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The Buzz from The Newtown Bee for 2/10/12

Rating Agencies Affirm Newtown's Bond Raiting; School Board Hears Report On Special Education; Delegation From China Welcomed in the School District; Aquarion Completes Water...

The Newtown Bee's Sports Wrap Up for 2/10/12

NHS Indoor Track Teams Are Successful at Southwest Championships; Boys Basketball Beats Pomperaug On A Good Defensive Effort; Girls Basketball Loses At Pomperaug and Beats New...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

The Newtown Bee's Sports Wrap Up for 2/3/12

Two NHS Grapplers Reach The 100-Win Mark; Boys Basketball Upsets Brookfield and then Beats Oxford; Girls Basketball Also Tops Brookfiled and Oxford; Hockey Team Shuts Out Masuk;...

The Buzz from The Newtown Bee for 2/3/12

School Board Approves A $70 Million Budget; Board of Finance Codifies Financial Practices; Fulfilling Final Wishes Of A Family Friend; Town Clerk Moves To Preserve Privacy In...

St Rose of Lima School New Family Registration

St. Rose of Lima School welcomes new families to visit the school for a tour by our Admissions Coordinator, Mrs. Kim Braun. Registration is now open to new families in our...

The Newtown Bee's Sports Wrap Up for 1/20/12

NHS Hockey Overwhelms Joel Barlow, 8-1; Wrestlers Top Brookfield, Finish Fifth in Tourney; Golfing In January?; KofC Free-Throw Contest

The Buzz from The Newtown Bee for 1/20/12

First Selectman Unvels 1012-2013 Budget Proposal; School Board Hears A Budget Presentation by Superintendent; Pre-Trial Conferences Discuss Former Police Officers Pending Trial;...

The Newtown Bee's Sports Wrap Up for 1/13/12

NHS Girls Basketball Is Dominating Opponents; Boys Come Close Against Immaculate

The Buzz from The Newtown Bee for 1/13/12

Legislative Council Hears From Local Legislators; Hovey and Lyddy Meet With School Board on Special Education; Finance Board Reviews Options For Firehouse Financing; Retailer...

A Call for Health Leaders to Address Health Equity

Jan. 10, 2012 - The Connecticut Health Foundation's Health Leadership Fellows Program is now accepting applications for its eighth class, which begins September 2012. CT Health's...

The Newtown Bee's Sports Wrap Up for 1/6/12

Jack Shpunt Honored For 40-plus Years Serving Youth Sports; NHS Boys Lose To Masuk; Girls Hoopsters Move to 7-1; NHS Hockey Closes Season With Three Straight Wins;

The Buzz from The Newtown Bee for 1/6/12

State Grant Aimed At Improvements at FFH; Dog Pound Takes Shape; Reed Resigns From Fairfield Hills Authority; Panel Looks At State Funding Formulas; New Vicar At Christ The King...

Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Newtown, Connecticut with AmericanTowns Newtown Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Fairfield County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Newtown organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Newtown is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when you...

Weekend Activities in and around Newtown

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

Eat Local! Great Resources in the Newtown area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Connecticut’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made...

Winning the Real Estate Game in Newtown in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in Connecticut is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent...

An Invitation to our Newtown Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Newtown, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

The Buzz from The Newtown Bee for 12/23/11

Hawleyville Waste Transfer Station Closes; State and Federal Regulators Reject Tech Park Plans; Media Marketing Consultant Resigns From Her Job With The School District;...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

The Newtown Bee's Sports Wrap Up for 12/16/11

Three On Three Basketball Tourney Benefits Families; Winter Sports Previews;

The Buzz from The Newtown Bee for 12/16/11

Town Officials Pleased With Audit Report; PR Consultant's Charges Included Advice To Hart, Buzzi, and Bienkowski; Decorating "The People's House"; Paul...

Help Your Hungry Neighbors This Holiday Season

from:Connecticut Food Bank

You can help Connecticut Food Bank alleviate hunger in Connecticut this holiday season. The number of families turning to food-assistance programs is rising as the cost of food,...

Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in Connecticut

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a Connecticut Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to...

Potato Leek Soup.......Yeah, it's basic but it's really good on a cold night

So in the 16 years that I've been married one of the many things I have learned is that when the wife says I want something, it's probably in your best interest to satisfy this...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

Newtown Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

The Power of a Single Vote - Newtown Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Newtown elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all politics...

The Newtown Bee's Sports Wrap Up for 10/28/11

Track Teams Place Second in Southwest Conference Cross-Country Championships; Football Homecoming Victory.

The Buzz from The Newtown Bee for 10/28/11

Newtown Man Sentenced For On Tax Charges; Police Start Scanning Of Vehicle Marker Plates; School Board Candidates Speak At Forum; Council Races Features A Crowded Field; The Great...

Fairfield County Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide - Fairfield County

Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Fairfield County Connecticut area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the...

Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for Connecticut CT

Connecticut Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in Connecticut. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at...

Share and Celebrate Local Green Initiatives

AmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Newtown and across the country. With...

The Buzz from The Newtown Bee for 10/14/11

School Facilities Committee Sees Downside of Middle School at Reed; Condo Plans Approved for Hawleyville; Democrat Comments on Bus Contract; Governor Tours AFS;

The Newtown Bee's Sports Wrap Up for 10/14/11

NHS Soccer Plays Bunnell To A Draw; NHS Girls Soccer Loses Its First; Youth Sports; Men's Slo Pitch Championship

Find Connecticut Corn Mazes - Get lost in a Connecticut haunted Halloween corn maze this season!

Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Connecticut corn mazes and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have...

GREEN Reading for Kids

Who wouldn’t be delighted with children who love to read? Several studies show that children who love to read have better academic achievement, language development and...

The Buzz from The Newtown Bee for 10/7/11

Selectmen See Master Plan Review Report As A Starting For For Town Discussions; Sandy Hook Resident Pushes For Traffic Cops at Flagpole; Rescheduled Labor Day Parade Info; Police...

The Newtown Bee's Sports Wrap Up for 10/07/11

6th Annual Newtown Road Race; NHS Football Moves To 3-0; Girls Swimming Team Gets A Big Win On The Road; NHS Soccer Teams Roll On To More Victories;

Connecticut Campaign for Sustainable Communities Launches October 1st, 2011

More than 80 organizations, businesses and green leaders are involved in a new campaign to connect green initiatives and their supporters in and across every city and...

The Buzz from The Newtown Bee for 9/30/11

Labor Department Will Hear Owner-Operators' Complaint; Fairfield Hills Master Plan Review Committee Issues Its Final Report; GOP Personalizes Its Top Candidates; Health and...

The Newtown Bee's Sports Wrap Up for 9/30/11

Soccer Teams Pull Out Narrow Victories on the Road; Volleyball Team Remains Undefeated; Girls Swimming and Diving Keeps Its Streak Going; Field Hockey Shuts Out Watertown;...

The Buzz from The Newtown Bee for 9/23/11

Fairfield Hils Master Plan Panel Issues Its Final Report; Flood Relief From Newtown To Vermont; Council Urged To Create Anti-Blight Ordinance; School Board Makes Up Lost School...

Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for Connecticut CT

We have the best Connecticut apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for the state of Connecticut. We have found the best 'pick your own' apple orchards and apple...

Hurricane Irene Response Continues

Hunger Action Month didn't start out the way we planned. Instead we began the month by distributing much-needed water and food to many of the neighborhoods and communities hit by...

2nd Annual Live Green Connecticut, Sept. 17-18, Norwalk

Celebrate and learn to ‘Live Green’ at our two day fun filled festival for all ages! Enjoy Delicious Food, Live Music, Eco-friendly shopping,...

Back to School for Newtown - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more

Hey, Newtown! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the school year off right - and with more sanity - with the...

5.9 Earthquake felt in Newtown, centered in Virginia

A rare 5.9 magnitude earthquake hit northwest Virginia sending shock waves throughout the Washington D.C. metropolitan area that were felt as far north as New York City and...