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Published: Apr 16, 2013 at 12:00 AM
What was supposed to be an avenue for Newtown runners to help in the healing process following the tragic events of 12/14, their participation in the Boston Marathon on April 15 turned out to open up even more wounds. At the same time, however, just ...
Published: Apr 16, 2013 at 12:00 AM
Botsford Fire Rescue and Merenna Amusements think it’s time to bring smiles to all kids and adults in Newtown. Carnivals rides, games and food will once again be offered in the main parking lot at Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Road, during the an...
Published: Apr 16, 2013 at 12:00 AM
Families United in Newtown (FUN) will present a night of classical music on Saturday, April 27, starting at 7:30 pm, at Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Road in Sandy Hook.
This concert will feature the music of Albeniz, Bach, Debussy,...
Published: Apr 16, 2013 at 12:00 AM
Arthur Richard Hoyt, Jr, 87, died peacefully, April 12. He was born in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., to Katherine (Tillman) and Arthur Hoyt.
His beloved wife Rose Hoyt, with whom he shared 65 wonderful years of marriage, survives Mr Hoyt. In addition to his wi...
Published: Apr 15, 2013 at 12:00 AM
Gerrit Velthuizen, 84, of Sandy Hook, died peacefully, at home, April 10. He was born in Amsterdam, November 14, 1928, son of Andries Gerardus Velthuizen and Herina Johanna Velthuizen.
He survived the Nazi occupation during World War II as a young te...
Published: Apr 15, 2013 at 12:00 AM
To the Editor:
The New Haven Register editorial of April 11, 2013 notes that our “senior” US Senator, Mr Blumenthal, has used the Sandy Hook shootings, to ask for money for his next political campaign in 2016.
I find this action to be sickening, dist...
Published: Apr 15, 2013 at 12:00 AM
To the Editor:
As the parent of a student at Sandy Hook School December 14th was a horrific day. I am blessed to have my child.
My sympathy and regret goes to the parents who lost a child that terrible morning. I’m so sorry for your loss.
After th...
Published: Apr 15, 2013 at 12:00 AM
Newtown police this year will continue their longstanding affiliation with the Special Olympics of Connecticut (SOCT), participating in events designed to raise funds and also to raise public awareness of the Special Olympics movement.
Police Patrol ...
Published: Apr 15, 2013 at 12:00 AM
To the Editor:
The news media provides us with daily reminders that child sexual abuse is real, and it happens close to home. It is difficult to accept that sexual abuse is a problem in our community, but if we want it to stop, we have to acknowledge...
Published: Apr 15, 2013 at 12:00 AM
Sandy Hook businesses are not the only enterprises continuing to feel traffic-dampening effects of the still painfully proximate incidents of 12/14. The founder of a cozy, not-for-profit arts center tucked into the cluster of buildings at 100 Church ...