Most entities will have early or full closings due to the approaching Christmas and New Year holidays.

Police reports for December 1 through December 10, 2023

Both Democrats and Republicans put up a candidate for vice-chair of the council, and made their respective cases.

Fire reports for December 6 through December 12, 2023.

Newtown Police arrested a Sandy Hook resident last week, within hours of vandalism to an Israeli flag posted on private property in town.

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.