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Newtown High School’s girls’ volleyball team defeated host Immaculate of Danbury 3-1 (23-25, 25-20, 25-11, 25-20) on October 12. With the victory, the Nighthawks ran their winning streak to nine. The Nighthawks, on October 17, lost to the same Joel B...

Newtown High School’s girls’ swimming and diving team again sealed the team victory and exhibitioned its last four events — common thread this fall — in a 93-69 win at New Fairfield on October 13. The Nighthawks had the top two groups in the 200 yard...

Newtown Lions Club is planning a Model Train Show Event to benefit childhood cancer research on Saturday, October 28, from 10 am to 4 pm, at Newtown Community Center, 8 Simpson Street. Admission is $10 adults, $25 for a family (three or more), $5 age...

Hello neighbors! My name is Ben Ruben and I am running for a seat on the Legislative Council representing District 3 here in Newtown. I am a proud native of Connecticut, and a resident of Newtown since 2021, where I reside with my wonderful wife, Nin...

To the Editor: It is my honor to support Julia Conlin for Police Commission. I have had the privilege of knowing Julia for more than ten years, first when she was an appellate prosecutor for the Chief State’s Attorney’s Office and currently, as an ou...

To the Editor: As a registered Democrat, I am concerned that members of the other party on the Board of Education have indicated a top priority is “bringing blue ribbon schools back to Newtown.” As a certified teacher, I would like to address this is...

To the Editor: To My Neighbors in Newtown — I have been a resident of Newtown for over twenty years and have enjoyed the idyllic beauty and charm of Newtown along with the educational system and recreational offerings. I grew up in Peekskill, New Yor...

To the Editor: I rarely if ever write a Letter to the Editor. Politics takes a backseat to my friends and family. I live on Sugar Street and I welcome solid candidates of both sides of the aisle with their signs on my yard. This letter is addressed i...

To the Editor: I write in support of John Madzula II as he seeks election to the Board of Selectmen of Newtown. I have had the pleasure of knowing John for over ten years. And over that time, I have had the opportunity to be involved in his life as a...

To the Editor: I’m writing in support of my friend John Madzula II for Board of Selectmen. John’s experience and commitment to Newtown are a matter of record, having served on the Conservation Commission and most recently two terms on the Board of Fi...