The Newtown Bee

Stolen Valor Statements Are Despicable

Published: Aug 15, 2024 at 03:00 PM

To the Editor: This is in response to JD Vance’s despicable statements about Stolen Valor…... Mr Tim Walz enlisted in 1981 at the age of 17 and served his country in the Army National Guard for 24 years, retiring in 2005. About a month ago I was driv...

Newtown PD Helps Ansonia Colleagues Memorialize K-9

Published: Aug 15, 2024 at 12:00 PM

Ansonia Police Department memorialized its K9 officer, Kane, on August 12 at Nolan Field. The 10-year-old German shepherd, who had served alongside Officer Paul Smith for eight years, had fallen ill a week earlier. He was taken to Newtown Veterinary ...

Hwang Encouraging Public To Engage In Health Insurance Rate Increase Hearing

Published: Aug 15, 2024 at 11:23 AM

HARTFORD – Senator Tony Hwang, ranking member of the Connecticut General Assembly’s Insurance & Real Estate Committee, is urging residents to sign up and testify at next week’s public hearing held by the Connecticut Insurance Department (CID) on prop...

Harry Noroian

Updated: Aug 15, 2024 at 08:09 AM

Harry Noroian, 85, of Phoenix, Ariz., formerly of Newtown, passed away unexpectedly on August 2. Born on January 9, 1939, in El Centro, Calif., he was a devoted husband to Mabel Noroian (Wines) (predeceased) for 43 years, a life partner to Marilyn Va...

Albert P. Grasso

Published: Aug 14, 2024 at 12:55 PM

Albert P. Grasso, 89, of Vernon, passed away on Monday, August 5. He earned his B.S. from Newark College of Engineering and his master’s degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Hartford. During his college years, Albert joined ROTC and, upon ...

Snapshot: Stacy DeJulio

Published: Aug 14, 2024 at 07:30 AM

Family: My husband Joey and our two dogs, Hunter and Bailey. Pets: Hunter and Bailey, both mutts and the most lovable dogs ever. How long have you lived in Newtown? My whole life, except when I went to college in Boston. Career: Vehic...

Newtown Forest Association Centennial Arrives With State Bonding Announcement

Published: Aug 14, 2024 at 07:30 AM

With one of the prettiest views in town as their backdrop, Newtown Forest Association (NFA) board members were joined by local and state officials and other guests recently to formally recognize 100 years of conservation and land protection work with...

Braving The Rain At FONS’ Summer Soiree

Published: Aug 13, 2024 at 08:00 AM

Despite the threats of rain, the Friends of Newtown Seniors gathered at Aquila’s Nest Vineyards for its Summer Soiree — an evening of small bites, good friends, and even better music. The event was a success, selling 100 tickets and bringing in a cro...

FONS Roundtable Focuses On Housing Options At Nunnawauk Meadows And Senior Safety

Published: Aug 13, 2024 at 07:00 AM

Approximately 20 people gathered for the Friends of Newtown Seniors (FONS) roundtable on July 23. The latest in the monthly series covered affordable housing at Nunnawauk Meadows and potential improvements to general senior safety. The meeting took p...

Coaches And Ball In Play! Teams Getting Earlier Jump On Upcoming Campaigns

Updated: Aug 12, 2024 at 03:21 PM

Throughout the years high school athletes have been working hard in hot summer months, lifting weights, improving endurance, strength, and speed, and working their way toward implementation of the coaches directing their athletes and the use of the t...

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