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Planning Department Memo Addresses Bags, Banners, And Structures

Published: July 01, 2020 9:15 am

The State Plastic Bag Tax was reinstated on July 1, 2020. The Newtown Plastic Bag Ordinance suspension is extended until August 1, 2020.

Manfredonia Arrest Warrant Unsealed

By Shannon Hicks

Updated: June 29, 2020 4:54 pm

The arrest warrant for former Newtown resident Peter Manfredonia, who faces ten charges in the May 22 killing of a Willington resident and for seriously injuring one of the man's neighbors, was unsealed Monday.

Newtown Municipal Center July 1 Reopening Details Announced

By John Voket

Updated: June 29, 2020 1:02 pm

Local officials have announced rules and restrictions around the reopening of Newtown Municipal Center this week.

What’s In The Works?

Published: June 29, 2020 10:10 am

The Newtown Bee is working for you, to bring you the news you want.

Holiday Closings: Independence Day

Updated: July 02, 2020 9:47 am

Many entities will have their hours affected due to the federal observation of Independence Day this coming weekend.

Ambulance Reports | June 18-25, 2020

Published: June 29, 2020 7:40 am

Calls for Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps for the period of June 18-25, 2020.

Fire Reports | June 18-25, 2020

Updated: June 29, 2020 12:35 pm

Fire calls and their responders in Newtown, Conn., for the period of June 18-25, 2020.

Police Reports | June 13-20, 2020

Updated: July 08, 2020 9:51 am

Police reports for Newtown, Conn., for the period of June 13-20, 2020.

Local Democrats, Republicans Should Expect Absentee Applications Soon

By John Voket

Published: June 28, 2020 8:00 am

Newtown Town Clerk Debbie Halstead told The Newtown Bee this week that she and a number of her colleagues across the state are still trying to wrap their collective heads around changes that are occur...

Fireworks Advisory Issued Ahead Of Independence Day, Summer Holidays

Published: June 27, 2020 8:00 am

The Newtown Fire Marshal’s Office offers a reminder on the types of fireworks permitted to be used in Connecticut.

Meet The Owner: Karen Tulipani Of Joanne’s Fitness Studio

Virginia M. Chiaramonte

Purple Alert Issued For 19-Year-Old Newtown Resident

Fire Reports | April 17-22, 2025

Propane Contract, Financial Report Discussed At BOE And BOE CFF Subcommittee Meetings

The voters spoke, loud and clear that they support our schools and municipal services. The majority vote was a mandate to keep delivering well rated education services and keep it" Nicer in Newtown."

Budget, Capital Projects Pass: Officials Respond

Great effort by the those who attended to shine a light on the attacks on Democracy. Thanks for the article so all can understand whats happening.

Hundreds Attend ‘Rock This Democracy’ Rally

Thank you LeReine, for speaking out about this. The list of public servants who are unfairly targeted for abuse just for doing their jobs has been growing. It is a testament to the power of propaganda that otherwise good and well-meaning people can get so emotional as to act out in this way.

Discusses Role As Registrar

While I respect the outcome of the referendum, I’m disappointed by the way this budget was presented and passed. A 6.72% tax increase and a mill rate jump to 28.78 may have been framed as “just a few dollars a day,” but for many families in town — especially those already stretched thin — those “few dollars” add up quickly. It’s frustrating to see large increases minimized in this way, and I worry that next year we’ll hear, “It’s only a little more than last year,” as if that justifies an ongoing trend of rising taxes. This year’s combined municipal and education budgets total over $141 million — that’s a significant sum.

Everything Passes: Budgets, Capital Projects Referendum Results In

All of the referendums deserve to be pasted. We have a history of deferring needed maintenance and then paying more years later. These are required to keep our town owned building and roads in working condition.

Vote “Yes” To Question #5 On Referendum

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