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Hey there, Newtown! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Newtown attorney sentenced after years of unpaid federal taxes.
  • How did Newtown fare against fifth-ranked Southington under the lights?
  • Newtown attorney's multimillion-dollar tax case highlighted in national fraud roundup.

Also on today's calendar: Sidewalk Sale - September 18th-20th and 11 more events.

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  • Saturday: Periods of sun; less humid, with a high of 67 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Sunday: Cloudy, rain becoming heavier, temps: high: 63, low: 54.
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📰 News we're reading

• Newtown Attorney Sentenced For Tax Evasion, Failing To Pay Penalties & Interest (newtownbee.com) — A Newtown attorney has been sentenced to 10 months in prison and ordered to repay nearly $2.9 million after years of failing to file tax returns and pay what he owed. Federal prosecutors say his unfiled and underpaid taxes stretched from 2012 through 2022, and he must report to prison in January 2027, giving local residents a clear outcome to a long-running case.
   

• No. 5 Southington football delivers message in decisive win over Newtown behind Mierzejewski's 3 TDs (thehour.com) — Newtown High's football team fell 42-26 at home to fifth-ranked Southington, despite a late pair of touchdowns that narrowed the final margin. The game highlighted standout performances on both sides and leaves Newtown at 0-2 heading into next Friday's road matchup at Pomperaug, an important early-season test for local fans to watch.
   

• Tax Fraud Blotter: Making waves in Hawaii (accountingtoday.com) — Among several recent tax cases nationwide, a Newtown resident, attorney Michael Simes, received a 10‑month prison sentence and must repay nearly $2.9 million for years of failing to file federal tax returns. His case, based on more than $5.6 million in income, stands out in the roundup and will see him report to prison in January 2027 after pleading guilty.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Two Connecticut baseball players, friends since kindergarten, commit to UConn (newstimes.com)
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Southbury

  • Teen Accused Of Vandalizing Southbury Teacher's Home: Police (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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