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The 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Plan was approved by the Board of Selectmen with some small cuts at the selectmen’s September 30 meeting. Selectmen had some questions concerning the library HVAC system, the police department’s request of body camer...

Art & Frame of Newtown’s new exhibition is presenting works by Meeting House Artists. The show features work by 11 artists who meet weekly, in a collaborative setting, to create art in a variety of mediums (oil paints, acrylic paints, pastels, waterc...

The Board of Education appointed Frank Purcaro, a former employee of the Newtown school district, as the new Assistant Superintendent of Schools in a unanimous vote, continued the district development presentation series, addressed bus concerns, and ...

The Society of Creative Arts of Newtown (SCAN) has invited artist Peter Seltzer to critique work by SCAN members on Wednesday, October 9, at 7:30 pm, in the lower level of Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street (at the flagpole). SCAN members are aske...

Town & Country Garden Club will host a program, “Native vs Invasive Plants,” on Wednesday, October 9, at 7 pm. The presenter will be Allison Middlemass, a naturalist, environmental educator and artist. The program will take place at Newtown Senior Ce...

To the Editor: As a candidate for Newtown’s 106th District in CT’s House of Representatives, Michelle Embree Ku will fight for a healthcare system that works for us. She will support family planning, a better insurance marketplace, quality hospitals,...

To the Editor: Although Trump has shown his readiness to withdraw from numerous long-standing global alliances, there are many challenges the world must face together. Climate change. Pandemics like COVID-19. Terrorism. These challenges are best met ...

To the Editor: I was extremely proud of Michelle when she stood up to the right wing effort to ban books in the library. She will act similarly on other tough issues. You should vote for all Dems in November. They do the right thing even when it come...

To the Editor: This letter is in support of Michelle Ku for State Representative in the 106th District. I am confident that Michelle will work diligently for Newtown, our State and our Country. Michelle knows what the majority of Newtowner’s want, ha...

To the Editor: President Biden is a church-going Christian, living by the Biblical laws espoused by the Church. He has demonstrated his character by showing empathy to all in need. In contrast, Trump doesn’t exhibit care for anyone but himself. His c...