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2 Locals to Run for State Rep; Sandy Hook School Shooting Victim's Statue Vandalized; Newtown Chamber Plans 'Martini Madness'

Newtown's State Rep. J.P. Sredzinski Praises Bill Addressing Overprescribing of Opioids; Resiliency Center of Newtown Plans Gala.

NEWTOWN, CT-- In case you missed it, here are the news stories this week on Patch.

A concrete statue at a Stamford beach honoring the bravery of the late Sandy Hook School student Jesse Lewis was recently vandalized. Read More>>>Sandy Hook School Shooting Victim's Statue Vandalized

Stylists are donating their time to raise funds for a handicap-accessible house to be built through the Homes For Our Troops nonprofit. >>>Ricci's Salon and Spa Hosts Cut-a-Thon for 22-Year-Old Paralyzed Army Ranger

This is a free program for entrepreneurs and existing business owners that takes place at Newtown's C.H. Booth Library on Thursdays. Read More>>>Newtown Economic Development Committee Announces Free Program for Business Owners

'As a Senator, he should be more worried about security, the economy and health care, than fighting for bigger airline seats,' Carter said. Read More>>>State Rep. Dan Carter Considers Challenging Blumenthal for U.S. Senate Seat

Resiliency Center of Newtown offers long-term healing to anyone impacted by the tragic events of December 14, 2012. Read More>>>Resiliency Center of Newtown Plans Gala for April 1

Mixologists from local restaurants will shake, stir and serve samples of their best cocktails at The Waterview. Read more >>>Newtown & Monroe Chambers Plan 'Martini Madness'

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