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Updated: Dec 30, 2021 at 01:58 PM
Superintendent of Schools Dr Lorrie Rodrigue announced in a letter to parents and staff on December 30 that the plan is still to have students return to school buildings in full on Monday, January 3.
The letter, in full, follows.
Dear Staff and Paren...
Updated: Jan 05, 2022 at 09:17 AM
George Francis Whalen, Jr, of Newtown, passed December 27, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. A gregarious man with a warm heart and an engaging sense of humor, he will be remembered with love by his family and the many friends he made dur...
Published: Dec 30, 2021 at 10:00 AM
In 2021, Newtown experienced a variety of environmental events that highlighted changes and achievements happening locally.
For more than 15 years, the Town of Newtown has been actively working to generate and receive more of its electricity through ...
Updated: Dec 30, 2021 at 09:32 AM
The Newtown community lost a number of residents in 2021 who left their mark on town, whether it be through their time in politics, organizations, or schools.
Among them was Kathryn “Kay” Ozanne who passed away on January 3. During her time in Newtow...
Updated: Dec 30, 2021 at 09:05 AM
State Rep Mitch Bolinsky (R-106) offered a number of updates on significant state transportation projects in Newtown in a recent release from his Statehouse office:
1. The traffic light activation on Route 34 at Bennett’s Bridge Road and Grays Plain ...
Published: Dec 30, 2021 at 08:00 AM
Newtown High School’s wrestling team defeated host Bunnell of Stratford 46-35 on December 22. The Nighthawks won five matches via pinfall and one on a major decision. Newtown weight class division winners are as follows:
113: Kenna Gioffre pinned Nat...
Updated: Dec 29, 2021 at 03:23 PM
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December 13, 2021
With deepest sorrow we announce the unexpected death of Kyle McCarthy, 28, our most beloved son, brother, family member, and friend.
Kyle was born and raised in Newtown, going through the Newtown school s...
Updated: Dec 29, 2021 at 03:36 PM
UPDATE (3:30 pm, December 29): The Newtown Bee has learned that all available pickup appointments for the test kits have been filled.
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After further review and consideration of possible distribution challenges involving a “first come...
Published: Dec 29, 2021 at 10:50 AM
Randi (Decater) Beardsley, of Newtown and Auburn, California, passed this life peacefully on Saturday, September 25, just one day before her seventieth birthday, after a long battle with ALS, Lou Gehrig’s disease.
Randi Ellen Decater was born in Lyin...
Published: Dec 29, 2021 at 10:00 AM
All town offices and agencies will close at noon Thursday, December 30, and remain closed until 8 am, Monday, January 3, for the New Year’s holiday weekend.
The transfer station at the former landfill on Ethan Allen Road will close at 11 am Friday, D...