Finance Director Glenys Salas (left) and First Selectman Jeff Capeci were invited by Board of Education members to their Tuesday, January 28 meeting to help them better understand the Medical Self-Insurance Fund, as health insurance is one of the major drivers of budgetary pressures for this fiscal year. —Bee Photo, Visca

Jan 28, 2025 · Janet Mae Finlay Rikhoff, 90, of Newtown passed away peacefully, after a short illness, on Sunday, January 19.

The Little Theatre, 18 Orchard Hill Road. Curtain at 8 pm Tickets $30 Town Players of Newtown production of holiday radio play directed by Robin Frome, continues weekends to December 14; newtownplayers.org. Read more here: ‘The Bishop’s Wife’ To Be Presented As Live 1940s Radio Play and here: Theater Review:” Town Players Charm With ‘The…

Jan 27, 2025 · The Economic Development Commissioners hosted elections for chair and vice chair positions at the Tuesday, January 21 meeting.

2 days ago · Newtown Police are asking anyone who saw a crash, or the time leading up to it, Sunday afternoon on Botsford Hill Road to contact them. The crash sent four people to the hospital and closed the road for nearly four hours.

Jan 3, 2025 · It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Joan White Tynan on January 1, 2025 at the age of 92. Born on March 20, 1932 in Bridgeport, Joan was the youngest child of Ada and John White. She grew up in Bridgeport in a lovely area near the sound named Seaside Village and attended Bassick High School, where she pursued a career as an administrative assistant. Subsequently, she worked ...

Dec 31, 2024 · This year was a stellar year for the Newtown community. The summer was packed with annual events such as the Labor Day parade, LobsterFest, and the Friends of the C.H. Booth Library Book Sale. The war...

Oct 24, 2024 · How is greed at the heart of this proposal? The 8-30 standard was originally established to provide affordable housing for those who are struggling to make ends meet. It's a vital tool for developers who face resistance from obstructive zoning departments—an issue that certainly reflects our current situation. While you may see it …

Jan 1, 2025 · The Newtown Bee is looking for the first child born to Newtown parents in 2025. This will continue a tradition now in its 67th year. The winning parents will be the ones who submit the earliest birthdate (and time, if necessary, to break a tie) to The Newtown Bee by noon Monday, January 6. Parents must be Newtown residents and will need to share the exact time and date of the child’s birth ...

Jan 6, 2025 · Both Drivers Injured In Collision Newtown Police report Diego Porto, 42, of Mt Vernon, N.Y., operating a 2006 Toyota Rav4, was attempting to turn onto Bennett’s Bridge Road from a driveway at 7:51 pm December 11. Alicia Ligouri, 17, of Sandy Hook, operating a 2006 Nissan Titan, was traveling northbound on Bennett’s Bridge Road. Porto’s vehicle struck Ligouri’s vehicle. Porto and ...