Stands In Police Station Lobby

The Newtown Police Department is again collecting new items of small apparel as part of its “Mitten Tree” holiday gift program for needy people in the area.

People interested in participating are asked to provide donations of new mittens, hats, and scarves for the Mitten Tree, which is a Christmas tree located in the police station lobby at 3 Main Street.

Because the police station never closes, clothing donations may be made there at any time.

It is the ninth time that police have held the Mitten Tree collection project. During the eight past collection projects, more than 1,000 items of small apparel have been donated to needy people in the area, police said.