Police reports for October 19 through October 28, 2024.

Fire reports for October 24 through October 29, 2024.

Daylight Saving Time returns at 2 am Sunday, November 3.

Readers can expect brief delays and temporary closures on Sunday and Monday, when the wake and funeral for Botsford Fire Rescue First Assistant Chief Pete Blomberg take place.

Governor Ned Lamont is directing US and state flags in Connecticut lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Monday, in honor of Botsford Fire Rescue Assistant Chief Pete Blomberg, who died October 28 in the line of duty.

Newtown Police Department is asking for resident input regarding pedestrian safety in town.

Botsford Fire Rescue Assistant Chief Pete Blomberg was crossing Church Hill Road on foot Monday night, on his way to the Board of Fire Commissioners annual dinner meeting, when he was struck by a passing vehicle. The longtime resident with approximately 50 years in the fire service died from his injuries.

A local resident died Monday evening after being struck by a vehicle on Church Hill Road.

Police reports for October 9 through October 19, 2024.

The Planning & Zoning Commission heard more public comment regarding the proposed 2-4-6-8 Riverside Road development.