Local News for Newtown, Connecticut

The Newtown Bee: There is a new …

There is a new head coach on the Newtown High School girls’ tennis court. Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

The Newtown Bee: The COVID-19 pandemic is …

The COVID-19 pandemic is going to mean a second spring without a Newtown Earth Day Festival. Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

NHS Athletics: Stonehill Presents St. Thomas …

Stonehill Presents St. Thomas Aquinas Medals in Celebration of National Student-Athlete Week – Stonehill Congratulations to former Hawks Joey Conrod and Derek Ivey on this prestigious award! Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

The Newtown Bee: Local registrars have posted …

Local registrars have posted a list of eligible addresses within the 112th Legislative District ahead of the April 13 Special Election. See if you are eligible. Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Absentee Ballots now available for Newtown’s Budget Referendum and Special Election

Special voting hours, Saturday, April 10th, 9am to noon for 112th Special ElectionAbsentee ballot application forSpecial Election-Click hereIf you are coming in person to pick up your ballot,please download and fill it out prior to coming in.Special Election is for registered voters ONLY residing the following roads Absentee ballot application forBudget Referendum-Click here BALLOT QUESTIONSExplanatory READ MORE.

The Newtown Bee: The Newtown High School …

The Newtown High School softball team is looking to make the most of return to the field following last year’s coronavirus-canceled season. Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

The Newtown Bee: Planning to vote at …

Planning to vote at the April 27 Budget Referendum Then ‘Watch & Learn’ during our special live webcasts highlighting two major spending authorizations you will be making. Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

The Newtown Bee: Town budget for 2021-2022 …

Town budget for 2021-2022 approved by the Legislative Council. Click the link below to learn more. Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

The Newtown Bee: The Board of Police …

The Board of Police Commissioners covered a lot of ground in just under an hour during its April 6 meeting. Read more here: Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

The Newtown Bee: Newtown Underwater Search And …

Newtown Underwater Search And Rescue was part of a rescue effort that turned into a recovery mission in New Milford on Easter Sunday. Read more here: Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Ben’s Lighthouse Gift Card Drive to Support Newtown Social Services on April 24

Ben’s Lighthouse Gift Card Drive to Support Newtown Social Services on April 24 from 9am to 1pm in the bus loop BEHIND Reed Intermediate School. Please be the beacon of light and help us support our community by donating a gift card from the following places: Stop & Shop Big Y Caraluzzi’s Shop Rite Subway READ MORE.

Newtown Police Welcome New Officer to Department!

Newtown Police Department is proud to introduce the newest member of the Department, Officer Hugo Rojas. Officer Rojas was sworn in today surrounded by his family and fellow members of the police department. Officer Rojas retired from the NYPD in 2020 and is looking forward to continuing his law enforcement journey in Newtown. “This is READ MORE.

The Newtown Bee: Find out what multi …

Find out what multi Grammy-winning jazz guitarist John Scofield had to tell The Newtown Bee about his first gig in a year – coming up April 24 at @RPlayhouse / The Ridgefield Playhouse. Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

C. H. Booth Library: Learn all about…let’s say …

Learn all about…let’s say the CHICKENS and the bees at the library! This is the theme of our current display by the 3rd floor elevator, and we have more books and downloadable items of course! #ConnectAtCHBooth #NewtownCT Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Red Cross Blood Drives at Newtown Congregational Church April 22 and April 23

Red Cross Blood Drive at Newtown Congregational Church April 22 & 23 The Red Cross continues to urge healthy individuals, especially those with type O blood, to give blood to ensure hospitals can meet patient needs. Schedule a donation appointment by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or READ MORE.

The Newtown Bee: Read the recent top …

Read the recent top five stories published to by clicking the story below. #readthenewtownbee #newtownct https://t.co/YPZAoLdkSx Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

By Newtown Finance Board: Incentive Program Approved

NEWTOWN – The Board of Finance met Thursday, March 25, and unanimously approved a business incentive program for Country Camper at 201 South Main St. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.

Newtown Council Okays Incentive Plan for Business

NEWTOWN – The Legislative Council, meeting Wednesday, March 31, had three items of business to complete: a review of the overall proposed 2021-22 budget, approval of an incentive program for a possible new business and approval of a transfer of… Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.

C. H. Booth Library: This week the Cyrenius …

This week the Cyrenius H. Booth Library has 27 new books. New items include King of Scars, Sunflower Sisters, That Summer, The Summer of Lost and Found, Year of the Witch, The Plot, While Justice Sleeps, Godmothers, and A Master of Djinn. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

The Newtown Bee: A Newtown native has …

A Newtown native has been elected the new president of a statewide association that has been serving the state’s cemetery industry since 1942. Read more here: Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.