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Published: Mar 31, 2022 at 04:20 PM
To the Editor:
The Newtown Plan of Development has a vision statement which includes "Protecting our aquifers, wetlands and other ecologically sensitive areas". The proposed Warehouse at Exit 9 of Interstate 84 as is proposed will sit atop the Pond B...
Published: Mar 31, 2022 at 04:15 PM
To the Editor:
Newtown finds itself in the uncomfortable position of possessing open space with easy access to interstate Highway 84 just when the delivery giants are seeking giant-size facilities for their trucks and warehouses. No wonder a develope...
Published: Mar 31, 2022 at 04:12 PM
The local autism support nonprofit Families United in Newtown (FUN) is planning several activities for April, which is Autism Awareness Month.
The organization, founded by residents Linda and Duane Jones to honor their late son, Tyler, has been a lea...
Published: Mar 31, 2022 at 04:10 PM
To The Editor:
Fairfield County Giving Day is a great way to donate to local organizations making a difference. Friends of Edmond Town Hall participated in February and I do hope they did well. I wanted thank Friends of Edmond Town Hall for all the g...
Published: Mar 31, 2022 at 04:05 PM
To the Editor:
Why are enormous warehouse projects in the news nationwide — and so controversial?
Answer: E-commerce
The explosion of e-commerce and online sales has been a major factor in the construction nationwide of a network of distribution cent...
Published: Mar 31, 2022 at 04:00 PM
To the Editor:
To the residents of Newtown: please attend the Planning & Zoning meeting on April 7 at 7 pm at the Community Center in Fairfield Hills. On the docket is discussion for the proposed truck warehouse at exit 9, in the wooded area at the c...
Published: Mar 31, 2022 at 03:44 PM
Chester W. Seavey Jr of Southbury passed away peacefully in his sleep Sunday, March 20, after he lost his battle with cancer.
A retired mechanic, he was happiest working on cars.
Chester was born in Bridgeport on April 30, 1951. He went to Newtown Hi...
Published: Mar 31, 2022 at 03:00 PM
Representatives of various cultures, colors, faiths, abilities, and orientations bring a diverse palette of possibility and promise to communities like Newtown.
And we should strive to open our collective arms and welcome each and every one of you.
U...
Updated: Mar 31, 2022 at 08:43 AM
Each week we compile a list of some of the most-read stories published at newtownbee.com. Here is a roundup of the week’s top stories, based on the number of page reads.
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Updated: Mar 31, 2022 at 08:58 AM
The CMAK Foundation is looking to collect gently used or new bicycles to benefit Bikes for Kids Foundation, which supplies the bikes for the foundation’s free Race4Chase kids triathlon training program.
Any child who completes the program and does no...