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For Materials, Not Waste— Railroad Files New Permit Request By Andrew Gorosko The Housatonic Railroad Company is proposing that almost four-fifths of the 9,500 cubic yards of earthen fill that was deposited at its 30 Hawleyville Road ra...

Wetlands Panel Slates Public Hearing For Industrial Proposal By Andrew Gorosko The Inland Wetlands Commission (IWC) has scheduled a public hearing on the wetlands protection aspects of a technology firm’s proposal to expand a vacant indu...

Legion Of Honor— Newtown Veteran Receives France’s Most Venerated Medal By Nancy K. Crevier Newtown resident Alfred Green, Jr, can perform a pretty cool trick. Holding out one hand, he passes a small magnet near his palm. The ...

Brookfield Craft Center Has Closed BROOKFIELD — After 56 years of serving the craft community, Brookfield Craft Center has been unable to overcome the financial challenges of the past several years and has closed. Located on the Still Riv...

State GOP Files Appeal In Bysiewicz Case HARTFORD (AP) — The Connecticut Republican Party has filed an appeal, challenging a superior court judge’s decision last week that found Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz legally ...

Commentary— Get Ready To Face Next Year’s Budget Challenge Jeffrey Tebbs When a professional football team punts, they run downfield to get ready for the next play. The governor and the General Assembly punted with this yearâ...

Putting Our Community First To the Editor: I am urging all registered Republicans in Newtown to come to the Republican Caucus on Tuesday May 18, at 7 pm, at the Senior Center in Sandy Hook to vote for Chris LaRocque to be the endorsed candidate for s...

LUNCH MENU WEEK OF May 17 – 21     NEWTOWN HIGH school   MONDAY, May 17 Play Bowl: Penne pasta scuie scuie Garlic bread Warm baked apple slices Milk   TUESDAY, May 18 Play Bowl: ...

Contemporary Evening Prayer Service Planned DANBURY — At 6 pm on Sunday, May 16, there will be a contemporary evening service at St James Episcopal Church. The service will be held in the Youth Room at St James, and will feature contempo...

Chase School Accepting Registrations For Summer Studies Chase Collegiate School’s Summer Studies and Enrichment Program is now accepting registration for students of all ages. For children in grade school, Chase offers science, writing,...