June 14, 1985

The state Department of Environmental Protection has ordered Newtown to clear up its pollution problems posed by ailing septic systems before next August, according to a DEP official. Earlier this year the Board of Selectmen unanimously rejected the Water Pollution Control Authority’s $17.8 million plan to install sewers in parts of the Borough, Sandy Hook, and the Taunton Pond area. The board suggested that the WPCA formulate a program calling for regular septic system inspections.

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Three men were arrested June 8 after a Newtown police sergeant had his nose broken in a Queen Street Shopping Center fracas. Police said Sgt Robert Braatz was treated and released at Danbury Hospital after a man kicked him in the face and fled the scene. The 9:50 pm incident started when four men allegedly began harassing a tow-truck operator who was trying to remove an unregistered car from the shopping center.

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Initial response to a townwide survey indicates a crucial need for subsidized host homes for children and youth of all ages, according to Newtown Social Services Director Lynn Burton. Lack of such facilities results in placement of children and youths with problems at too great a distance from family, school and community.

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A Connecticut swimming pool has a three-month season at most. On June 11 the Parks and Recreation Commission discussed ways to extend the season of the proposed pool at Timothy B. Treadwell Memorial Park. The commission still has high hopes that it will be able to build a filtered swimming pool despite the fact that State and federal funds for the $750,000 project were denied this year.

 

June 17, 1960

MISS NEWTOWN CONTEST With Two Girls In Waiting NEWTOWN COMBINED FIRE COMPANIES CARNIVAL JULY 5TH. Must be resident of Newtown, 15 to 18 years of age. Wear blouse and Bermuda shorts. Entries close July 1st. FIRST PRIZE — $25.00 SAVINGS BOND

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The Connecticut Supreme Court of Errors has upheld the constitutionality of the Connecticut Statute that allows public transportation for pupils of nonprofit private schools. The public act “comes up to, but does not breach, the wall of separation between church and state.” The court said, however, that money may not be taken from the “School Fund” or the “Town Deposit Fund” for transportation of pupils attending nonprofit public schools, a ruling that it is felt can be handled in bookkeeping.

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Eighteen little Fresh Air guests are scheduled to arrive in Newtown and surrounding communities this summer. Half of these children are reinvited guests, which means that only nine new invitations have been extended by local residents. Mrs Charles Rudolph, chairman, hopes to receive calls for more children in the remaining two weeks of the drive. “This year’s response is somewhat disappointing,” Mrs Rudolph said.

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Seventy-three students, the largest graduating class in the history, will graduate from Newtown High School in commencement exercises to be held at the Edmond Town Hall, next Thursday evening, June 23. Admission to the Newtown High School commencement is by ticket only. A reserved section will be maintained for parents of the graduates.

June 14, 1935

The bi-annual round-up for physical examination of children of preschool age, children who will enter school 1 the fall or in the fall of 1936, will be held in the Hawley school on Thursday, June 20, beginning at 10 am. If there are any parents who have not already registered their children, they are urged to do so at once by communicating with the nurse, Miss Johnston, telephone 366.

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A kindergarten school has been started, this week, by the Child Study Group. It is being held two mornings a week at the home of Mrs William G. Wright, under the supervision of Miss Emily Leahy. Eight children attended the opening session on Tuesday morning.

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Albert Boyson has just installed one of the new Burton Ford Refrigerating Tanks for the cooling for bottled milk. This tank has a capacity of 240 quarts. Immediately after bottling, the milk is kept in this ice tank until time for delivery to the customer. Albert Boyson, son of Mr and Mrs A.M. Boyson, fell on the wet grass while delivering milk Tuesday and hurt his neck, laying him up for a few days.

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Country Club Notes: The regular June meeting of the Board of Governors was held at the club house, last Friday evening when routine business was transacted. It was voted to change the charge to guests and transients for play on the tennis courts to 25 cents per hour, in the belief that many more players locally and from out of town will take advantage of the reduced rate.

 

June 17, 1910

Despite the downpour of rain, Sunday, the Children’s Day exercises at the Congregational Sunday school were carried out as planned with about 100 children in attendance. The auditorium had been beautified with field and garden flowers, the decorations were very tasteful. A carol service, entitled, “Follow Me,” prepared by the Congregational Sunday School and Publishing Society was used.

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The Barnum and Bailey Greatest Show on Earth is the powerful magnet that will draw thousands of people from Newtown and vicinity on Friday, June 25. A glance at the list of features offered by this circus discloses many wonders. The Abreu family of Mexican gymnasts introduce a great novelty act. Other notables are the Konyot family of riders, the La Faile family of World’s strongest men, Winston’s equestrian seals, the Dollar family of acrobats, and Victoria Codona, the greatest high wire artist in the world. There are 40 elephants, 700 horse, and 1,280 employees. The forenoon parade is the most gorgeous affair ever offered by a circus. It cost $1,000,000.

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Thomas Keating, the hustling and expert strawberry man, is as usual putting prime berries in the local stores. Last year he had a crop of 13,000 quarts but he thinks his 1910 crop will fall short of that figure, this year.