Fire reports for May 31 through June 6, 2023.

On June 7, local Democrat and Board of Education member Dan Cruson announced his plans to seek the First Selectman’s seat this fall.

Matt Mihalcik — via a release submitted to

Former Newtown State Representative Raghib Allie-Brennan weighed in on issues facing the LGBTQ+ community after a June 1 Pride Month flag raising at the Connecticut Capital.

The Department of Transportation has tree work planned along both directions of I-84 in Newtown, weekday evenings and overnight hours through the end of the month.

Town officials held a ribbon cutting for a new gathering space on the Fairfield Hills campus.

A proposed zone change at 10 Hawleyville road from industrial to residential was rejected by the zoning board.

For the second consecutive day, concerns over air quality have led local officials to cancel outdoor activities and events, and close playing fields.

Newtown Parks & Recreation has canceled outdoor events and activities, and closed Town fields, in response to the current air quality concerns brought on by massive wildfires to the north of this country.

The Town Administrator Workgroup is close to moving on to the next phase of its work, coming up with a final recommendation.