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Published: Jul 31, 2026 at 07:00 AM
The Board of Finance approved $842,175 from the National Resources Conservation Service to buy out two properties that were heavily damaged by floods and at risk from future flooding.
The two properties are 328 Berkshire Road, which is worth $66,320...
Published: Jul 31, 2026 at 07:00 AM
Board of Education (BOE) members approved a contract for the replacement of Newtown High School's fire alarm system in a unanimous vote at their Thursday, July 23 special meeting.
The contract is with Troy Systems LLC, which will replace the fire ala...
Updated: Jul 31, 2026 at 08:28 AM
The Connecticut Department of Transportation announced July 29 that slope repair and destabilization will be initiated along Route 34/Berkshire Road in Sandy Hook next week. Work will be done between Berkshire’s intersections with Jordan Hill and Gre...
Published: Jul 30, 2026 at 04:27 PM
To The Editor:
Please vote for Governor Ned Lamont for CT Governor in the August 11th Primary, and Dr. Michelle Ku for Election to the 106th District of the CT State Representative, November 3, 2026.
Governor Lamont is being primaried by Josh Ellio...
Published: Jul 30, 2026 at 04:27 PM
To The Editor:
We live in scary times. The federal government is attacking the Constitution and our democracy. Governor Lamont’s cautious approach to governing is not what we need. Our Senators Murphy and Blumenthal advocate that Democrats at all le...
Updated: Jul 30, 2026 at 04:29 PM
Aquila’s Nest Vineyards will be the site on Thursday, August 6, from 6 to 9 pm, of a powerful evening of wine, music, and solidarity in support of Danbury Unites for Immigrants.
Across the country and here in Connecticut, immigrant families are being...
Published: Jul 30, 2026 at 04:26 PM
To The Editor:
With less than 100 days to our Midterm elections on November 3rd, I want to express my support for the Democratic ticket. These past few years, I have viewed the positions and character of the candidates individually and the parties a...
Published: Jul 30, 2026 at 04:26 PM
Let's be clear, The Newtown Bee does not use AI in our news reporting. At all, in any way.
A member of our editorial department was recently asked if we use AI for anything. They answered with a calm "no." Inside, their mental squirrel nearly spun i...
Published: Jul 30, 2026 at 04:26 PM
To The Editor:
Nobody likes paying taxes, even though we like the services our taxes fund. We need to know that we’re getting the best value for our money, that our elected officials are trying to minimize our tax burden, and that our voices are bei...
Published: Jul 30, 2026 at 04:26 PM
To The Editor:
It is with great pleasure that I write this letter to urge my fellow Democrats to join me in supporting my friend, our Governor, Ned Lamont in the Democratic Primary on August 11th. I have known Governor Lamont for over 20 years and h...
