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Michael Battista Witty, Kind, And Generous Michael Battista, 79, of Sandy Hook died peacefully at Danbury Hospital, October 24. He was born in Ossining, N.Y., November 28, 1931, a son of Angelo and Mary (Zillotti) Battista. Mr Battista served in...

To the Editor: It is with the utmost confidence that I endorse Eric Paradis’s candidacy for the Newtown Board of Education. Eric is intelligent, honest, and open minded. With his long career as an educator, Eric will be a great asset to t...

Newtown High School Soccer Teams Earn Home Field Advantage For Playoff Openers By Andy Hutchison On a sunny Tuesday afternoon, Newtown High School’s boys’ soccer team members booted the ball around at the start of practice in...

State Supreme Court Hears Garner Inmate’s Hunger Strike Appeal By Andrew Gorosko On October 25, the Connecticut Supreme Court in Hartford heard oral arguments in an appeal from a Garner Correctional Institution inmate in Newtown on whethe...

Curling Open House The Nutmeg Curling Club, based at Bridgeport’s Wonderland Of Ice, will hold free open houses for girls and boys who are interested in learning how to curl. The open houses will be held every Tuesday and Thursday throug...

A Pair Of Programs By Flagpole Photographers, November 3 & 15 Flagpole Photographers Camera Club has two public programs planned for November. First will be a portrait workshop at Newtown Congregational Church, 14 West Street, on Thursday, November ...

Wetlands Agency Approves 178-Unit Condo Complex By Andrew Gorosko Inland Wetlands Commission (IWC) members this week granted a wetlands/watercourses protection permit to a development firm that plans to construct a 178-unit age-restricted condominium...

To the Editor: I have known John Vouros since 1988. He is a community activist, one who invests his energy daily on what is best for our town and our schools. He cares deeply about public education, families, and challenging all students to achieve a...

Elizabeth Ann Hefferon Loving Daughter, Sister, And Aunt Elizabeth Ann Hefferon, 51, a longtime resident of Danbury, died the weekend of October 22, with her last words being, “Hello, my loves.” She was born December 18, ...

‘Unity And Diversity’ Programs Preview What do you know about the faith community of your neighbors? Do have an appreciation for their beliefs, liturgies, sacramental rites, music, history or their interest in community action...