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Published: Dec 21, 2023 at 04:00 PM
Like so many other families, our family of friends and co-workers here at The Newtown Bee have certain traditions we observe. One of our most enduring Christmas traditions was started in this editorial column many years ago by former Bee Editor P...
Published: Dec 21, 2023 at 12:00 PM
As it has for many years, Newtown Interfaith Council (NIC) welcomed the public to a 12/14 Service of Remembrance on December 14. Trinity Episcopal Church hosted last week’s presentation, which offered a place to gather, remember and reflect.
With vio...
Updated: Dec 21, 2023 at 10:46 AM
A powerful storm system that had been moving up the East Coast unleashed its full fury on Newtown late Sunday and Monday morning, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and widespread disruptions across town.
Intensifying overnight, the December 17-18 st...
Updated: Dec 20, 2023 at 09:31 AM
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...
Updated: Dec 20, 2023 at 11:59 AM
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...
Published: Dec 20, 2023 at 07:00 AM
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...
Published: Dec 19, 2023 at 05:46 PM
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,...
Published: Dec 19, 2023 at 03:16 PM
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...
Published: Dec 19, 2023 at 07:30 AM
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...
Published: Dec 19, 2023 at 07:00 AM
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...