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Published: Dec 02, 2015 at 12:00 AM
To the Editor:
Thanks to many of our town business people for participating in this year's Trick or Treat for UNICEF by placing the little orange boxes in prominent places for residents to contribute.
Five dollars provides five days of food for a mal...
Published: Dec 02, 2015 at 12:00 AM
To the Editor:
Please allow a brief shout out to Newtown Parks and Recreation Department. Our sons and their families returned to Newtown for Thanksgiving. Our older son and daughter-in-law are avid runners and eagerly search for new paths. One of t...
Published: Dec 02, 2015 at 12:00 AM
To the Editor:
Upon leaving the Legislative Council voluntarily this past election, I congratulate both the newly elected members and those members who were reelected to the council. It was my distinct honor and pleasure to have served for five years...
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...
