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Details on Presidential Visit to Newtown Today

The president is expected to attend tonight's interfaith vigil at Newtown High School.

There is no word yet on what roads or highways may be shut down for tonight's expected visit by President Barack Obama, Newtown police said this morning.

The president is scheduled to travel to Newtown to meet the families of victims killed in Friday's shooting and speak at an interfaith vigil at 7 p.m. at Newtown High School.

Closures may affect travel to and from the high school. We will keep updating this article as more detail comes in. 

The high school is at 12 Berkshire Road/Route 34 (Washington Avenue)

Riverside Road remains closed from intersection of Route 34 (downtown Sandy Hook) to Cherry Street, as police continue their investigation at the school.

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Davis Dunavin (Editor) December 16, 2012 at 04:32 pm
No new information on road closures at this time, according to local police. Secret Service allegedly working on this right now. We'll keep you updated when we have more info.
Charlie Calderbank December 16, 2012 at 04:50 pm
We are a sandy hook elemantry school family, we want and need to attend
Charlie Calderbank December 16, 2012 at 04:50 pm
Any information would be great
Nikki Brown Fabish December 16, 2012 at 04:58 pm
Just spoke to newtown PD and only new town residents will be allowed to attend vigil.
Aaron Boyd (Editor) December 16, 2012 at 05:09 pm
Traffic throughout town is congested, particularly Church Hill Road, Wasserman Way, Riverside (closed), Philo Curtis (near Treadwell Park) and Berkshire Road.
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Thomas Paine June 18, 2013 at 01:47 pm
Why is it the panel for this event does not include a single advocate for gun-owners' rights? WithRead More all due respect to Chief McNamara, why does the panel no include a person who can speak to gun safety from a gun-owning civilian's perspective? ML, you claim that the assembled folks "do not offer judgements about gun ownership" but they are not including a single voice that can offer perspective on gun ownership. I have been to "education" sessions sponsored by Meg's March for Change and they are one-sided indoctrinations into gun control advocacy. >>>> I was in Hartford for the public hearings in January when both Meg and March co-founder Nancy gave their personal testimonies and they all but threatened the legislators on the panel with election day retribution for all those who did not tow the gun-control line of thinking (i.e. March and CAGV). To suggest that Meg "does not offer judgements" is fallacious and disingenuous.
DOR June 19, 2013 at 08:56 am
I'm o n Butterfield. No sightings here. Any specifics as to her location?
Carol Chapman June 19, 2013 at 09:23 am
Norma has been spotted this morning at the intersection of Kenan and Currituck. The red leash isRead More still attached. She was trying to eat a dead squirrel on Currituck. Very skittish, but still in the neighborhood (yay). Please watch for her. My husband and sister-in-law (who first spotted her on Currituck this morning) were unable to get near her. She's in the woods, heading toward Butterfield. Her foster mom is on the scene now. Folks in the neighborhood, please watch for her and call 203-942-4008 if you see her.
Carol Chapman June 19, 2013 at 11:20 am
Carolee Mason (Newtown's Animal Control Officer) is watching her from her car at the moment, armedRead More with catfood to tempt her closer. The foster mom is on her way there again, this time with chicken, and Laura is on her way with hamburger. Problem is, this dog is VERY shy, skittish and quick to run away.
Betsy Kraushaar June 17, 2013 at 07:54 am
If you have goodies left that you are interested in donating to our Girl Scout Troop...pleaseRead More contact me. Our troop has been saving/ fundraising for a senior trip to Europe for the past 5 years. Thanks in advance, Betsy
Llyod Christmas June 17, 2013 at 09:01 pm
Hi Betsy! We have tons of children's books left, and would be more than happy to donate them. HowRead More should I get in touch with you to drop them off?
Betsy Kraushaar June 17, 2013 at 10:46 pm
Lloyd, My email is betsykraushaar@charter.net....I'd love to get some books...Thanks!!!
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