The long process toward action at the site of the former Batchelder Smelting Company is grinding forward.

First Selectman Jeff Capeci has presented his first budget as the town’s chief elected officer.

Newtown Police have identified the man who died in a fatal crash that occurred on Berkshire Road mid-morning Saturday, January 20.

Scouts BSA Troop 870, has named its first two eagle scouts.

Police reports for January 3 through January 15, 2024.

Fire reports for January 10 through January 17, 2024.

The Pootatuck River Partners will hold a hybrid public hearing on the Pootatuck River Watershed Management Plan on Wednesday, January 24.

Newtown Bee photographer Bill Glass is frequently out and about holding a mirror up to the community with his camera, his talented eye always seeking out unique perspectives to showcase the beauty that is our home town.

Newtown's finance director, Bob Tait, will be retiring this April, after budget season wraps up.

The Commission on Aging’s final meeting of 2023 was quick, included the reelection of its board, and concluded with a reminder for its members on upcoming meeting dates.