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Morning Newtown! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how five recent Newtown home sales stack up
  • What Newtown's Borough just decided about insurance, trees, and Queen Street sidewalks.
  • Newtown attorney sentenced after multimillion-dollar tax case—here's what happened.

Also on today's calendar: Pre-Demolition Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid, with a high of 77 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 77, low: 49.
  • Saturday: Not as warm with sunny spells, with a high of 66 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Here Are The Most Recent Property Sales In Newtown (patch.com) — Newtown homeowners and buyers can see how five recent property sales, including two in Sandy Hook, are shaping local price trends this month. The report highlights addresses, sale prices, square footage, and price per square foot, underscoring how Sandy Hook's higher-end properties compare with more modest Newtown-proper listings.
   

2. Borough's Annual Meeting, Discussion Of Insurance And Tree Maintenance (newtownbee.com) — Newtown's Borough Board of Burgesses approved new insurance policies and discussed forming a tree maintenance committee while eyeing possible Tree City USA grants. Members also reviewed banner-display options after past locations became unusable and announced that the Queen Street sidewalk project will begin soon and is expected to finish by year's end.
   

3. Newtown Attorney Sentenced To Prison In $3.1M Tax Case (patch.com) — A Newtown-based attorney has been sentenced to 10 months in federal prison for failing to file tax returns and pay more than $3.1 million in taxes, penalties, and interest. Prosecutors say he earned over $5.6 million between 2013 and 2022 but repeatedly failed to file or fully pay, and he must now pay nearly $2.9 million in restitution.
   

4. Snapshot: Laura Huling (newtownbee.com) — Newtown readers are introduced to pediatric dentist and resident Laura Huling, who plays in Newtown Women's Softball and loves how connected everyone in town feels. She describes seeing Newtown neighbors intersect at her dental office, swapping recommendations on local events, services, and hangouts, giving her a unique vantage point on community life.
   

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Ok Newtown! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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