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Staff, Officials Departing— Comings, Goings Precede New Administration By John Voket The incoming administration of Republican First Selectman Joseph Borst will usher in a number of new faces to elected service, but several familiar staff...

P&Z Approves Special Zoning Designation For Highland Plaza By Andrew Gorosko As part of the ongoing redevelopment of the South Main Street site that formerly held The Fireside Inn, the Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) has approved a special zoni...

Newtown Support Groups Friday, November 30        AA, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Road, 8 pm, beginners meeting, open discussion. Saturday, December 1       Daily Reflections meeting, St Rose School (Monsignor Conro...

Sandy Hook Has Its Own Christmas Story By Kendra Bobowick A pastel glow from holiday lights will dust children’s cheeks to match spun cotton candy on the evening of December 1 at the annual Sandy Hook Tree Lighting Celebration. A crowd ...

Young 911 Caller, Emergency Dispatcher Recognized For Actions By Andrew Gorosko The actions of a local 12-year-old girl in getting prompt aid for her ailing mother during a recent medical emergency have been formally recognized by the state and by a...

Corrections Tag-A-Gift trees have been set up at three locations for those interested in buying toys for this year’s Newtown Fund Holiday Basket Program wish lists. Newtown Savings Bank branch in Sand Hill Plaza; Wesley Learning Center, b...

Rosemary Francis Conrad Vibrant Style Endeared Her To Many Rosemary Francis Conrad, 66, of Shelton, previously of Milford, beloved wife of William (Ted) Conrad, died suddenly November 23. Born in Milford, July 4, 1941, she was the daughter of C...

   Daisy Hill Blossoms In Southbury By Nancy K. Crevier Shoppers heading to Daisy Hill at 250 Main Street South in Southbury step through a pair of glass doors adorned with a blossoming daisy, and into a shop bursting with items to delight the eyes...

VNA 90th Anniversary Kick-Off— Free Screenings: Cholesterol, Bone Density Newtown VNA and Newtown Health District will offer free cholesterol screenings on Thursday, December 6, from 9 am until noon. They will be conducted at Newtown Sen...

Sweetwater Reserve Champions Nicole Small of Newtown, left, rode Lucid Dream, winning reserve champion of the Pre-Children’s Equitation Division at the Sweetwater Farm Horse Show on November 10. Jessica Fusaro, right, rode Set Sail, winni...