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To the Editor: On behalf of Newtown Youth and Family Services, I would like to thank each and every person who attended NYFS’ 37th Annual Holiday Festival. We are honored to be part of such a supportive community that backs our mission of helping chi...

To the Editor: I know for certain now that the Property Taxes in Newtown are going to go much higher than a 0.8 percent increase. When I spoke to someone at Vision Government Solutions this week about my property re-evaluation going up 40.2 percent, ...

To the Editor: As I drive through my neighborhood, I am stunned by the excessive tree removal that has occurred. Many sections of Castle Hill, Plumtrees Road and Great Hill have been clear-cut, leaving expansive spaces. Several hundred trees have bee...

To the Editor: In the face of climate change, extreme clear-cutting of trees along our roadways is unconscionable. Yes, we want to ensure that storms don’t leave us in the cold but Eversource’s tree cutting is just too extreme. It appears that Everso...

To the Editor: The Board of Selectmen recently expressed interest in hiring a Town Administrator to oversee the day-to-day operations of town departments, a job currently done by the First Selectman. The Town Administrator would be a contract employe...

To the Editor: Happy Holidays to all. I was surprised and disappointed to note that last week’s Community Calendar highlighted the FIRST DAY OF WINTER, CHRISTMAS EVE, CHRISTMAS, NEW YEAR’S EVE and NEW YEAR’S DAY, but did not mention Hanukkah and Kwan...

To the Editor: The Marine Veterans of Fairfield County would like to thank the Newtown community for participating in this year’s Marine Corps Reserve 2022 Toys for Tots program. The nonprofit initiative helps those in need during the holidays by col...

Newtown United Methodist Church will have two Christmas Eve services this year, at 4 and 8 pm. The listing in last week’s Worship Services had an incorrect time for the second service. The church, at 92 Church Hill Road, will offer a Family Service a...

The Newtown Police Dept likely encountered the vehicle carrying individuals suspected in the most recent pair of incidents in town involving the theft of mail from residents. Twice in the past week, the NPD reported receiving complaints of a red or m...

Joyce Darlene Hall Jackson (“Darlene”), beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and resident of Newtown for over fifty years, died on December 14 after a fall in her home the previous week. She will be missed dearly by her family, her many fr...