The Greater New Milford Spectrum

Scott B. Smith , 41, died May 21, 2013 in Danbury. He was born Nov. 6, 1971, in Danbury, to Bonnie (Mayberry) Smith of Southbury and the late Kenneth B. Smith, Jr. More »Scott Smith, 41, graduated from Police Academy

Then New Milford police officer Scott Smith, left, and his attorney, John Kelly, are grilled by the media outside the Litchfield courthouse, May 11, 2000, after his sentencing in the Dec. 29, 1998 shooting … More »Ex-New Milford cop's death ruled suicide

Michela Gigliuto Dispensa, 93, died May 19 at her home. She was born Sept. 10, 1919, in Villasmundo, Sicily. She immigrated with her husband and family to New Milford in 1967. More »Michela Dispensa, 93, immigrated from Italy

The Roxbury Congregational Church will sponsor a Memorial Day grill event May 27 immediately following the 10 a.m. town parade. The parade will begin in front of the church at 24 Church St. More »Church sets post-parade grill

Live or cooked 1¼, 1½- and 2-pound lobsters will be sold Saturday, May 25, at the former Southworth's car dealership on Route 7. To place an order, call 860-350-5278. More »Lions taking lobster orders

She was born Dec. 20, 1952, in Danbury to the late Robert and Catherine Horberg . She graduated from Danbury High School and worked at Grolier for 15 years. More »Karen Reiske, 60, was a choir singer

BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES Dave Kullgren (74), Ryan Mitchell (28), Minnie Mann, Grayson Longi, Barbara Thomas (in memory), Chris and Jen Webster (anniversary). If you would like your birthday or anniversary … More »BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

Scott Irwin of Roxbury stands proudly with the structure he built as his Eagle Scout project at the Mine Hill Preserve in Roxbury. May 2013 Courtesy of the Irwin family Photo: Contributed Photo More »Appreciates help with Eagle Scout project

I enjoy reading The Spectrum and I feel compelled to respond to Jay Lewin 's letter printed in the April 26 issue. More »Disputes claims about Loaves and Fishes

Prom-goers huddle for a memorable photo during the May 11, 2013 New Milford High School Junior Prom at the Amber Room Colonnade in Danbury. More »NMHS Junior Prom proves memorable

Randal Szendy has taken a plea under the Alford plea law to a charge of sexually assaulting a woman in 2010. Szendy, 23, used the Alford plea in response to a misdemeanor charge of fourth-degree sexual … More »Szendy takes Alford plea for sexual assault

Brittany Larson , 29, looked little older than a teenager herself when she was sentenced Tuesday on charges related to having sex with a 16-year-old student. More »New Milford mother sentenced in sex assault

Ken Burns, famed documentarian, spoke Friday, May 17, 2013 to a packed house in the New Milford High School theateras part of the New Miford Public Library's month-long series on the town's history. More »Ken Burns brings American history to life

Now that largely cosmetic gun control legislation in the state has become law, the talk has turned to mental health issues. The mantra of "do something" has been ringing in our ears with little or no talk … More »Advises we 'do something effefctive'

The Greater New Milford Chamber of Commerce will host "Taking Your Business to the Next Level," an informative and interactive panel discussion for business people, Wednesday, May 15, from 5:30 to 7:30 … More »Chamber to host business panel

Doc's Trattoria will close its business Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012 at its Maple Street location in Kent. Photo: Carol Kaliff The original Doc's Trattoria found a home for nearly two decades in a small building … More »Doc's to serve its final patrons Sunday in Kent

For more information, call 860-355-6050, check www.newmilford.org or visit the office at 47 Bridge St. Hours are weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Online signup is now available at www.newmilfordrec.com … More »New Milford Parks & Rec notes

The band and chorus of Housatonic Valley Regional High School in Falls Village recently won several awards at the Festivals of Music competition in Virginia Beach, Va. Fifty-eight students, including Kent … More »HVRHS band, chorus earn awards at festival

Howard Glaser , DDS, 82, of Tangelo Isle, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., died May 12. He was born Sept. 19, 1931, in New Haven, to the late Samuel and Viola (Pinkus) Glaser. More »Howard Glaser, 82, father of Roxburian