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Newtown High School’s girls’ soccer team followed up its first setback of the season, a 3-2 loss at South-West Conference rival Bethel on October 13 with a 2-1 victory over nonconference foe Suffield on the road, two days later. The Nighthawks hosted...

Newtown High School's boys' golf team was greeted with picture-perfect fall weather for matches at Rock Ridge Country Club October 11 and 12, then played in the rain during the South-West Conference championship match, at Fairchild Wheeler Golf Cours...

Residents are reminded that Newtown Middle School’s front lawn at 11 Queen Street will once again host scarecrows and painted pumpkins created by students. NMS art teachers Leigh Anne Hildebrandt and Kris Ladue are overseeing the effort this year. Th...

To the Editor: If you ever have the opportunity to walk around with State Senator Tony Hwang, don’t pass it up. I have had that privilege many times and the reaction he receives from everyone he sees speaks volumes about the kind of elected official ...

To the Editor: I have a reputation as something of a governance wonk. I can take apart the charter review process and implications for Newtown without a Board of Finance (BoF). But in talking to friends and neighbors, it seems the deep diving produce...

To the Editor: As awareness grows about Newtown Charter Revision questions on the November 8 ballot, what I hear most is “Wait. Why would we ever want to eliminate the Board of Finance?” Implied in the question is concern about the financial strength...

To the Editor: I’m proudly and enthusiastically supporting Tony Hwang’s reelection to the CT State Senate representing the 28th District. Tony was a voice many parents desperately needed in Hartford during the pandemic. Too many parents came to me as...

To the Editor: The Friends of the C.H. Booth Library would like to thank the greater Newtown community for their generous support. Sunday October 16th was a picture-perfect day for the Friends’ annual fall donation event. Under a glorious blue sky, F...

To the Editor: When asked what we love about our town, Newtowners talk about the natural beauty and open spaces. When I look out over Newtown from Castle Hill, it’s green as far as my eye can see. Our scenic beauty truly is a gift. Our Congresswoman ...

The following letter has been received for publication. To our friends, neighbors and community, In the dictionaries you will find many meanings to grateful, thank you, kindness, and all the words we use to praise someone for their efforts helping ot...