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Updated: Jun 08, 2023 at 04:37 PM
To the Editor:
The right of the people to be heard by our public officials on matters of public importance is a critical component of a successful democracy.
Civil discourse is the lifeblood of our democratic system. We settle our differences peacefu...
Updated: Jun 08, 2023 at 04:41 PM
To the Editor:
In the past week since the Newtown community was finally heard and the effort to ban books was finally defeated, the leadership of Newtown Allies for Change (NAFC) has had a chance to reflect on how to grow from this experience.
Our re...
Updated: Jun 08, 2023 at 04:41 PM
To the Editor,
I live-streamed the June 1 BOE meeting and want to share some thoughts with my Newtown neighbors. First and foremost, the students kept their books, hooray! Kudos students!
Thank you to the BOE for all the time and effort you put into ...
Updated: Jun 08, 2023 at 04:43 PM
Every year as we prepare to witness another Senior Class transitioning out of Newtown High School along with seniors attending other schools in the area, or who are reaching the end of this segment of their homeschool education, The Newtown Bee promu...
Updated: Jun 08, 2023 at 01:11 PM
For the second consecutive day, concerns over air quality have led local officials to cancel outdoor activities and events, and close playing fields.
The Town of Newtown issued the alert early Thursday afternoon. The closures are in effect for the re...
Updated: Jun 08, 2023 at 01:04 PM
Newtown Parks & Recreation has canceled outdoor events and activities, and closed Town fields, in response to the current air quality.
In an email blast received around midday, the department noted that due to the “many organizations that serve our c...
Published: Jun 07, 2023 at 08:00 AM
The fifth program in the Newtown Authors Reading Series, a collaborative effort between Friends of Newtown Seniors and C.H. Booth Library with funding from CT Humanities, is scheduled for Wednesday, June 21, with LaVerne Blackwell.
The Newtown reside...
Published: Jun 06, 2023 at 07:00 AM
For the past five months, a Town Administrator Workgroup has been laying the foundation of its work by extensive research, including interviews with more than a dozen town officials from around the state.
At its May 30 meeting, the group alluded that...
Updated: Jun 09, 2023 at 12:37 PM
Anthony Brian Kirmil, 71, of Portsmouth, R.I. passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband to the love of his life, Sue, for over 48 years. He was the absolute best dad one could ask for to his children Aimee...
Updated: Jun 05, 2023 at 03:53 PM
Frederick Andrews Ferris, Jr, 55, of Newtown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 1, 2023. He was the loving son of Frederick Sr and Kathleen (Carroll) Ferris.
Rick was born in Danbury, Conn. on August 16, 1967. He grew up in Newtown and attende...
