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Girls Race To Unbeaten Finish, Boys Solid As SWC Meet Draws Closer

Published: May 22, 2014 12:00 am

Newtown High School’s girls’ track and field team capped off an undefeated regular season (15-0) with a 106-44 win over Bethel, a 116-34 triumph over New Milford, and a 120-30 victory over Masuk of Mo...

High School Golf Team Cruises Toward Postseason

Published: May 22, 2014 12:00 am

Newtown High School’s boys’ golf team capped off a 15-1 season with a win over visiting Masuk of Monroe at Rock Ridge Country Club on May 21. The Nighthawks shot a 154 and Masuk had a 170 at the par 3...

Hawk Laxmen Get Tested, Are Prepared For Playoffs

By Andy Hutchison

Published: May 22, 2014 12:00 am

The postseason felt like it started a little early for members of Newtown High School’s boys’ lacrosse team, as they tangled in an inter-conference battle with the FCIAC’s Staples of Westport squad at...

Baseball Team Looks To Build Off Winning Ways As Playoffs Commence

By Andy Hutchison

Published: May 22, 2014 12:00 am

Newtown High School’s baseball team reeled off six straight wins heading into the May 20 regular-season finale with Notre Dame-Fairfield. The Nighthawks lost a tough 3-2, nine-inning decision to the h...

Newtown High's Fletcher, Kenney Receive Coach Of Year Recognition

By Andy Hutchison

Published: May 22, 2014 12:00 am

There’s no question, coaches coach to win. They drive their players to maximize their abilities, push them to do better — and, yes, sometimes yell at them to fix their mistakes. Winning is one of the ...

Softball Team Heads Into Tourney On Winning Note

By Andy Hutchison

Published: May 22, 2014 12:00 am

Newtown High School’s softball team closed out the regular season with seven wins in its final eight contests — the only blemish an 8-1 setback to unbeaten-in-the-South-West Conference Lauralton Hall ...

Charity Baseball Game To Benefit Regional Hospice And Home Care

Published: May 22, 2014 12:00 am

The KIDO (Kids In Deed Organization) and the Fairfield County Captains (14U travel baseball) are joining forces by hosting a charity baseball game at High Meadow Field on Tuesday, May 27, at 6:30 pm. ...

Boys Tennis Team Falls In Finals

Published: May 21, 2014 12:00 am

Newtown High School’s boys’ tennis team, despite the loss of a handful of seniors a year ago, reached the South-West Conference championship match before falling 6-1 to top-seeded and host Weston on M...

Boys Tennis Team Wins SWC Semifinals

Published: May 20, 2014 12:00 am

Newtown High School’s boys’ tennis team edged Pomperaug of Southbury 4-3 in the South-West Conference Tournament semifinals on May 19. The Nighthawks advanced to take on Weston in the May 20 champions...

Lucky 13 For Hawks As Softball Team Keeps Winning

By Andy Hutchison

Published: May 15, 2014 12:00 am

Thirteen has proven to be a lucky number for Newtown High School’s softball team lately. That’s the run total the Nighthawks put up on the scoreboards in three of four games — all wins — this past wee...

Newtown Police Seeking Witnesses To Serious Main Street Crash

Middle Gate Holds Kindergarten Toy Drive For Danbury Hospital

SCAN Planning Small Works Show

HVWS Celebrates The Season With Harvest Festival

Lin Hertberg Inducted Into Softball Hall Of Fame

I’m honestly confused by the objection to “cut-throughs.” Newtown is full of them, and they’re used every day without issue. Some of the more well-known examples are Elm Drive, Oakview, School House Hill, Pearl Street, Head of Meadow, Country Club Road, Point of Rocks, Hall Lane, Tinkerfield - Old Taunton Press, and Samp Road. I’m sure I’m even missing a few. Given that, it’s hard to understand why this particular development is being singled out. Cut-throughs are a normal and longstanding part of how traffic moves in town. If they’re acceptable everywhere else — including roads that are narrower, steeper, or more heavily used — it seems inconsistent to suddenly treat this one as a crisis.

P&Z Commission Continues Public Hearing For 128-130 Mt Pleasant Road

I want to clarify that the attorney at last week’s Planning & Zoning meeting was not threatening the commission, but explaining how the law works. The reality is that if we do not reach a compromise, 100% there will be lawsuits — it’s not a matter of intimidation, it’s a matter of legal process. We all want smart growth and a Newtown that welcomes families, but it’s important to approach these conversations with a clear understanding of the legal framework. Recognizing the inevitability of legal challenges when consensus isn’t reached doesn’t undermine local control — it helps ensure that planning decisions are made thoughtfully and proactively.

Discusses Need For Planning In Zoning

The recent infighting within the Democratic Party says it all — they can’t even hold their own coalition together. Their failure to get the ACA supplements passed and the embarrassing way they handled the shutdown prove that their so-called “unity” is just for show. Republicans don’t need to reinvent the wheel here — we just have to stand firm and stay together. When we do, Democrats eventually cave, every time. They talk about democracy, but their party is eating itself from the inside out. Last week’s elections (blue ripple) might have given them a short-term headline, but that doesn’t change the bigger picture: Americans are tired of chaos, hypocrisy, and performative outrage. Strength and stability win in the long run — and that’s exactly what we bring when we stand united.

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Wonderful memories of Mrs. Van Syckle. Her entire family were so helpful when we lost our home in a fire.

In Memory of Edith Walton Geiger Van Syckle

Such a beautiful person with a beautiful soul. Gone way too soon. You will be missed Connie. Rest in Peace.

Constance Braun

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Girls Race To Unbeaten Finish, Boys Solid As SWC Meet Draws Closer

High School Golf Team Cruises Toward Postseason

Hawk Laxmen Get Tested, Are Prepared For Playoffs

Baseball Team Looks To Build Off Winning Ways As Playoffs Commence

Newtown High's Fletcher, Kenney Receive Coach Of Year Recognition

Softball Team Heads Into Tourney On Winning Note

Charity Baseball Game To Benefit Regional Hospice And Home Care

Boys Tennis Team Falls In Finals

Boys Tennis Team Wins SWC Semifinals

Lucky 13 For Hawks As Softball Team Keeps Winning