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Published: Jul 09, 2024 at 03:20 PM
To the Editor:
I state at the outset that I am no expert. I am simply a man with a set of experiences and perspectives who like any other, strives to understand the dynamics of the reality he lives in.
I attended the Juneteenth ceremony at the state ...
Published: Jul 09, 2024 at 03:15 PM
To the Editor:
My name is Joel David Hans Listokin, son of Ann Raynolds and Robert Listokin.
My mother grew up in beautiful Newtown, on Head of Meadow Road.
My grandfather is Robert Raynolds, friend and confidant to Thomas Wolfe, author of You Can’t ...
Published: Jul 09, 2024 at 03:10 PM
To the Editor:
Today more than ever, we need to trust our public figures (be they local developers or presidential candidates) to tell us the truth. When necessary, we check the facts.
On June 26, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 3-2 to appro...
Published: Jul 09, 2024 at 03:05 PM
To the Editor:
President Biden had a terrible debate.
But remember the comedian Henny Youngman when his friend asked him, “How’s your wife?” He said, “Compared to what?”
Compared to thinking January 6 was a peaceful demonstration.
Compared to thinki...
Published: Jul 09, 2024 at 03:00 PM
To the Editor:
The recent death of Curtiss Clark was a shock to those of us who knew him, and to those who knew of him.
To have a leader who leads by example, whose goal is to help each person be a little better, is a gift. As editor of The Newtown B...
Updated: Jul 09, 2024 at 02:27 PM
James Parker recently passed away peacefully after a courageous four-year battle with cancer.
Jim was born and raised in Astoria Queens, New York. He was a graduate of All Hallows High School and Iona College. His business career was focused on Infor...
Updated: Jul 09, 2024 at 08:06 AM
The Friends of the C.H. Booth Library will be hosting its 48th Annual Book Sale from July 12 to July 16 at the Reed Intermediate School gymnasium, 3 Trades Lane.
The book sale, which is The Friends’ primary yearly fundraiser, runs from 1 to 5 pm on J...
Updated: Jul 09, 2024 at 08:19 AM
Newtown High School graduating seniors Emma Formica and Juliano Barnes were each awarded a $500 scholarship from Hiram Lodge #18 on Wednesday, June 26.
Both Formica and Barnes received the scholarship for pursuing further education in a “hands-on” f...
Updated: Jul 09, 2024 at 08:10 AM
July 9, 1999
HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER of Paul Sirois.
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Monday, July 12, is the deadline for four firms to submit their final proposals to the state for the acquisition and redevelopment of the 186-acre Fairfield Hills core campus. In the comi...
Updated: Jul 09, 2024 at 10:01 AM
UPDATE (10:01 am): This article has been updated to include the correct contact number for Susan Smith at NYFS.
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St Rose recently hosted its 2024 Parish Carnival, which was Father Peter Cipriani’s first time leading the long-stan...
