 2017 at 12:00 AM
Future engineers in training gathered at the C.H. Booth Library's Makers' Space, on the second floor, to participate in the "Learn To Solder" class on Monday, July 31, from 10 to 11:30 am.
Students explored the world of soldering, starting from the v...
Published: Aug 06, 2017 at 12:00 AM
Several readers felt my pain, and my dogs' annoyance, when I wrote about how bad ticks where this year in a recent column. I've pulled out some of the best comments and some really great anti-tick tactics for dog owners to give a try. These will come...
Published: Aug 05, 2017 at 12:00 AM
Newtown's garden clubs have deep roots in the town's soil. The seeds they plant grow more than just flowers, shrubs, and vegetables; they produce a feeling of community for so many residents.
In this second installment of a miniseries, each local gar...
Published: Aug 05, 2017 at 12:00 AM
Following discussion at a July 25 executive session, Borough Zoning Commission (BZC) members named Maureen Crick Owen as the borough's zoning enforcement officer (ZEO).
Mrs Crick Owen, who has long served as the clerk for the BZC and for the Borough ...
