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Published: Jun 19, 2013 at 12:00 AM
To the Editor:
On 12/16 at the Newtown memorial service, in the presence of the families of our loving children/teachers/administrators, with President Obama, Gov Malloy and our very own beloved selectwoman, Patricia Llodra, our local clergy men and ...
Published: Jun 19, 2013 at 12:00 AM
WESTPORT — Playwright George Kelly came from a notable Philadelphia family whose ranks included a champion Olympic oarsman and a movie star who married a prince (you probably know who…), but his own star led him to the stage, first as a vaudevillian...
Published: Jun 19, 2013 at 12:00 AM
The Society of Creative Arts of Newtown (SCAN) will have Robert Noreika of Rocky Hill demonstrating painting a landscape in watercolor at its next meeting, Wednesday, June 26, at 1:30 pm. Mr Noreika’s subjects are varied, including expressive coastal...
Published: Jun 19, 2013 at 12:00 AM
WASHINGTON – Gun control remains stalemated in Congress, but Vice President Joe Biden said Tuesday he’s optimistic a bill that would expand background checks of gun buyers will become law.
“The president and I – our team – have not given up,” Biden s...
Published: Jun 19, 2013 at 12:00 AM
Josephine “Joan” Margaret Elliano Wheway, 82, beloved wife of the late Richard Wheway of Stratford, died peacefully June 17, in Monroe, with her family at her bedside. Born in Bridgeport August 18, 1930, she was the daughter of the late John and Alic...
Published: Jun 19, 2013 at 12:00 AM
St Rose of Lima Parish will host its annual carnival on the parish grounds beginning Tuesday evening, June 25, and continuing nightly through Saturday, June 29. The carnival will operate from 6 to 10:30 each night. Ride bracelets will be available fo...
Published: Jun 19, 2013 at 12:00 AM
(The following letter to departing Superintendent of Schools Janet Robinson has been received for publication.)
Dear Janet Robinson,
I just wanted to thank you for your time and work here in Newtown. Even though our budget hasn’t kept up with inflati...
Published: Jun 19, 2013 at 12:00 AM
Despite the steady rain and gray skies, there was a celebratory mood at the Newtown Middle School’s Moving-Up Ceremony for graduating eighth grade students, which took place Tuesday, June 18, at Western Connecticut State University’s O’Neil Center.
D...
Published: Jun 19, 2013 at 12:00 AM
First Selectman Pat Llodra is calling on qualified or interested residents to consider filling several vacant posts on municipal boards or commissions. There are appointed, not elected, positions.
There are openings on the following panels:
*The Hatt...
Published: Jun 19, 2013 at 12:00 AM
Newtown Historical Society will host an open house at its headquarters, The Matthew Curtiss House, on Sunday June 23.
The house/museum, a fine example of Connecticut saltbox architecture, was constructed circa 1750 and purchased by Matthew Curtiss Jr...
