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Updated: Jul 10, 2025 at 10:17 AM
The Goyda Field Hockey Camp took place at Treadwell Park during four mornings in late June with the goal of increasing interest in the sport and helping it grow in town.
Instructed by former Newtown High School varsity Head Coach Ellen Goyda, the cam...
Published: Jun 26, 2025 at 05:00 PM
First Selectman Jeff Capeci on June 24 officially announced his campaign for reelection, alongside longtime public servant and community advocate Charles Gardner as his running mate for Selectman. Capeci is currently in his first term as the town's t...
Updated: Jun 26, 2025 at 03:28 PM
To The Editor:
On Tuesday, June 17, Newtown Bridge Club hosted their ninth annual Longest Day fundraiser for the Alzheimer's Association. Bridge games were held throughout the day along with concurrent Scrabble tournaments.
We greatly appreciate The ...
Published: Jun 26, 2025 at 03:27 PM
To The Editor:
The recent request by the Chief of Police to create a rally and march ordinance is ill-conceived, unwarranted and unnecessary. It does not appear that the police commission requested this ordinance to restrict rallies and sidewalk Marc...
Published: Jun 26, 2025 at 03:26 PM
To The Editor:
I’m writing in opposition to the proposed ordinance on parades and public assemblies.
Requiring permitted public assemblies or parades to pay for police protection, as determined to be necessary by the police chief, will make such asse...
Published: Jun 26, 2025 at 03:25 PM
To The Editor:
A newly-proposed local ordinance on public gatherings will have the effect of dramatically curtailing citizens' constitutional rights to assembly and free speech in Newtown. I urge readers to attend the Legislative Council hearing at 7...
Published: Jun 26, 2025 at 03:23 PM
To The Editor:
I am writing to express my strong opposition to the recent proposal by Chief of Police to require permits for parades and rallies with over 25 people in Newtown. While I understand the need for public safety, I believe that this propos...
Published: Jun 26, 2025 at 03:22 PM
To the Editor:
Americans, including the estimated nearly 2,000 in Newtown, who attended the recent No Kings Day rallies across the nation, should pat themselves on the back for upholding the right to peaceful protests. That millions of people can gat...
Updated: Jul 07, 2025 at 03:55 PM
At 7:30 pm Wednesday, July 2, the Legislative Council is expected to review a request to grant the Police Department the authority to require permits for large gatherings or parades organized in the town and to charge organizer for the overtime of th...
Published: Jun 26, 2025 at 10:33 AM
William (Bill) L. Kirhoffer, 63, of Oxford, died peacefully at home, beside his dog Wes, from cardiac failure, on June 20, 2025. Bill was born on August 14, 1961, in Port Chester, N.Y., to William B. Kirhoffer and Marilyn Kirhoffer, of Newtown.
Bill ...
