Sports

Competitive Girls' Soccer Team Searches For Consistency

By Andy Hutchison

Published: Sep 18, 2014 12:00 AM

A couple of ties, followed by a tough-to-swallow loss to begin the season, left Coach Marc Kenney talking to his Newtown High School girls’ soccer team members, perhaps for the longest of the postgame...

Hawk Spikers Get Season Underway

Published: Sep 18, 2014 12:00 AM

Newtown High School’s girls’ volleyball team posted a record of 2-2 through its first four matches of the season. The new-look Nighthawks, who graduated a bulk of their regulars last year, opened the ...

'Boots' Helps Hawks To Another Boot Trophy Win

By Andy Hutchison

Published: Sep 12, 2014 12:00 AM

NEW MILFORD — First-year starting quarterback Jacob “Boots” Burden showed no signs of jitters in helping the Newtown High School football team to a convincing opening week victory. Burden tossed a pai...

NYA Open House, Free Trial Week

Published: Sep 11, 2014 12:00 AM

NYA Sports & Fitness is hosting a free open house for area residents to provide an opportunity for adults to experience the total wellness program offered by the facility. The open house is scheduled ...

Boys' Soccer Team Begins Season With Win

By Will Dalton

Published: Sep 11, 2014 12:00 AM

The Newtown High School Boys Soccer team kicked off the regular season at Blue and Gold Stadium on September 10 with a 4-0 win over the Bunnell Bulldogs. The Nighthawks played a strong game on both si...

Youth Basketball Registration

Published: Sep 11, 2014 12:00 AM

Newtown Youth Basketball Association registration is ongoing through October 15 for all leagues. Visit NewtownYouthBasketball.com to register and get more information. Registration is limited to a fir...

Gridders Seek Another SWC Trophy, Striving To Make Bigger Statement

By Andy Hutchison

Published: Sep 11, 2014 12:00 AM

Members of the back-to-back South-West Conference champion Newtown High School football team have three-peat on their radar, but they’re also hoping for even more playoff success this fall. A state ti...

Dance And Cheer Squads Go For More Championships

By Andy Hutchison

Published: Sep 11, 2014 12:00 AM

Coming off South-West Conference championship seasons a year ago, Newtown High School’s dance and cheerleading squads are back for more postseason success this year. The dancers look forward to perfor...

Volleyball Team Aims High Despite Lineup Overhaul

By Andy Hutchison

Published: Sep 10, 2014 12:00 AM

The graduation of six team members who saw regular playing time last fall hasn’t prevented Tom Czaplinski, coach of the Newtown High School girls’ volleyball team, from maintaining his always-high exp...

New Style Of Play, Same High Expectations For Newtown's Boys' Booters - Again

By Andy Hutchison

Published: Sep 10, 2014 12:00 AM

The early outlook and scenario are, in many ways, somewhat of a carbon copy of last year’s. Brian Neumeyer, coach of Newtown High School’s boys’ soccer team, is hopeful that the finish is just a littl...

Town & Country Garden Club Launches Membership Drive

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Democratic Women’s Caucus Endorses Moore

This is a bizarre and misleading letter to our Newtown Bee. There has not been a Democratic Women's Caucus in Newtown. If there is one now, it was recently (and quietly) formed. I had expressed interest. I wasn't invited. And it was apparently formed without the official knowledge of the Democratic Town Committee. Who are its members? And why is it endorsing Brandon Moore, especially at this stage of the election process? Is this the endorsement of an established body of active women democrats or is it the preference of the two letter signers? Nothing against Brandon Moore, but Michelle Ku is also running for Connecticut State Assembly District 106. Michelle Ku, who is well-known in Newtown for her years of dedicated public service, Michelle Ku who has been a long-time advocate for women's issues, Michelle Ku who should have been invited to be a founding member of this so-called Democratic Women's Caucus. This Women's Caucus may only speak for the two people who signed this letter. It certainly doesn't speak for me, a democratic woman in Newtown.

Democratic Women’s Caucus Endorses Moore

Mrs. Schull was an amazing teacher. She taught my son and daughter. For my son Ross she created a friendship bench for students to sit on while waiting at the front entrance. I will always remember her for that kindness.

Julie Maxwell Shull

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My darling, You were the best GRANDmother a child could ask for. You created so many great memories & traditions that I have passed down to your Great grandchildren. You brought joy into every room you stepped into. Your laughter, singing, whistling and the signature Rockettes high kicks, is something I will always hold in my heart. There was something about walking into your home and being greeted by your beautiful face. *kiss on each check* followed by HELLOOOOOO Darling! The classical music playing softly in the background and your love and comfort made your home, a safe space. Somewhere, where love knew no boundaries. It was so much more than a home. I aim for the same in my home, and play the classic music 24/7, but it will never be the same. I pray I can be 1/4 of GRAND, you put in GRANDmother. You were so resilient. You found the positive in every situation. I look up to you so much. I remember begging Mom and Dad for years to change my name to “Carmen”. They didn’t officially change my name, but eventually started calling me “Carmenita” as I am a little you. THE HONOR. You were there for me, no matter the day or hour. You were always the one who would talk me through whatever hard situation I was going through. When my baby passed away, I refused to talk to anyone for 3 weeks. Except for you. You said to me “Better days are coming, babes. There’s always a rainbow after the storm”. Of course, you were right, because you are GRAND. I picture you in heaven dancing and laughing with him. Uncle Jay playing the money game with him. To know you are with your children again & with mine does bring me some joy. Twas the night before Christmas & New Year’s Eve, will never be the same. Another tradition you created. A memory that will last forever. Not just with me, but for generations to come. It may not be the same, but we won’t let it die. It will live on, in your name. To be your first GRANDchild was a blessing. I could write an entire book about you & all the amazing things about you. Even though we were robbed of time together & it makes me angry, I know I will see you again. This isn’t a goodbye, but a “see you later”. Just like we ended every phone call. Ciao, darling. I love you. MWAH MWAH! Love your GRANDchild, Kimberly aka Carmenita

Carmen Accashian

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