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Nettleton Preserve Gets A Facelift By Shannon Hicks Howard Bowles, who lived for many years on Old Castle Drive and took it upon himself to take care of much of the Nettleton Preserve property across the street from his home, was honored posthumously...

Friday, May 8 Mother’s Day Flower Sale, 10 am-6 pm, Sandy Hook Fire & Rescue main station, 18-20 Riverside Road, hosted by fire company’s ladies auxiliary, continues May 9. Mother’s Day Flower Sale, 11 amâ&#x8...

RIT Training: When Firefighters Need To Save Each Other In An Emergency By Shannon Hicks Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) training took place last weekend at Fairfield Hills for members of seven area fire departments. A RIT team, also referred to in o...

Family Drumming Circle May 15 MONROE — Have you ever wanted to express yourself in a stress-reducing drumming circle? Now’s your chance. Bring the whole family to Creative Music Center Friday, May 15, from 7:30 to 9 pm. Drums...

Keeping Lake Lillinonah Clean On May 16 By Kendra Bobowick More than the evergreens reaching over the water’s surface or bird’s shadows rippling across the water are the surprises hidden by Lake Lillinonah. “You wo...

Congratulations to Tracy Van Buskirk. Her employer, Webster Bank, honored Tracy with a Volunteer Recognition Award recently. Four winners got cash awards for their favorite not-for-profit. The Newtown Venture Crew 70 from Cullens is the recipient of ...

Girls Edge New Fairfield Newtown 105, New Fairfield 104, Shaghticoke 52, Saint Rose 24, East Ridge 2. Newtown Hawks’ top performers: Amy Anyoha: first, shot put; first, discus. Jenny Indelicato: first, 100; first: 4x100; second: high...

Horse Guard Participates In Powder House Day The Second Company Governor’s Horse Guard recently participated in Powder House Day, a re-enactment on the march of the Second Company Governor’s Foot Guard and the Departure of the...

Thursday, April 30: 9:55 am, tree on wires, Poverty Hollow Road, Dodgingtown responded; 2:54 pm, vehicle fire, I-84, Hook & Ladder and Sandy Hook responded. Friday, May 1: 7:08 pm, motor vehicle accident, Hattertown Road near Dodgingtown Road...

Giving Food and Giving Thanks To the Editor: I would like to offer this week both a reminder and an acknowledgement. Food pantries across the nation are facing increased demand for their resources. This is also true in Newtown. This Saturday, May ...