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Published: May 19, 2015 at 12:00 AM
To the Editor:
It was disappointing to read about the purloining of the fifth Board of Education seat in the letter from Jeff Capeci, Republican chairperson of the Charter Review Commission, former Republican chairperson of the Legislative Council, a...
Published: May 19, 2015 at 12:00 AM
The annual fundraising and volunteer thank you breakfast hosted by the Newtown Chapter of Regional Hospice and Home Care of Western Connecticut will take place Wednesday, June 17, at The Waterview, 215 Roosevelt Drive (Route 34), just over the Newtow...
Published: May 19, 2015 at 12:00 AM
Frieda M. Athans, 85, of New Milford, formerly of Danbury, wife of the late Donald H. Athans, died May 16. She was born in Orange, N.J., March 29, 1930, and was a daughter of the late John and Stella (Ganim) Maroun.
A son, David D. Athans of Sandy Ho...
Published: May 19, 2015 at 12:00 AM
Nothing says “Summer” like a cold drink, a sandy beach, and a good book. Who better to give suggestions on books to read these hazy, lazy days than the people for whom books are a big part of life?
Book sorters for the Friends of the C.H. Booth Libra...
Published: May 19, 2015 at 12:00 AM
After social networks posts exploded with concerns, unhappy fans and those comparing Newtown to the fictional community in the movie Footloose, where dancing is illegal, a Newtown Police Supervisor told The Bee this week that “Dancing Traffic Agent” ...
Published: May 19, 2015 at 12:00 AM
In anticipation of Flag Day, State Reps. Mitch Bolinsky (R-106), Dan Carter (R-2), J.P. Sredzinski (R-112) and state Senator Tony Hwang (R-28) are helping Newtown residents dispose of their worn American flags in a dignified and respectful way.
The U...
Published: May 19, 2015 at 12:00 AM
Albert A. Kopf, 89, of Newtown, and formerly a longtime resident of Norwalk, died peacefully at home May 17, surrounded by his adoring family. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., September 5, 1925, and was the son of the late Emma (Bauer) Kopf and Frederi...
Published: May 19, 2015 at 12:00 AM
HARTFORD — Governor Dannel P. Malloy on May 18 announced that the State of Connecticut has been awarded a $7 million federal grant to improve access to care for people seeking drug and alcohol treatment in the state.
Monday’s announcement came as Gov...
Published: May 18, 2015 at 12:00 AM
Jeremy Perillo, a Life Scout with Boy Scout Troop 42, is again organizing a crutch drive to benefit Crutches 4 Kids.
Over the past two years Jeremy’s crutch drives in New Fairfield have given the gift of mobility to over 200 children. This year his g...
Published: May 18, 2015 at 12:00 AM
Robert J. “Bob” Scolpino, 70, died peacefully at his Southbury home May 15. He was born July 18, 1944, in Bethel, to Margaret (Eastberg) and Joseph Scolpino. He was the beloved husband of Carol (Schweder) Scolpino, whom he married October 2, 1966.
Mr...
