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Manfredonia Pleads Not Guilty To Second Murder Charge

By Dave Collins (AP)

Updated: Jul 22, 2020 08:30 AM

A Newtown resident who avoided capture in several states for six days after a homicide, kidnapping, and home invasion spree in May pleaded not guilty Tuesday to a second murder charge and other crimes.

Manfredonia Arrested On Additional Charges

By Shannon Hicks

Updated: Jul 22, 2020 08:34 AM

Peter Manfredonia has been arrested on additional charges stemming from a crime spree in May, during which time he allegedly killed two men, including a former Sandy Hook resident.

What’s In The Works?

Published: Jul 20, 2020 09:45 AM

The Newtown Bee is working for you, to bring you the news you want.

Surviving The Virus, Part 3: COVID Slams Three Of Four Roussas Family Members

By John Voket

Updated: Jul 27, 2020 03:34 PM

This is the next in a series of features focusing on Newtown residents who have contracted and/or suffered through the effects of COVID-19. Unlike the thousands of Connecticut residents who have ...

Police Reports | June 28-July 14, 2020

Updated: Aug 21, 2020 12:54 PM

Police reports covering Newtown, Conn., for the period of June 28-July 14, 2020.

Ambulance Reports | July 9-16, 2020

Published: Jul 20, 2020 06:00 AM

The dispatchers at the Newtown Emergency Communications Center at Town Hall South, 3 Main Street, report the following calls for Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps: Thursday, July 9: 8:15 am, breat...

Fire Reports | July 9-16, 2020

Published: Jul 20, 2020 06:00 AM

Fire calls and their responders in Newtown, Conn., for the period of July 9 to July 16, 2020.

A Palliative Caregiver's Story Concludes

Published: Jul 19, 2020 08:00 AM

As the COVID-19 pandemic was ravaging Connecticut, Newtown resident and palliative care physician Jo-Ann Maroto-Soltis reached out to The Newtown Bee with an idea of telling a comprehensive story ...

Two-Board Subcommittee Proposed To Clarify Non-Lapsing Account Questions

By Alissa Silber

Published: Jul 18, 2020 08:00 AM

The Newtown Board of Finance (BOF) conducted a virtual meeting July 13 to discuss the Newtown Board of Education’s (BOE) non-lapsing account, its related school board policy, and procedures regarding ...

Governor Requests Guard's COVID Response Presence Through Year's End

By John Voket

Updated: Jul 17, 2020 06:29 PM

As Newtown and Connecticut tallies of new COVID-19 cases and losses continued edging upward, state officials added more states to a national travel advisory and requested the National Guard’s coronavirus support regiment to remain on duty through at least December.

Meatloaf Dinners In The Making

SCAN To Host Asbury For Bovine Still Life In Oil

Dozens Enjoy Annual Panacea Labor Day Weekend Concert

‘Flowering Bulbs For Every Season,’ September 22 With Garden Club

Newtown Attorney Sentenced For Tax Evasion, Failing To Pay Penalties & Interest

The idea that a freshman Democrat would be able to stand up to the special interests and prioritization of urban districts that are the base of that caucus to deliver results for Newtown is laughable - especially someone who could not even build the "relationships, coalitions, and the support necessary" to garner the endorsements of her fellow Democrat Council members ahead of Newtown's local caucus this spring. More likely Newtown would see something akin to Leeper in Fairfield, performative actions after vote counting, while privately advancing their party's interests over their community's.

ECS Funding Debate Should Focus On Results

Dear Alyssa, Kelela, and Brandon, We send our sincere sympathy to you and your family. We will also keep you in our prayers asking our Lord to grant you comfort and peace. With love, Vince and Sandy Venitelli

Cheryl Ghent

Bruce, your advice that voters should “read, listen, and engage” would be much more persuasive if you practiced it yourself. You campaigned on openness and responsiveness. You declared that “evasive answers or silence are unacceptable in government” and promised to answer constituent inquiries within two days. Yet you never answered my straightforward public question about Main Street demonstrations, traffic disruption, pedestrian safety, and the effects on local businesses. After taking office, meaningful public engagement has largely been replaced by “Brews with Bruce” at the Senior Center—requiring reservations and, for some residents, a day pass. That is not accessible, townwide engagement. Previous first selectmen held open coffee hours and walk-and-talk sessions that any resident could attend. Then came the failed storm communications, your apology, and another promise to communicate better—followed shortly afterward by more silence while multiple police agencies conducted a significant search near Saw Mill Road. You now tell voters to examine what candidates say and “how they say it.” I would suggest going one step further: compare what politicians promise while seeking office with what they actually do after winning. Your record presents a stark contrast. You told voters exactly what they wanted to hear to get the job, then failed to live by those promises. Whether that is dishonesty or simply indifference, it is the same familiar, two-faced politics you once claimed you would replace.

Encourages Consideration Of State Candidates

Nothing says “I care about Newtown homeowners” quite like lining Main Street with plywood campaign billboards—apparently built just inches below the size at which officials say they can take action. At this rate, we’ll need property-tax relief just to offset the loss in curb appeal.

Newtown Deserves Property Tax Relief

Dear Colleen, Molly, and Reed, Our sincere condolences to all of you. Sandy & Vince Venitelli

Malcolm Andrew ‘Andy’ Bryant

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