LOF Adaptive Skiers hosts a Waterski Marathon on Lake Zoar, September 12.

The second segment in The Newtown Bee's series of 'Friday Forums' is set for Friday, September 18, at noon — and will feature 28th State Senate District Republican incumbent Tony Hwang and his returning Democratic challenger Michelle McCabe.

There is plenty to read at newtownbee.com, but so much more information to be found in print.

The Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) met via teleconference on the evening of September 3 to discuss a variety of applications, including Application 20.03 submitted by James F. Walsh for his property at 32 Berkshire Road. Residents may recognize the site as having been previously used for a mulch business.

First Selectman Dan Rosenthal is hoping residents who were negatively impacted by what he has consistently described as an abysmal response from the Eversource electric utility will take the time to file their experiences in writing.

Several members of Newtown’s legislative delegation reacted following a September 1 decision by Governor Ned Lamont to extend his health emergency declaration into next February.

The bulk of last week’s Board of Police Commissioners' meeting had Police Chief James Viadero presenting a synopsis of the recently passed House Bill 6004, An Act Concerning Police Accountability.

A measure of relief is being extended to households that have become more financially strapped as a result of pandemic-related employment or income challenges.

Governor Ned Lamont announced September 10 that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, September 11, 2020.