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Updated: May 22, 2023 at 09:15 AM
A number of stories were posted to newtownbee.com this past weekend. In case you missed them, here is a list of some of those stories.
"Halstead Memorialized At National Fallen Firefighters Memorial," by Shannon Hicks, published May 21. Read more at ...
Published: May 22, 2023 at 07:00 AM
Though turnout was small, the Town Administrator Workgroup did get some long-sought-after input from the public at a hearing on May 15.
Resident Elizabeth Lincoln wanted to make sure that a potential town administrator was the “personal choice” of th...
Published: May 22, 2023 at 07:00 AM
Steve Maguire, who has been with the town for 12 years as senior land use officer, was recently promoted to deputy land use director.
Maguire said Newtown is “a great town to work for,” and his work in land use is “extremely interesting.”
“There are ...
Published: May 22, 2023 at 07:00 AM
Private Property Bump
Newtown Police report Leni May, 71, of Palm Beach, Fla., operating a 2021 Mini Cooper, was parked in a marked parking spot in the lot of 5 Queen Street at 11:55 am May 5. May backed from the space, then moved to travel forw...
Published: May 22, 2023 at 07:00 AM
Wednesday, May 10: 9:42 am, fire alarm, 80 Marlin Road, Botsford and Sandy Hook responded; and 10 am, motor vehicle accident, Dodgingtown responded.
Thursday, May 11: 4:59 am, medical assistance, Lorraine Drive, Hook & Ladder responded; 8:59 ...
Published: May 21, 2023 at 08:00 AM
On December 14, 2012, like so many, Erica Lafferty’s life was rocked. She lost her mom in a senseless act of violence. Now, over ten years later, Lafferty’s life is being rocked once more as she faces another personal battle: stage 2 primary orbital ...
Published: May 21, 2023 at 08:00 AM
Monsignor Robert Weiss, pastor of St Rose of Lima Parish, celebrated the 50th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood on Thursday, May 18.
In 2021, at the age of 75, Monsignor Weiss was obligated to submit a formal resignation of his pastoral...
Published: May 21, 2023 at 08:00 AM
Bill Halstead was among those memorialized during the 2023 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend.
Halstead, the longtime chief of Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company (SHVFR), died in July 2022. He suffered a fatal heart attack a few ho...
Published: May 21, 2023 at 08:00 AM
Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps (NVAC) will be observing National EMS Week from May 21-27.
Established in 1974 by President Gerald Ford, the annual event celebrates EMS personnel and the work they do in their communities. The 2023 theme is “EMS: Wh...
Published: May 21, 2023 at 07:00 AM
The sun shone brightly for the Friends of the Second Company Governor’s Horse Guard (2GHG) Spring Trail Ride, Your Horses — Our Trails, and Challenge Course Fundraiser, held May 7, at 4 Wildlife Lane.
A joint fundraising event organized by troopers o...