Obituaries

Tyler David Jones (October 5, 1992-September 18, 2009)

Published: Sep 18, 2026 06:00 AM

Remembering Tyler Jones.

In Memoriam: Nicole Elena Ringes (3/30/96-9/17/98)

Published: Sep 17, 2026 06:00 AM

Thomas J. Eaton

Published: Sep 15, 2026 06:00 AM

Thomas J. “Tom” Eaton passed away peacefully in his Sandy Hook home on September 6, 2026, surrounded by his family.

Ronald George Benson, Ph.D.

Published: Sep 09, 2026 03:52 PM

Ronald George “Ron” Benson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, teacher, mentor, engineer, and lifelong learner, died at home August 28 in Maine following a brief illness with non-Hodgkin l...

Cheryl Ghent

Published: Sep 09, 2026 10:32 AM

Cheryl Ghent, 71, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.

Carol Meade Donahue

Published: Sep 04, 2026 10:57 AM

Carol Meade Donahue, age 85, of Newtown, Connecticut passed away at her home on September 2, 2026.

Lawrence E. Flynn

Published: Sep 04, 2026 06:00 AM

Lawrence Earl Flynn, 83, passed away peacefully at home in the presence of beloved family on August 30, 2026, in Sandy Hook.

Robert Lawrence 'Bob' Kayfus Jr

Published: Sep 03, 2026 06:00 AM

Former Newtown resident Robert Lawrence “Bob” Kayfus, Jr, 79, of Buffalo Gap, Texas, passed away on July 26, 2026,

Kathleen McKee

Published: Sep 03, 2026 06:00 AM

Kathleen Susan (née Buch) McKee passed away peacefully at home in Newtown on August 26, 2026, at the age of 72.

Paul C. FitzGerald

Published: Sep 02, 2026 10:41 AM

Paul C. FitzGerald, 90, of Sandy Hook, passed away on August 29, 2026.

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

The Way We Were

'Start With Hello Week' Builds Connections In Connecticut Schools

Top Of The Mountain

Alexa Calo Reflects On Being Named Newtown's Teacher Of The Year

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

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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