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Published: Dec 08, 2015 at 12:00 AM
To the Editor:
I was stunned to see the school board's recent approval of the contracts at the rates reported.
How can town officials sign-long term contracts at levels of increases significantly above the rate of inflation?
According to the BLS [Bur...
Published: Dec 08, 2015 at 12:00 AM
Robert “RJ” Tyler Marus, 28, of Bridgeport, the beloved son of Robert C. Marus and Lynn Gombas Keehn, died suddenly November 23, while at his home. Living in Newtown for most of his life, Mr Marus recently moved to Bridgeport.
He was a carpenter for ...
Published: Dec 08, 2015 at 12:00 AM
Following discussion at a December 3 session, Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) members approved two illustrated aerial photos depicting the Hawleyville Conceptual Sidewalk Plan.
George Benson, town planning director, told P&Z members that having ...
Published: Dec 08, 2015 at 12:00 AM
Three evenings of celebration illuminated the holiday season’s start in Newtown, as families, friends, and loved ones gathered for a trio of Christmas/holiday tree lightings this past weekend.
A crowd was gathered as activities began on Friday, Decem...
Published: Dec 08, 2015 at 12:00 AM
To the Editor:
It’s Christmas time in Sandy Hook. Thank you to everybody who came down to Sandy Hook Village to help us kick off the holiday season at our Annual Tree lighting festivities last Saturday night!
Sandy Hook Organization for Prosperity is...
Published: Dec 07, 2015 at 12:00 AM
Police Commission members at a December 1 session approved a proposed police budget of $6,704,463 for the 2016-17 fiscal year.
The proposed budget reflects a 4.6 percent spending increase when compared to $6,405,336 “amended” police budget for the cu...
Published: Dec 07, 2015 at 12:00 AM
In response to the public safety concerns of Pearl Street residents, who want to curb the speed of motorists there, police officials will further study the problem in seeking a solution.
About a dozen Pearl Street area residents attended the December...
Published: Dec 07, 2015 at 12:00 AM
Newtown High School’s football team never led, but hung close throughout its Class LL state playoff visit to top-seeded Shelton, in a 35-28 semifinal-round loss, on December 7. The fourth-seeded Nighthawks gave the Southern Connecticut Conference cha...
Published: Dec 07, 2015 at 12:00 AM
Richard A. DelGais, 68, of Milford, beloved husband of the late Holly Reinhardt DelGais, died peacefully December 4 at his home. Born and raised in Bridgeport, he was a son of Nellie D’Eramo DelGais of Bridgeport and the late Gennaro DelGais.
In addi...
Published: Dec 07, 2015 at 12:00 AM
This report was updated at 11:25 am December 8 to include a statement from the Shelton Fire Chief.
All four of Newtown's on-duty officers faced a tense and harrowing scene as they confronted an armed local man who had allegedly shot his way into...
