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Published: Jul 17, 2026 at 07:30 AM
On Thursday, July 2, Newtown’s Planning & Zoning Commission held a regular meeting to continue discussions on applications 26.12 and 26.14 for text amendments to allow medical offices and restaurant uses in the M-5 zone, respectively.
Peter Olson, th...
Published: Jul 17, 2026 at 07:30 AM
Town Historian Ben Cruson presented “Newtown in the American Revolution” on July 9 at C.H. Booth Library.
The event was part of a series the library organized to celebrate the Semiquincentennial.
Over 50 people gathered to listen to Cruson’s presen...
Published: Jul 17, 2026 at 07:00 AM
The future of Newtown field hockey was at Treadwell Park for the Field Hockey Camp with Coach Ellen Goyda, taking place five consecutive mornings in late June. The camp, for girls ages 5-14, was run by college-bound players and current Newtown High p...
Published: Jul 17, 2026 at 07:00 AM
Grateful Gatherings are monthly meetings hosted in Newtown by Donna Vella. The gatherings use robust materials provided by Grateful Living. Gatherings provide community connection, invigorating reflection and conversation, and practical tools for liv...
Published: Jul 17, 2026 at 12:00 AM
St Rose of Lima School graduate Matthew Belisari dedicated his Eagle Scout Project to his alma mater by building a Gaga Pit for the school's playground.
Belisari graduated from St Rose School last year and is currently a sophomore at St Joseph's Hig...
Published: Jul 16, 2026 at 03:37 PM
To The Editor:
All Democrats and unaffiliated voters: you have a choice in the August 11th Democratic primary to vote for someone new for governor. Connecticut needs a change.
Connecticut’s cities and rural areas are in financial crisis. Utility ra...
Published: Jul 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Newtown Health District is elevating its consistent messaging regarding food safety as it shares CT Department of Public Health’s (CT DPH) reporting and recommendations regarding the increase in cyclosporiasis cases.
Nationally, cyclosporiasis has be...
Updated: Jul 16, 2026 at 10:40 AM
Jack Spinelli, 85, of Newtown, passed away peacefully on the evening of July 1, 2026.
Born in Bridgeport, Jack devoted over 50 years to the insurance profession, including many years as the owner of a Nationwide Insurance agency in Fairfield. He took...
Updated: Jul 15, 2026 at 08:05 AM
Family: My husband Michael, and son Johnny, 8.
How did you meet your husband? We met while performing La Boheme, playing Marcello and Musetta together.
How do you pronounce your last name? “Tri-nick.”
Nickname: Growing up they calle...
Published: Jul 15, 2026 at 07:00 AM
On Friday, June 26, author and former Newtown Bee reporter Andrea Zimmermann held a book signing event at C.H. Booth Library to celebrate her newest publication, Horse Latitudes: A Martin Sharp Mystery.
Horse Latitudes, Zimmermann’s fifth book, ...
