Governor Ned Lamont has declared a Stage 2 drought advisory across the state due to far below normal precipitation levels and ongoing fire danger levels statewide.

The Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary has broke ground on its new educational facility.

Fire reports for October 31 through November 5, 2024.

Governor Ned Lamont last week directed US and state flags in Connecticut lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Monday, November 4, in honor of Botsford Fire Rescue First Assistant Chief Pete Blomberg, who died October 28.

In spite of Republicans nationally taking the Presidency, the Senate, and very possibly the House of Representatives, Newtown leaned slightly more Democratic in its choices on Election Day.

The Board of Education listened to the remaining Strategic Plans from schools in the district during its Tuesday, October 29 meeting.

As of 12:55 pm, the Newtown Office of the Registrar of Voters had recorded 3,935 votes cast today. Those who are voting in person have student and Scout fundraisers ready to greet them.

The new footbridge at Ram Pasture officially started construction and will be ready for pedestrian use when completed.

The Housatonic Rail Trail extension efforts grow in Newtown.

Friends of Newtown Seniors President John Boccuzzi Sr spoke at the Commission on Aging's October 21 meeting to discuss the effects of ageism.