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Snapshot: Jim Tomassetti

Updated: Apr 18, 2023 at 10:26 AM

How would you describe your occupation? I get up every morning, early, get ready, and make sure my bus is ready for the road. I keep it clean, I take pride in my seats, and I’m a stickler for the rules. I’m very blessed with the parents I have on...

Newtown Artist Exhibits 'Passive Forms,’ An Inspired Look At Fairfield Hills Decay

Updated: Apr 18, 2023 at 01:35 PM

In Athens, Ohio, far from her hometown, Newtown artist Haley Kean quietly documented her work on March 31 in the Trisolini Gallery before it was scheduled to be packed away. Kean, a candidate for a master’s of fine arts in printing at Ohio University...

Homegrown National Park Project’s Local Efforts Introduced To Senior Center Audience

Updated: Apr 26, 2023 at 12:16 PM

Newtown Senior Center members recently learned about the Homegrown National Park initiative thanks to a presentation by Protect Our Pollinators (POP) Co-Founders Holly Kocet and Mary Wilson. About a dozen people gathered in one of the center’s meetin...

Galanis Portfolio Works Within WCSU Senior Exhibition

Published: Apr 18, 2023 at 07:00 AM

DANBURY — Western Connecticut State University’s Department of Art will showcase original art created by WCSU Visual Arts students at the 2023 Senior Portfolio Exhibition, a free public exhibit to be presented April 20 to May 7. The art will be on vi...

‘Dispatch Boss’ Expresses Pride In Her Team During Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

Published: Apr 18, 2023 at 06:00 AM

Newtown Emergency Communications Director Maureen Will, who serves as the boss of Newtown’s emergency dispatch team, issued a message to the community on the occasion of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. “Every year, the second week in A...

Edward Francis Moran

Published: Apr 17, 2023 at 10:25 AM

Edward Francis Moran, 75, passed away on April 2, 2023, in Danbury, Conn., surrounded by loved ones. He was born on July 6, 1947, in Framingham, Mass., to Edward J. Moran and Ruth V. Pignone. Eddie was a major player in the retail and wholesale ski b...

In Case You Missed It, Here Is What Posted Over The Weekend

Updated: Apr 17, 2023 at 09:22 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. "Local American Legion To Hold Meet & Greet Event April 22 At Community Center," published on Saturday, April 15. R...

Be Prepared: Performing Pet CPR Can Save Your Furry Companion’s Life

Published: Apr 17, 2023 at 08:00 AM

With National Pet Day last week, it is a perfect opportunity to remind pet owners about how they can play a critical role in protecting their “fur babies” in the event of a medical emergency. Did you know that dogs and cats, as well as people, can be...

Rumors About School Library Book Banning Brings Participants, Perspectives To BOE Meeting

Updated: Jun 01, 2023 at 11:40 AM

UPDATE: This report was updated at 12:15 pm on April 17 to correct a misquote involving William DeRosa. It was further updated at 12:50 pm on April 26 to correct a reference to the middle school library. * * * * * While it was not on the agenda...

Police Reports | March 27-April 10, 2023

Published: Apr 17, 2023 at 07:00 AM

Kia Versus Audi Newtown Police report Barbara Summo, 61, of Southbury, operating a 2018 Kia Forte, was on Pole Bridge Road, attempting a right turn onto Berkshire Road, at 7:55 am March 27. Nancy Gruskin, 67, of Sandy Hook, operating a 2019 Audi...

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