Fire reports for Wednesday, October 22-Tuesday, October 28, 2025.

Commission on Aging members recently discussed the funding plan for Human Services’ new transportation program after current grant funds.

Police reports for October 4 through October 28, 2025.

It’s decision time following months of campaigning, promises, letters, introductions, growing presentations of posters and lawn signs, and — we hope — research done by those who will have the final opportunity to vote for the next group of Newtown’s municipal leaders.

Ned Simpson hosted part two of "What Are We Voting For," a program where seniors had an opportunity to ask local candidates questions about where they stand on Newtown issues.

No charges will be filed in the accidental death last year of a longtime Newtown resident who died after being struck by a vehicle while in a crosswalk.

Planning & Zoning Commission heard an application for a 300-unit apartment complex at 188-190 Mt Pleasant Road.

Karin Halstead has been named the Fairfield County Fire Chiefs Emergency Plan 2025 Bill Halstead Firefighter of The Year.

The Pootatuck Railroad Company has agreed in principle to a plan that would move forward the repair of a culvert that collapsed in August 2024.

The Board of Education listened to presentations outlining strategic goals for the district’s four elementary schools, as well as Reed Intermediate School.