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All town offices and agencies, including Newtown Senior Center, will be closed Friday, April 3, for Good Friday. Newtown Community Center, 8 Simpson Street, will be open normal operating hours (6 am to 8 pm) on Friday. The center will be closed for E...

To The Editor: This is a matter of trust: A word that has been smashed to bits of late when one considers how distorted the word “truth” has become. Politicians just lie and twist facts into pretzels with the idea that we, the voter simply accept wh...

To The Editor: In a time when so much feels temporary, a lifelong friendship built right here in Newtown reminds us what truly lasts. For the past 11 years, Leticia DeOliveira and Isabela Walder have stood side by side — not just as teammates, but ...

To The Editor: I want to take a moment to recognize our Town Clerk, Renee Weimann, and to wish her a full and speedy recovery following her recent, and very serious, car accident. Renee has been doing an exceptional job serving the people of Newtow...

To The Editor: The College Democrats of Connecticut (CDCT) are proud to invite Newtown residents to a pre-caucus Democratic candidate debate for State Representative in House District 106 on Thursday, April 2, at 7:30 pm. This forum is designed with ...

It’s no secret that journalism is not an easy field to be in these days. For many reasons, people do not trust most media figures. Staffs are shrinking, or working at skeletal levels. Employees are juggling more duties than ever, often taking on task...

To The Editor: This year Newtown Democrats in the 106th district will have a choice to make. We have two great candidates running to represent us this November. We will follow a democratic process to help us make this decision. A caucus will be held...

To The Editor: Dear Legislative Council members. Thank you for serving Newtown. I have comments on the budget. The director of operations, or whatever it is being called now, because the title as well as the duties keep changing throughout the budg...

To The Editor: I am a retired Professor of Education who spent 58 years educating teachers for K-12 positions and supporting students, schools, parents and teachers through grant funded projects. I have lived in Newtown since 1976. I am a lifelong ...

To The Editor: What an amazing night at our benefit for The Newtown Parent Connection, Denim & Diamonds! Thank you to all who attended. The dance floor was full all night thanks to the incredible sounds of “Shot Down,” our entertainment, and fun lin...