The premature appearance of folks playing, hiking, gardening, and enjoying other outdoor activities in lighter clothing and shorts during warm weather spells this winter is nothing short of an invitation to bloodthirsty ticks that dinner is served.

Local support groups for February 21-27, as well as monthly listings.

Newtown’s Police and Human Services Departments are now distributing printed blue envelopes and an insert message that can be carried in the glove box or on the visor of any vehicle being operated by someone with autism spectrum disorder.

As the point person during American Heart Month here in Newtown, Health District Director Donna Culbert has been working to reinforce a few basic messages about maintaining and improving everyone’s cardiovascular health.

Support group listings for the week of February 14-20, plus monthly listings.

Lucie Connell, executive director of the Newtown-Sandy Hook Community Foundation, Inc has announced the organization’s next grant cycle for funding.

A team from Yale heading up regional recruiting efforts for one of the most comprehensive medical studies ever attempted to try to get to the root of what causes Autism Spectrum Disorder was in Newtown recently as part of a resource event at Newtown Community Center.

A VNA supported program is fighting the advancing symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

Support Group listings for February 7-13, 2020, and monthly meetings.

Kathy Hanley, behavioral health director with Western CT Coalition, led a Question, Persuade & Refer Gatekeeper Certification course recently for Newtown Prevention Council.