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October 14, 1958-December 14, 2023 It is with the greatest sadness that David Edelman’s family shares the news of his passing on December 14. David was born in Manhattan as the fourth of six children to Teddy and Arthur Edelman. In 1969, the fam...

Following the unexpected departure of C.H. Booth Library Director Douglas Lord late last month, the library’s Board of Trustees voted at its December 12 meeting to set up a search committee to seek his replacement. In the meantime, Assistant Director...

Family: My parents, Peg and Al; and my brother, Jamie; and his girlfriend, Sammie. I’m single. Any pets? I don’t have any, but I love all animals. Job: I’m the assistant manager for Wheels, now owned by Global. I’ve been here a little ove...

William (Billy) Garbarino, born on October 28, 1948, in Bronx, New York, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2023. He was the beloved son of Guido M. Garbarino and Mary Taylor Garbarino. Billy is now reunited with his pre-deceased brothers, James,...

Elaine McClure, 75, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on December 11. She was surrounded by her husband of 52 years, and her children. Daughter of Jim and Ada Ransom, Elaine was born on December 17, 1947, in Hackensack, New Jersey. S...

Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Association Board of Trustees recently hosted the families of two late trustees — who dedicated many years to the board — for a tree dedication event. Two trees have been planted in honor of James Mooney Sr and Harrison Wa...

This past Tuesday, December 12, First Selectman Jeff Capeci and members of the Legislative Council welcomed Tom Hennick, public education officer at the state Freedom of Information (FOI) Commission to Newtown Municipal Center’s Council Chambers. Hen...

Business name: CompCo Address: 32 Church Hill Road, Unit D101 Owners: Patrick Foti What is your business background? I graduated from UConn Storrs as a history major. I’ve been in and out of retail positions, and I was a real estate a...

Readers are reminded that flags are to be lowered tomorrow, when the late Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor will be interred. The first woman to serve on the Supreme Court and an unwavering voice of moderate conservatism for more than two dec...

The next two issues of The Newtown Bee will be printed and mailed on their regular schedule, despite the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. There are no special deadlines around these holidays. The newspaper office will be closed Mondays, December 25...