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Published: Jul 02, 2024 at 09:00 AM
Thirty-five years ago, what started out as a humble fundraiser for Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company's golden anniversary is now a bustling annual tradition. This year, on June 7 and 8, the members of the company — assisted by dozens of addi...
Published: Jul 02, 2024 at 07:00 AM
Every year, Alzheimer’s Association hosts several “Longest Day” fundraisers across the country. Some people host marathons, some people host motorcycle rides, and some host bowling tournaments. Here, in Newtown, Newtown Bridge Club hosted their 8th A...
Updated: Jul 01, 2024 at 08:22 AM
At the beginning of June, Transfer Station permit holders were sent a flyer explaining new orange trash bags were going to be coming to Newtown soon. A lot of residents saw the flyer and became concerned that the town might be doing away with freedom...
Published: Jul 01, 2024 at 07:00 AM
Firearm Charge
Newtown Police report that at approximately 9:18 pm June 10, officers were dispatched to 66 Church Hill Road, the Blue Colony Diner, for a report of suspicious activity.
Upon arrival, officers were advised of a possible disturbanc...
Published: Jul 01, 2024 at 07:00 AM
Wednesday, June 19: 9:22 am, medical assist, Mt Pleasant Road, Hawleyville responded; 10:08 pm, tree/wires down, 160 Boggs Hill Road, Dodgingtown responded; 3:48 pm, tree/wires down, Saw Mill/Mt Pleasant, Hawleyville responded; 3:54 pm, motor veh...
Published: Jun 30, 2024 at 08:00 AM
The Commission on Aging invited a guest speaker for a subcommittee meeting to develop a strategic plan for senior service in town on Monday, June 24.
The guest speaker for the meeting was strategic planner Lyn Kobsa, who was recommended by COA member...
Updated: Jul 05, 2024 at 05:13 PM
Newtown resident Penelope Jackson fondly looks back on her journey to becoming Forman School Class of 2024’s Salutatorian and delivering a speech to her fellow graduates at the school’s Senior Appreciation Night in late May.
Jackson has spent most of...
Published: Jun 28, 2024 at 04:00 PM
July 2, 1999
HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER of Becky Smith.
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In investigating a June fire which extensively damaged a landmark Botsford house, fire officials theorize that someone sometime after 7 am June 8 kicked in the back door of 8 Huntingtown ...
Published: Jun 28, 2024 at 08:00 AM
As this cat roams free I offer a reminder to all of you kooky dog-owning people that Newtown residents should be registering or renewing your canine pet’s license this month. All dogs over the age of six months must be registered, which also verifies...
Published: Jun 28, 2024 at 08:00 AM
Newtown Forest Association (NFA) announced that they reached an agreement with Dr Thomas Draper’s estate to purchase Deep Brook Farm for $1,300,000 in an e-mail sent to donors on Thursday, June 20.
The plan to purchase the 63-acre property has been u...
