The Newtown Bee

Snapshot: Bob Schmidt, LPC

Published: Aug 17, 2022 at 08:00 AM

Occupation: I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma. Family: I have been married to my wonderful college sweetheart, Josie, for over 50 years. We have two grown children (Eddie and Laur...

Local Artist Claudia Mitchell Has Works On Display At Marygold’s On Main

Published: Aug 17, 2022 at 07:30 AM

Diners at Marygold’s on Main have more artwork to view while a current exhibition is on display: Local artist Claudia Mitchell has pastel works she created on view throughout the main entry and eating areas of 19 Main Street. The space already had ot...

Kenneth G. Carlson

Updated: Aug 17, 2022 at 12:47 PM

Kenneth Gustav (“Pappy”) Carlson, 86, a very longtime resident of Newtown, died peacefully, surrounded by family, following illness, on August 13. Pappy was born July 2, 1936, to Gustav and Ida Carlson, in New York City. He had one younger sister, Ma...

Family, Friends Mourning Death Of 'Newtown Bee' Publisher R. Scudder Smith

Updated: Aug 18, 2022 at 08:45 AM

UPDATE (Thursday, August 18, 2022): For those who are unable to attend the funeral service on Friday, August 19, the Smith family has arranged a livestream of the services that can be viewed beginning just before 10 am (EST) by clicking through t...

Geraldine Coakley

Published: Aug 15, 2022 at 10:05 AM

M. Geraldine Coakley, 92, passed away peacefully at on August 10, 2022, at 10 pm at Church Hill Village in Newtown, Conn. She is survived by her sister, Jackie Johnson, of Yarmouth Port, Mass.; her brother, Bill Murphy, of Feeding Hills, Mass.; and h...

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

Updated: Aug 15, 2022 at 09:21 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. "Curtain Closing On NewArts; 12/14 Foundation Organizers Winding Down Innovative Nonprofit," by John Voket, publish...

Wetlands Panel Reviews Mt Pleasant Road Apartments Proposal

Published: Aug 15, 2022 at 08:00 AM

Newtown Inland Wetlands Commission (IWC) had an in-depth discussion about apartments being proposed on Mt Pleasant Road during its meeting at Newtown Municipal Center on July 27. IWC members present were chair Sharon Salling, Craig Ferris, Mike McCab...

Operational Strategies Related To Pandemic Released For 2022-23 School Year

Published: Aug 15, 2022 at 07:00 AM

The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH), the State Department of Education (CSDE), and the Office of Early Childhood released new guidance for the 2022-23 school year on August 2, which allowed local plans to be finalized. Following the rel...

Roussas Returns To Board Of Finance

Published: Aug 15, 2022 at 07:00 AM

Following the departure of Republican Geoffrey Dent, the Board of Finance has named former BOF Chair Sandy Roussas to fill the vacancy. Roussas was a member of the BOF from 2015 until 2021. She was previously the chair, and was serving as vice-chair ...

Police Reports | August 2-August 9, 2022

Updated: Aug 17, 2022 at 08:14 AM

Hit In Turn Lane Newtown Police report Colin Corbo, 44, of Roxbury, operating a 2021 Chevrolet Suburban, was traveling westbound on Church Hill Road at 1:05 pm August 2. He was traveling behind a 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse operated by Tracey Zajac,...

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