Town Crier Articles

Wow! Over 50 New Town families shared their love for Teddy Bears – and other assorted animal friends – during the month of April. The magic number was actually 53 residences participating. While we didn’t have any formal hunt submittals, we heard from both parents (and decorators) that they enjoyed decorating and that the hunt was a “fun diversion.” Job well done, New Town!

 

Did you miss a few bears? Most of the submitted teddy bear photos are in our Teddy Bear Hunt 2020 photo album on the NTRA website: https://www.ntrawilliamsburg.org/photos/ Many thanks to Sarah Yaneza for keeping track of all the participants.

 

With the weather improving, we have a new challenge for May. Inspired by Kelly Mihalcoe’s staycation story (see quarantine article below), we are asking New Town residents to submit photos of themselves on their porches/balconies. They can be funny or serious, informal or posed, with or without pets, but clothed of course! Add a supportive message to your friends and neighbors if you like. Kids, take out those cell phones and capture your family in action. If you aren’t confident taking selfies, contact Kelly.

 

We know that it has been a very long time without socialization and play dates. Get creative to express how you would like to say “we’re hanging in here” to the New Town community. Think of it as our May virtual pool party, without the pool…

 

We have set up a new Porch Portraits photo album on the NTRA website for your input. Either upload your own photo directly to the album or send your Porch Portrait to our email: ntrawebsitecommittee@gmail.com.