November 29, 1991

While bicycling on a back road in Jamaica Vt., Ron Tietjen and his son Derek didn't expect to see a fire truck from the Newtown Hook and Ladder Volunteer Fire Company. But that's what they saw, right there. In a field was an old fire truck, bearing the words "Newtown" and "Hook & Ladder Co No. 1 Aerial." Before driving back to Connecticut Dr Tietjen and his family drove by the field again, so he could snap a photograph of the truck from their town. As it turned out, it was the first aerial truck ever owned by Newtown Hook and Ladder Volunteer Fire Company.

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The Sandy Hook Organization for Prosperity (SHOP) recently emailed a petition to the US Postal Service, asking that it not close its Sandy Hook Post Office, as planned,  after it constructs the new  Newtown Post Office on Commerce Road. Lou Bastos of SHOP said he didn't know how many signatures were obtained, but there were about seven or eight pages, with between 20 an 25 signatures on each page. "To be honest, I don't think it has much chance," said Mr Bastos, "But we thought we better try. I don't think the Post Office is that responsive anymore to what people want in their towns. It's more into cost effectiveness."

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For the seventh consecutive year, Rosalie Knapp is collecting Christmas gifts for children, ranging from gifts for infants to gifts for youth through their late teens. Mrs Knapp asks that people bring unwrapped gifts to either the Newtown General Store or the Red Brick General Store.

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The Heritage Preservation Trust of Newtown and the Town of Newtown have have received a merit award from the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation. The award was in recognition of the renovation work on and preservation of the Newtown Meeting House. The award was given at the 25 anniversary dinner of the National Preservation Act at the state legislative office building on November 22.The award was given jointly to the trust and to the town because while the trust was responsible for the renovation, the town owns the building.

November 18, 1966

Close to 100 people attended the Newtown Historical Society meeting on Tuesday, November 15, in the Alexandria Room. The Middlegate schoolhouse was considered. This has been offered to the society by Harry Gould with stipulation that it be moved from its present site on Route 25. The Newtown Board  of Education has agreed to placement of the old schoolhouse  on the grounds of the new Middle Gate School. John Stefanko estimated cost of moving to be about $3,500. This includes a new foundation.

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An impressive service of dedication was held Sunday afternoon in the new Bible Baptist Church on Sugar Street, formally putting into use the town's newest house of worship. More than 400 people attended the service and reception which followed, with many visiting clergymen and church people from out-of-town.

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Card of Thanks. Dear Kiwanis, I , and all the other kids in Newtown want to thank you for making it possible to see the free movie last Saturday. I want to thank you again for making it the most wonderful kids day Newtown has ever had.

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Six Connecticut archers were successful in getting their deer during the first two weeks of the state's two-month bow season. Bow hunters must purchase a special archery license to hunt deer in addition to the regular Connecticut hunting license. Deer may be hunted on designated stae-owned land and on private property with the homeowner's permission. Season limit is one deer.

November 14, 1941

Townspeople will be much interested in the visit paid Wednesday by the State Park and Forest Commission. We understand that there is every desire on the part of the commission to create a state park in the Glen. With cause to hope that, through their good offices, it can be accomplished. Obviously, the Glen is a spot of unique natural beauty - that is, it can be restored as such, when the present practice of using it for a dumping ground is abolished.

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A delightful occasion took place on Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs George B. Beers, when friends and members of the family gathered at tea from 4 to 6 o'clock to extend congratulations to the well known and beloved couple on their fiftieth wedding anniversary. The house was adorned with flowers, and there were a number of gifts including a handsome upholstered chair given by a number of local friends.

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A large number of Newtown citizens, prominent in many local groups, are sponsoring a memorial and protest meeting on the steps of the Edmond Town Hall on November 16 from 12:15 to 12:30 o 'clock  in honor of the many hostages now being  executed in the occupied countries in Europe. This meeting is one of thousands to be held in the United States, Latin America and the Orient on the same day and for the same purpose, as an expression of free mankind's profound sympathy for the thousands of leaders and citizens of conquered nations now being subjected to mass slaughter in Nazi executions.

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It is requested by local Red Cross production manager Mrs Edward R. Hampton that all workers discontinue work they are now doing and knit sleeveless sweaters for the boys now serving in our own Army and Navy. Wool and instructions may be obtained from Mrs Milton Hull at the Hobby Shop.

November 17, 1916

Put down in your diary, the first snow in Connecticut for the fall and winter of 1916, November 15.

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About 20 members of Pootatuck Grange gave George Clara a surprise Wednesday night, being that it was his birthday. Whist was played. Miss Pearl Canfield winning the first prize, and Mrs Dora Strisik the second. A birthday cake was a feature of the evening.

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Edward Botsford is making extensive repairs at the residence at Snake Rock Farm for President A.T. Hadley of Yale University.

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Miss Jess Hill, with a party of lady friends, enjoyed a stay from Friday until Monday at the Hill cottage on Pine Street.

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When the electric lights are installed in Sandy Hook an agreement has been made whereby moving pictures will be given in St Mary's Hall. A capable manager has the matter under consideration.

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