The Borough Board of Burgesses had a lot to discuss at its December meeting, including the Church Hill Road and Queen Street sidewalk projects, the new Borough website, and Paula Brinkman's retirement as treasurer.

Newtown is considering moving to a pay-as-you-throw plan.

US and Connecticut flags across the state are to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on tomorrow in remembrance of the children and women who were killed on 12/14.

Melvas Ho Cookies Maribel have been recalled for containing cocnut.

Superintendent of Schools Anne Uberti presented an overview of the Next Generation Accountability Report to the Board of Education during its recent meeting.

Trinity Church and Newtown Interfaith Council will again offer a gathering space for the community on the anniversary of 12/14.

The proposed apartments from Vessel Technologies faces more opposition.

The community gathered to help raise Catherine's Learning Barn, the new permanent structure at The Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary.

The Cullens family lit up their annual Christmas light show on Sunday, December 1.

Flags are to be lowered on Saturday in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.