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 The Costumed Crowd Again Floods Main Street By Shannon Hicks It was another photo perfect Halloween for Newtown, with a crisp sunny day leading into a chilly but clear night… just the kind of weather that kids of all ages want to head o...

To the Editor: While it would be nice to have my husband home more at night, I am endorsing him for the position of selectman. If Herb and Joe are to continue their important programs which benefit all in Newtown and if the Fairfield Hills redevelopm...

To the Editor: As Election Day quickly approaches, I along with many other town residents find that it is time to make choices that will affect not only us, but certainly our children and our neighbors.  It is exciting to see new names and faces in ...

Garner Prisoner Assaults Correction Officer State police report that on October 27, a Garner Correctional Institution inmate at the high-security prison on Nunnawauk Road assaulted a correction officer. Inmate Claude Boiteux, 19, assaulted a correct...

To the Editor: As a resident of the 2nd District, I am supporting Republican candidate Barbara Bloom without reservation. Barbara’s dedication to the town she was born and raised in is obvious to all who know her. I know Barbara as a frie...

Women need to understand that emotions are complex. It’s only normal to feel amplified emotions when life changes occur such as having a baby, menopause, changing jobs, relationships, and all the other day-to-day stresses. This discussion...

Commerce Road Gets New Postmaster By Nancy K. Crevier Mark Hanson of Stratford has taken over the position of postmaster at the Commerce Road Newtown Post Office as of October 15. Mr Hanson comes to Newtown from Derby, where he held the position of A...

Looking For The Hit-And-Run Driver To the Editor: I am the grandfather of the 8-year-old that was injured by a hit and run automobile on Queen Street in Newtown on October 14. It breaks my heart to see my grandson with his legs in casts and the many ...

Pizza and Politics 2007— Taxes, Long-Term Planning And The Economy Lead Residents’ Concerns By Kendra Bobowick The aroma of mozzarella welcomed residents attending Pizza and Politics, a political forum hosted by three local gr...

Clearer Cell Reception— Company Considers FFH For Cell Antenna By Kendra Bobowick If a phone call is urgent and a clear signal becomes essential, drivers passing through Fairfield Hills may be in the ideal place to pull over for a convers...