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Published: Dec 02, 2015 at 12:00 AM
Joseph F. Engelberger, 90, a longtime resident of Newtown, known as the “Father of Robotics,” died peacefully at his home, December 1. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., July 26, 1925, and was the son of the late Joseph H. Engelberger and Irene Kolb.
“My...
Published: Dec 02, 2015 at 12:00 AM
The town’s three Christmas/holiday trees will be formally lit for the holidays, December 4-6.
Newtown’s oldest tree lighting celebration will open the weekend.
The 31st Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Ram Pasture is scheduled for Friday, December 4....
Published: Dec 02, 2015 at 12:00 AM
Published: Dec 02, 2015 at 12:00 AM
Congregation Adath Israel of Newtown will mark the third anniversary of 12/14 with a memorial service on Friday, December 11, at 7:30 pm.
As part of the synagogue’s regular Kabbalat Shabbat service, guests will join together as a community to remembe...
Published: Dec 02, 2015 at 12:00 AM
Saturday, December 5, 2015: This story has been updated to reflect the correct location of the gathering.
An Interfaith Gathering for Prayer and Comfort at Trinity Episcopal Church, 36 Main Street, is being planned for Monday, December 14. It wi...
Published: Dec 01, 2015 at 12:00 AM
Cecelia “Sally Ann” Williams, 83, of Newtown, beloved wife of Gordon Williams for more than 60 years, died November 24 at Waterbury Hospital, in the arms of her son David. She was born May 13, 1932, in Bridgeport, and was the daughter of the late Joh...
Published: Dec 01, 2015 at 12:00 AM
To the Editor:
Newtown, you inspire me.
I’ve been lucky enough to meet many incredible people in town during this five year journey, and I can tell you that we live in a very special place. Newtown has embraced the Great Pumpkin Challenge for five ye...
Published: Dec 01, 2015 at 12:00 AM
Newtown High School’s football team overcame big plays by visiting Glastonbury – and a 13-point deficit – for its biggest win of the campaign, in the Class LL state playoff quarterfinals, on December 1. The fourth-seeded Nighthawks came from behind w...
Published: Dec 01, 2015 at 12:00 AM
To the Editor:
This past weekend I had so much to be grateful for. After spending the Thanksgiving holiday with my family, on Sunday, I was sworn in to serve on Newtown's Legislative Council representing District 1.
I want to express my most heartfe...
Published: Dec 01, 2015 at 12:00 AM
The Resiliency Center of Newtown has announced a number of upcoming events, including a series of offerings for Monday, December 14, to help residents on the third anniversary of 12/14.
The center’s next Monthly Coffee Hour will be on Wednesday, Dece...
