Search
147175 results returned for search: ""
Published: Aug 20, 2015 at 12:00 AM
We fear that the sadness we felt this week when we first heard of the death of Julia Wasserman will be more than a match for our ability to cheer ourselves up with memories of her for a long time to come. To have her move into history from being such...
Published: Aug 20, 2015 at 12:00 AM
Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced August 19 that bow hunting on Sundays during the private land archery deer season will be permitted in most deer management zones in the state. There are three districts...
Published: Aug 20, 2015 at 12:00 AM
The first draft of Newtown’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), the five-year roadmap for determining both timing and spending for major local projects, is much more colorful than in years past.
First Selectman Pat Llodra has color-coded a half-dozen pr...
Published: Aug 20, 2015 at 12:00 AM
HARTFORD — The National Rifle Association’s (NRA) national political action committee (PAC) appears to have illegally funded Connecticut political spending, according to a complaint filed with the Connecticut State Elections Enforcement Commission (S...
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...
