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Dining Guide: Papa Al’s — Pizza, Pasta, And Subs

Published: January 02, 2026 1:46 pm

Papa Al’s Pizza, Pasta, and Subs draws in travelers, business people, families — even a former president of the United States — who all appreciate affordable prices, friendly service, and plenty of me...

Union Savings Bank Promotes Joseph Morrissey To Executive Vice President, Commercial Lending

Published: January 02, 2026 7:30 am

Newtown resident Joseph Morrissey has recently been promoted to executive vice president of commercial lending at Union Savings Bank.

Union Savings Bank Collected 1,000 Pounds Of Food And Donated $100,000 To Local Food Pantries

Published: January 02, 2026 7:15 am

Union Savings Bank collected 1,000 pounds of food and donated $100,000 to local food pantries, including FAITH Food Pantry.

C.H. Booth Library To Host ‘Job Search With The Career Coach’ On January 7

Published: December 30, 2025 7:00 am

C.H. Booth Library will host an open job search lab on January 7.

Northern Fairfield Professionals To Host Next Meeting January 13

Published: December 30, 2025 7:00 am

Northern Fairfield Professionals will host its next meeting on Tuesday, January 13.

SMT Corp Expands ISO/IEC 17025 And SAE AS6171 Accreditations To UK Laboratory, Strengthening Global Counterfeit Detection Capabilities

Published: December 17, 2025 7:00 am

SMT Corp, a Sandy Hook-based business, is expanding its UK laboratory capabilities.

Kling Brothers Builders Offers Community A Different Type Of Career Path

By Sam Cross

Published: December 17, 2025 7:00 am

Newtown's Kling Brothers Builders offers a unique apprenticeship program for young people looking for a different kind of career path.

Roberto Espinal Joins Newtown Savings Bank As Business Relationship Banker

Published: December 08, 2025 7:45 am

Roberto Espinal is the new business relationship banker for Newtown Savings Bank.

529 Savings Plans: Educations Savings For Families

Published: December 08, 2025 7:30 am

Newtown Savings Bank offers tips for 529 savings plans.

C.H. Booth Library To Host ‘Women And Money Roundtable’ Event

Published: December 06, 2025 8:00 am

The next Women and Money Roundtable will be on Wednesday, December 10, 1-2 pm.

Last Call To Help Select Sportsman Of The Year

Frederick Brian Amey

‘Brad Stanton: Light And Lines, Figuratively’ To Open January 10 At Still River Editions

Snapshot: Madelia Hickman Ring

David G. Sorensen

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

We love Papa Al’s both for take out and sit down. We’d highly recommend!

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

Unfortunately, I think this is likely to get worse, not better... Based on both public comments and private conversations, I’m increasingly concerned that our newly elected First Selectman intends not just to install these cameras, but to expand their use for full-blown enforcement and fines. Try getting a straight answer out of him about the long-term plan and you quickly realize how vague the responses become. Tyler is absolutely right to raise the privacy issue. These systems don’t just “catch speeders” — they quietly build a database of where we drive, when we drive, and who is in our vehicles. Once that infrastructure is in place, it becomes very easy to justify expanding its scope: more cameras, more locations, more uses, and eventually more automated enforcement. If Newtown is going down this road, residents deserve clear, written answers to some basic questions before anything is expanded: What limits will be placed on how and where cameras are used? Will footage and plate data be used only for speed enforcement, or for other investigations too? How long will data be stored, and who can access it? What safeguards will prevent vendors and individuals from abusing this information? Without firm, enforceable rules in place, “just a few cameras to slow traffic” can turn into something very different over time. I support safe roads — but not at the cost of unchecked surveillance and vague promises from our leaders. You try getting straight answers out of our First Selectman, myself and others have not been able to...

Discusses Traffic Cameras

I had to hold back a laugh at the idea that 7:30 pm is apparently such a late-night hardship that we’re already talking about moving meetings earlier. For a lot of residents, 7:30 is the earliest they can realistically get to Town Hall after work, family obligations, and the rest of real life. Shifting BOS meetings to 7:00 might make the calendar look tidier for those in the building, but it makes participation harder for the people who pay for the building. If the new First Selectman’s week is already booked solid and evening meetings feel like a strain, that’s not a reason to move the goalposts on public access—it's a reminder that the job is supposed to be demanding. Public service means accommodating the public, even when it’s inconvenient.

Walczak Adjusts To New Role, First Board Meeting

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