The Board of Finance ended its meeting after failing to elect a chairman.

The Planning & Zoning Commission met recently for the first time since the recent municipal elections for a lengthy meeting, during which important community updates and two significant applications were heard.

Choosing chairman and vice-chairman is normally a formality on Newtown's boards and commissions, but not this year.

Managing Editor Shannon Hicks visited the Sandy Hook Permanent Memorial during the first 12 months the property has been open. We offer some of her photos today, on the eleventh anniversary of 12/14.

Governor Ned Lamont he is directing US and State of Connecticut flags lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Thursday, December 14, in remembrance of the 20 children and six adults who were killed 11 years ago at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

Newtown Forest Association is preparing to enter formal negotiations with the estate of Dr Thomas Draper in the hopes of acquiring the Deep Brook Farm property at 32 and 21 Deep Brook Road.

The Public Education Officer at the state Freedom of Information Commission will conduct a public informational session on the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act tonight at Newtown Municipal Center.

When traffic backs up on Interstate 84 between exits 9 and 11, many drivers utilizing GPS systems are diverted onto the main and secondary back roads of Newtown. This causes frustrations for many residents who find the roads they frequent or even live on clogged with traffic attempting to find alternate routes than the highway.

Fire reports for November 29 through December 5, 2023.

Police reports for November 26 through December 4, 2023.