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Police Reports | January 23-February 1, 2017

Published: Feb 02, 2017 12:00 AM

Intersection Collision At about 3:27 pm on January 23, a two-vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of Wasserman Way and Berkshire Road, police report. In that incident, a 2014 Cadillac A...

Refugee Resettlement Project Not Immediately Affected By Trump's Executive Order

By Shannon Hicks

Updated: Mar 11, 2025 09:22 AM

For one group of local residents, President Trump's recent executive order, "Protecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into The United States," puts on hold their hopes to help future Syrian refugees.

Newtown Police Chief Responds To Local Data In ACLU Report

By John Voket

Published: Feb 01, 2017 12:00 AM

Newtown Police Chief James Viadero wasted no time nor was he evasive whenÃÂ responding to The Newtown Bee regardingÃÂ details about his department appearing in a new Connecticut ACLU repor...

Newtown Police Chief Responds To Local Data In ACLU Report

By John Voket

Published: Feb 01, 2017 12:00 AM

Newtown Police Chief James Viadero wasted no time nor was he evasive whenÃÂ responding to The Newtown Bee regardingÃÂ details about his department appearing in a new Connecticut ACLU repor...

Closings, Cancellations And Postponements

By Shannon Hicks

Published: Jan 31, 2017 12:00 AM

With snow falling across the region, and the National Weather Service saying the precipitation to continue until well past sunset, local boards, commissions, and groups are finding the need to change ...

Early Dismissal For Newtown Public Schools Tuesday

Published: Jan 31, 2017 12:00 AM

Newtown Public Schools will have an early dismissal on Tuesday, January 31, due to anticipated weather. All afternoon and evening student activities, including athletics, are canceled.

Early Dismissal For Newtown Public Schools Tuesday

Published: Jan 31, 2017 12:00 AM

Newtown Public Schools will have an early dismissal on Tuesday, January 31, due to anticipated weather. All afternoon and evening student activities, including athletics, are canceled.

Closings, Cancellations And Postponements

By Shannon Hicks

Published: Jan 31, 2017 12:00 AM

Police: Witnesses Saw Vehicles Racing Before Three-Car Crash

By John Voket

Published: Jan 28, 2017 12:00 AM

Updated at 6 pm January 28. * * * * * Botsford Fire Rescue Chief Wayne Ciaccia has seen many horrific traffic crashes, but as he approached the scene of a multi-vehicle wreck on Huntingtown Road ...

Police: Witnesses Saw Vehicles Racing Before Three-Car Crash

By John Voket

Published: Jan 28, 2017 12:00 AM

Updated at 6 pm January 28. * * * * * Botsford Fire Rescue Chief Wayne Ciaccia has seen many horrific traffic crashes, but as he approached the scene of a multi-vehicle wreck on Huntingtown Road ...

Grateful For Success Of Rabies Vaccination Clinic

Expresses Gratitude For Success of SpringFest

Christmas In July

Town & Country Garden Club Thanks Sugo Gastrobar

Discusses Town Self-Funded Insurance Plan

It’s disappointing to see Newtown move forward with the so-called “Save-As-You-Throw” program—let’s be honest, it’s really Pay-As-You-Throw. Most families will end up paying more just to throw out their trash, despite the high taxes we already pay. While the swap shop and free bulky waste disposal are nice ideas, they don’t offset the added cost and inconvenience of having to buy special blue bags—up to $4.40 each. It’s especially frustrating to see threats of $500 fines and policeenforcement tied to something that used to be a basic service. This isn’t about sustainability—it’s about shifting more costs onto residents. I hope the town will reconsider and find a more reasonable and affordable approach. I have already heard discussions about purchasing backyard incinerators as a work around. What's next, is the town going to discontinue curb side recycling?

Save-As-You-Throw Program Coming To Transfer Station July 1

Absent is the observation that the dangerous e-bike riders are young teen boys right at that age where they are physically capable of daring stunts but mentally incapable of understanding how dangerous they can be to themselves and others. I witnessed this Wednesday afternoon driving back home from Norwalk- a kid around 14 was cruising at about 20mph and barely glanced at other traffic while barnstorming thru a 4 way stop. Many others have observed the same behavior from the same cohort. I'm not sure 'big govt' is the solution but without parental supervision I think it's the best we've got. Will there be penalties for breaking whatever e-bike rules are put in place, or will their young age excuse them from legal consequences? Good luck with the regulations!

Borough May Look At E-Bike Regulation, Is The Rest of Newtown Next?

The recent letter unfairly suggests the Trump administration is deliberately trying to surrender America’s global leadership in science and technology. That’s an oversimplification. Federal funding has long supported innovation, but it’s only part of the equation. Private investment, world-class universities, and a strong business environment have also driven U.S. leadership. Changes to funding priorities don't equal abandonment — they reflect broader debates about the role of government and where taxpayer dollars are most effective. Claiming that scientists will flee and that our future rests on tax cuts and golf trips reduces a complex issue to political theater. Let’s have a serious discussion about how best to support innovation — without the hyperbole.

Elections Have Consequences IX

No need to announce your political positions, we all remember your tenure as Editor

Still Wears Kamala T-Shirt

Newtown voters show be allowed to decide this issue with a referendum question. That would allow all the details to be fully vetted.

6 Commerce – Walking Away from Millions in Town Revenue

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Police Reports | January 23-February 1, 2017

Refugee Resettlement Project Not Immediately Affected By Trump's Executive Order

Newtown Police Chief Responds To Local Data In ACLU Report

Newtown Police Chief Responds To Local Data In ACLU Report

Closings, Cancellations And Postponements

Early Dismissal For Newtown Public Schools Tuesday

Early Dismissal For Newtown Public Schools Tuesday

Closings, Cancellations And Postponements

Police: Witnesses Saw Vehicles Racing Before Three-Car Crash

Police: Witnesses Saw Vehicles Racing Before Three-Car Crash