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Almost all Newtown residents and many passersby have come to recognize the building set a little ways back on South Main Street; the big windows greet customers and travelers all the same. Inside, however, tells a bit of a different story. Owners Tom...

Young Miss Eliza Brennan had quite a showing last weekend at Newtown Congregational Church for her baptism. Four generations of the Brennan and Janco families were joined by NCC members for the special event during the August 10 worship service. ...

Dozens of people enjoyed an evening of great food, drinks, and company at Friends of Newtown Seniors’ (FONS) second annual Summer Soirée on August 1. Held at Aquila’s Nest Vineyard, the event promised to be a moment for Newtown residents to relax and...

One of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) projects on the budget this year was a complete replacement of the HVAC system for C.H. Booth Library. When the budget passed on April 22, the staff and volunteers for the historic building were thrilled. Las...

On July 1, the Transfer Station implemented a new save-as-you-throw (SAYT) program to help incentivize residents to reduce their contributions to municipal solid waste. The town-branded blue bags are now the only form of trash bag that is allowed at ...

The 11U Newtown Hawks had another remarkable season as this group, in early August, clinched its second New England Regional championship. Newtown has secured three Connecticut state titles and two New England Regional championships in the past three...

The Newtown High School boys’ golf team is gearing up for an exciting season, and the two-time South-West Conference Champion Nighthawks are ready to defend their title once again. Winning it all will require the emergence of some new leaders after g...

Newtown Parks & Recreation has welcomed Ian Thoesen’s five-week morning Elite Baseball Camp for multiple sessions this summer at Robert Glander Field. Thoesen, the Newtown Nighthawks’ varsity baseball coach, hosted 7-13-year-old campers, helping to i...

Zephyr Secure, Inc, a Newtown based company and a leading provider of security hardware solutions, has acquired both Royal Hardware, Inc and Royal Components International, Inc, two well-established industrial suppliers known for their precision-engi...

HARTFORD — Governor Ned Lamont announced on Monday, August 11 that Connecticut will hold its annual Sales Tax-Free Week from Sunday, August 17, through Saturday, August 23. During this week-long sales tax holiday, retail purchases of most clothing an...