Following up on comments made at his Thursday, May 7, press briefing, Governor Ned Lamont subsequently announced that his administration is lifting certain regulations on who can order diagnostic tests to allow for a major expansion of COVID-19 testing in the state.

The number of COVID positive cases and virus-related deaths in Newtown escalated over the weekend — and State Rep Mitch Bolinsky just released a survey to gather input about prospects of reopening businesses. Read about it and a lot more more in today's update.

As Newtown's COVID-19 case and death counts mount, trusty volunteers are "lined up and ready" to assist with shopping to help ensure residents remain better distanced from possible coronavirus exposure.

Newtown Congregational Church and Newtown Lions Club join together to host a blood drive, May 5.

The Department of Children and Families (DCF), in partnership with United Way of Connecticut, recently launched their “When it Builds Up, Talk it Out” campaign.

Attorney General William Tong has released several statements in preceding days.

In this week's COVID-19 Clip video outreach message, First Selectman Dan Rosenthal touched on the historic coronavirus influenced shift of Newtown's annual budget process, while Health District Director Donna Culbert discussed Newtown's fluctuating COVID case numbers.

A dailu update on how you feel can help scientists improve the COVID-19 response.

As opportunities to host annual outdoor and indoor activities disappear, regional nonprofits that serve Newtown residents and others are going virtual and hosting lifeline fundraisers that may provide funding to sustain critical services.

Order prepackaged meals for pick up next week at the Senior Center.