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Published: Aug 14, 2013 at 12:00 AM
On Tuesday, at approximately 8:53 am, Newtown police responded to a report of a home invasion involving a possible sexual assault at 31 Berkshire Road (Route 34).
“This is a two-family home [and] one of the units is currently undergoing renovation an...
Published: Aug 14, 2013 at 12:00 AM
This year’s Shakesperience production will be Much Ado About Nothing, to be performed in the green at McLaughlin Vineyards on Saturday, August 24, at 4 pm (rain date August 25).
As the title of this play suggests, there is a lot of fuss over nothing ...
Published: Aug 14, 2013 at 12:00 AM
Four Sandy Hook fathers, John Principi, Brendan Duffy, Matt Murphy, and Jeremy O’Connell, cycled 192 miles in the Pan Mass Challenge August 3 and 4. The ride took the cyclists from Sturbridge to Bourne on day one and then Bourne to Provincetown day t...
Published: Aug 14, 2013 at 12:00 AM
Town Players of Newtown announces auditions for Veronica’s Room by Ira Levin, to take place on Monday and Tuesday, September 16-17. Auditions will run from 7:30 to 9 each night at The Little Theatre, 18 Orchard Hill Road.
This chilling mystery thrill...
Published: Aug 14, 2013 at 12:00 AM
To the Editor:
On behalf of S.H.O.P., (Sandy Hook Organization for Prosperity), I would like to thank the community for coming out and supporting our events in Sandy Hook Center. Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our control, the event sched...
Published: Aug 14, 2013 at 12:00 AM
A show of cartoons, watercolors, and acrylics by noted area cartoonists and artists is currently on display at Plain Jane’s Restaurant, 208 Greenwood Avenue in Bethel, through September.
Original works by Orlando Busino, John Smallwood-Garcia, Freder...
Published: Aug 14, 2013 at 12:00 AM
John E. Gearin, 92, formerly of Norwalk and Newtown, died August 12, in New Milford, after a brief illness. He was born December 20, 1920, in Norwalk, son of Eunice (Williams) and John Gearin.
“Jack” was a notable athlete and played for the famous 19...
Published: Aug 14, 2013 at 12:00 AM
To the Editor:
The Newtown Bee reported last week that Queen Street residents have long complained about speeding motorists. Now with three speed bumps added to the two already installed, Queen Street residents have a new issue to complain about,...
Published: Aug 13, 2013 at 12:00 AM
Having grown up in Connecticut, Liz Kelley felt compelled to visit the Memorial Tent on Church Hill Road after the 12/14 tragedy. While there, in January, she met Gloria Milas, whose daughter, Sarah, is an EMT with Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps. ...
Published: Aug 13, 2013 at 12:00 AM
Norman Donald Westlake, 75, of Jupiter, Fla., died August 2. He was born September 28, 1937, in Amesbury, Mass., to Marie and Henry Westlake.
Mr Westlake enjoyed a long teaching and coaching career at Newtown High School. He coached such diverse spor...