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Two large storm systems failed to live up to their forecasted hype as a snowstorm blew through town on the weekend of January 6 and 7, only for most of the snow to be melted by a rainstorm that dumped heavy rains on the area late January 9 and early ...

To the Editor: The poem “Mirror Images” by Lauren Clifford was a personal challenge for her that turned out exceptionally well. Agriculturally, historically and geographically reflecting the Town’s identities, it was an all encompassing written image...

Deanna McKeever, 85, of Newtown, passed away unexpectedly on January 3, 2024 in her home. Deanna was born on June 2, 1938, in Bangor, Me., and spent her early years in Fairfield. Later she moved to Newtown, where she was a permanent resident for more...

July 14, 1993 to January 17, 1996 On clear and silent nights, when we are gazing at the stars, one always shines the brightest and we know that one is ours. For it’s our very own twinkling star who lives in heaven’s care and whose precious littl...

Town of Newtown officials including First Selectman Jeffrey Capeci and the Office of Emergency Services have issued a reminder to Newtown residents to vigilant about adverse weather preparedness ahead of severe weather expected Tuesday night into Wed...

Publisher of The Taunton Press 1931-2024 Paul F. Roman, 92, died at his home in Newtown on January 5, surrounded by his loving family. Paul was born in Aix-en-Provence, France, the middle child of the late Emile Roman and Dorothy Bridge Rom...

Mark “Buck” Buckley, 62 of Newtown, passed away peacefully at home in Monroe January 7, 2024. Buck spent his final time surrounded by his family and close friends, exactly the way he wanted. He was an incredibly stubborn human who cared deeply for ot...

The Board of Selectmen at its January 2 meeting approved a $10,000 private grant for Better Day Café, a special education program at Newtown Community Center. The café, open to any Fairfield Hills guests from 8:30 am to 1 pm, Monday through Friday, s...

The Genealogy Club of Newtown will hold a virtual meeting on Wednesday, January 10, when Jeanette Sheliga will present “Getting Acquainted with the Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS)." The meeting will begin at 7 pm. The Genealogical Proof Standard is...

The Society of the Creative Arts of Newtown (SCAN) is presenting its annual Color in Winter show at Newtown Municipal Center for two months. Presented in the center corridor of the municipal center at 3 Primrose Street, the show and sale opened Frida...