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Published: Aug 20, 2015 at 12:00 AM
Virginia “Ginny” Burdett Zinn, 88, of Sandy Hook died August 19 at her home. She was born in Milford to Edith (Barrow) and Ernest Burdett, and was the wife of the late Walter J. Zinn.
Mrs Zinn was a member of Eastern Star for more than 60 years, alon...
Published: Aug 20, 2015 at 12:00 AM
Red gladiolas, a Mary Hawley favorite, will once again grace the Edmond Town Hall on August 22 in celebration of the birthday of Newtown’s beloved benefactress. Judge William Edmond, Ms Hawley’s great-grandfather, will be featured at this year’s cele...
Published: Aug 20, 2015 at 12:00 AM
DANBURY — Saxophonist Jimmy Greene and his quartet will headline an evening of “Summer Breeze Jazz” on Friday, August 28, at Ives Concert Park.
The event, part of the Newtown Savings Bank Fine Arts and Family Series, will begin at 7 pm, with performa...
Published: Aug 20, 2015 at 12:00 AM
The Inland Wetlands Commission (IWC) has modified its schedule for two public hearings to be held to review a mixed-use development proposal for Hawleyville, which would include a condominium complex, a church, and a diner at a site near Exit 9 of In...
Published: Aug 20, 2015 at 12:00 AM
Rabbits showed up at our place for the first time this summer from I don’t know where.
We live at an intersection, not just of two roads but of fields, forest, and suburban lawns. We’ve had all kinds of wildlife pass through over the years, from tiny...
Published: Aug 20, 2015 at 12:00 AM
The Bethel/Newtown Junior American Legion Admirals’ baseball team’s season was a big success. The 17U squad went 23-3 and won Zone 5 of the American Legion program. It was the first time that the Admirals won the zone championship. The Admirals earn...
Published: Aug 20, 2015 at 12:00 AM
The town has received ten job applications from people seeking to become its new police chief starting in January.
That person would replace Police Chief Michael Kehoe, 60, who will retire after more than 37 years as a local police officer.
Chief Keh...
Published: Aug 20, 2015 at 12:00 AM
Sandy Hook’s Melissa Samoskevich has been named to the United States Women’s National U-22 Select Team, as announced by USA Hockey.
“It’s always an honor to represent the United States by doing something I love to do,” said Samoskevich, a freshman fo...
Published: Aug 20, 2015 at 12:00 AM
The radio dispatchers at the Newtown Emergency Communications Center at Town Hall South, 3 Main Street, report the following fire calls and the responders:
Thursday, August 13: 9:19 am, motor vehicle accident, I-84, Sandy Hook responded.
Frid...
Published: Aug 19, 2015 at 12:00 AM
SOUTHBURY — The beach at Kettletown State Park has been is closed to swimmers until further notice because of the presence of blue-green algae which can emit toxins that can be harmful to people and dogs. The announcement was made by the Connecticut ...
