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Published: Apr 26, 2025 at 08:00 AM
The Newtown chapter of Hearts of Hope presented a Paint with a Purpose painting party at Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue’s main station in late February, and one local family recently made sure the hand painted gifts reached their destination.
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Published: Apr 26, 2025 at 07:00 AM
MONROE — Newtown High School’s boys’ lacrosse team went on the road, overcame deficits of 3-0 and 4-2, reeled off five straight goals, and held on to defeat the host Masuk Panthers 8-7 on April 17.
The Nighthawks were within 4-3 at the half and Marcu...
Updated: Apr 25, 2025 at 09:49 AM
Several hundred people attended the latest local Rock This Democracy vigil, held on Saturday, April 19, which concluded with attendees marching around the Main Street Flagpole with signs and candles.
Organized in collaboration with 50501, Newtown Act...
Published: Apr 25, 2025 at 07:45 AM
Newtown joined locations across the country last week in commemorating Paul Revere’s historic ride in Massachusetts, where the Boston silversmith and others warned fellow patriots of the British Army’s approach toward Lexington and Concord.
Two Light...
Published: Apr 25, 2025 at 07:00 AM
The Planning & Zoning Commission heard two applications during its April 17 meeting. The first application was by Newtown Youth Academy (NYA) requesting a text amendment to the zoning regulations for the Fairfield Hills campus. The second concerned t...
Published: Apr 25, 2025 at 07:00 AM
The bats got hot when Newtown High School’s baseball team hosted Bunnell of Stratford on April 16. The Nighthawks earned their first win in decisive fashion, posting a 15-5 triumph over the Bulldogs.
“We hit the ball very well,” said Newtown Coach Ia...
Updated: Apr 25, 2025 at 03:51 PM
Both the 2025-26 municipal and education budgets, as well as five proposed capital projects, all passed at referendum on April 22.
The municipal budget passed 2,479 to 1,777; the education budget margin passed, 2,432 to 1,838.
Advisory questions on w...
Updated: Apr 24, 2025 at 03:35 PM
Spring has sprung. Faces turn eagerly toward the sun, hoping for just a few minutes of warmth to burn through the winter haze. Crocuses are appearing. A few weeks ago a lone yellow one poked out from dead leaves and other natural debris that has prot...
Updated: Apr 24, 2025 at 04:57 PM
HARTFORD — State Representatives Mitch Bolinsky and Martin Foncello announced the date of an upcoming, locally important public hearing before the Connecticut General Assembly’s Joint Committee on Government Oversight. The hearing is confirmed for 2 ...
Published: Apr 24, 2025 at 07:00 AM
Author and illustrator Abi Cushman visited Hawley Elementary School and talked to students about how she writes and illustrates her books on Friday, April 11. The visit also acted as the culminating event for the school’s “Hawley Loves to Read Week.”...
