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Newtown High School’s girls’ swimming and diving team evened its record at 1-1 with a 99-82 win over visiting New Milford on September 19. The Nighthawks earned first place in nine of the 12 events, taking home second and third in the other three. Th...

Newtown High School’s girls’ volleyball team rolled to a 3-0 (25-16, 25-12, 25-16) win over visiting Masuk of Monroe on September 18. The Nighthawks improved to 4-1 overall. Zosia Teraszkiewicz recorded 12 kills, an ace, one block, and four digs; Liz...

UPDATE (10:45 am): The outdoor events planned for 2023 Newtown Arts Festival have been canceled due to the impending weather forecast, according to the Newtown Arts Festival Committee. The two concerts (Red Matter tonight, Flagpole Radio ...

Loc Van Do passed away peacefully on September 14, 2023, at the age of 100. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Ngai Huynh (93); his four children: Khanh Do (71), Lois Lu (64), Mai Do (63), and Uyen Tran (59); his 8 grandchildren: Jennifer Sulli...

To the Editor: Hello friends and neighbors, I am Keith Alexander and I am running as a candidate to represent District 2 on the Newtown Legislative Council. I have previously served the town on the Board of Education for seven years and Board of Fina...

To the Editor: I am endorsing Ben Ruben for the Legislative Council in District 3. Ben moved to Newtown only a few years ago but immediately planted roots. He is married to Nina and together they have a three-year-old son, Benny, and daughter due in ...

To the Editor: My name is Todd Higgins, a candidate to serve the remaining two year term for a vacated seat on the Board of Education. Earlier this year, I was appointed to hold that seat until the November election, and I am writing to now ask my fe...

To the Editor: I am honored to endorse Julia Conlin for Police Commissioner. Having previously served on Newtown’s Police Commission for approximately five years, I know what is involved in serving as a Police Commissioner, and what attributes will b...

To the Editor: My name is Alison Plante, and I am running for reelection to the Board of Education. My husband and I moved to Newtown 13 years ago. At the time, we knew we wanted a forever home in a warm and welcoming community with a top-notch schoo...

To the Editor: Tom Long has been volunteering on the Legislative Council for the past couple of years. He is the type of person that really enjoys discussions about Capital Improvement Plans, town budgets, open space acquisition and even shopping bag...