Your Newtown neighbor in real estate—here to help you move

Maura Gilson-O'Donnell, REALTOR®

Maura Gilson-O'Donnell is a licensed Connecticut REALTOR® with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties, serving buyers and sellers throughout Fairfield and Litchfield Counties, with a focus on Newtown, Redding, Southbury, Bethel, and Monroe, as well as the Heritage Village community. With deep local market knowledge and a strategic approach to pricing, marketing, and negotiation, Maura helps clients confidently navigate every step of the real estate process. Based in Newtown, Maura works closely with clients throughout these communities to help them find the right home, prepare listings for market, and navigate competitive offers. Looking for information about the local real estate market or buying and selling opportunities? Contact Maura by phone, email, or through her website. Not ready to make a move just yet? Download Maura’s Contact Card to connect when real estate questions arise. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties 107 Churchill Road, Suite GL Sandy Hook CT, 06482 Office: 203-426-8426 Cell: 203-887-1692 mauraodonnell@bhhsne.com https://mauraodonnell.bhhsneproperties.com

Fairfield County

Hayleigh Evans

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Newtown

Connecticut

Maura Gilson-O'Donnell is a licensed Connecticut REALTOR® with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties, serving buyers and sellers...

Fairfield County's trusted building partner

GxG Builders

With 20+ years of construction experience in Fairfield County, GxG Builders will make your residential build achievable and comprehendible. From design, to site development, to interior details, GxG Builders will be your building partner throughout your whole construction journey. We strive to build a better future for our community through honesty, commitment, and expertise. Generation by generation.

With 20+ years of construction experience in Fairfield County, GxG Builders will make your residential build achievable and comprehendible. From...

Reliable Help for Your Everyday Home Needs and Affordable

All Hands Company™

All Hands Company™ is a locally owned, family-operated service business dedicated to making everyday life easier for homeowners across Monroe, Trumbull, Stratford, and surrounding Fairfield County communities. We specialize in handling the routine tasks and home services that often get pushed aside due to busy schedules, physical limitations, or simply not having the time. Our services include garbage bin concierge, pet waste cleanup, driveway oil changes, hand car washes, garage clean-outs, general handyman services and more. Whether it’s helping a busy family stay on top of weekly chores or supporting seniors and disabled homeowners in maintaining their independence at home, our goal is to provide reliable, convenient, and respectful service you can count on. At All Hands Company™, we believe no task is too small when it makes a big difference in someone’s daily life. We take pride in showing up on time, doing the job right, and giving our customers back something valuable—their time, peace of mind, and a well-maintained home. Visit our website or our social media page on Facebook, Instagram and Nextdoor! Just search- All Hands Company

Monroe

All Hands Company™ is a locally owned, family-operated service business dedicated to making everyday life easier for homeowners across Monroe,...

Cooking up Self Care; Empowerment on a Plate

Cool Cookster, LLC

Functional Nutrition Counseling and Cooking Instruction. Functional nutrition addresses gaps often left in the traditional healthcare system by looking deeply at a person’s health history, symptoms, environment and lifestyle. This comprehensive approach helps uncover why the body is reacting the way it is and how targeted nutrition can support its natural processes.  Personalized guidance and practical cooking skills will help make sustainable changes.

Brookfield

Functional Nutrition Counseling and Cooking Instruction. Functional nutrition addresses gaps often left in the traditional healthcare system by...

Custom Storage Solutions for the Whole Home

California Closets

From walk-in closets and Murphy beds to kitchen pantries, entertainment centers, and home offices, our professional closet designers are experts in the art of home organization. California Closets is distinguished by a legacy of innovation, organizational expertise, quality craftsmanship, and design authority. Our teams of professional design consultants and installers are dedicated to providing an exceptional experience throughout the entire process of creating and installing organizational systems for the whole home. Serving Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex and New London counties. We are excited to share that our Greenwich showroom is now open. This vibrant space merges creativity and innovation, showcasing a carefully curated environment that emphasizes our latest products and offers an immersive experience for our customers.

From walk-in closets and Murphy beds to kitchen pantries, entertainment centers, and home offices, our professional closet designers are experts in...

Dependable Heat & Reliable HVAC Service with Rural Fuels

Rural Fuels

Rural Fuels has been serving Connecticut families and businesses for over 75 years, delivering dependable home heating solutions with a personal, neighborly touch. We provide propane and Bioheat® home heating oil with flexible pricing plans so you’re never left in the cold. Our licensed technicians also install, maintain, and repair heating and cooling systems, including furnaces, boilers, heat pumps, and air conditioners. We offer a range of aboveground and underground tank solutions for homes and businesses and can perform oil to propane fuel conversions. Customers rely on Rural Fuels for transparent pricing, prompt service, and reliable equipment support. We combine decades of experience with a local, community-focused approach, ensuring your home stays comfortable year-round. Proudly serving Connecticut, we are your trusted partner for fuel delivery, heating, air conditioning, and HVAC solutions.

Rural Fuels has been serving Connecticut families and businesses for over 75 years, delivering dependable home heating solutions with a personal,...

Quality Childcare & Preschool for children 6 wks to 6 years

Honey Tree Preschool and Childcare

Offering a cozy, loving environment for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years, Honey Tree is committed to creating lasting memories and fostering a lifelong love of learning through meaningful relationships. “Relationships are the foundation for a love of learning and a lifetime of friendships,” says [Name], Owner/Director of Honey Tree Preschool and Childcare. “Our dedicated team prioritizes respect, caring, growth, enthusiasm, and support in every decision we make. By focusing on these values, we ensure a nurturing environment where children feel safe and inspired to learn.” Open year-round from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Honey Tree provides exceptional services that accommodate busy parents’ schedules. Each classroom is equipped with Watch Me Grow HD cameras, giving parents real-time access to observe their child’s activities throughout the day. Honey Tree also utilizes electronic daily reports, complete with pictures and videos, and two-way communication via the Procare App, enabling consistent engagement and updates for families. Recognized locally for its excellence, Honey Tree was voted Best Preschool in 2020 and is currently in the process of earning NAEYC accreditation to further uphold the highest standards in early childhood education. Committed to making childcare as accessible and convenient as possible, Honey Tree offers an easy autopay system for tuition and is currently extending a special $1000 tuition credit to new full-time families after one month of on-time payment. With an open floor plan designed to encourage interaction and exploration, parents can be confident that their child is in a secure, enriching environment that promotes growth and development. Beyond the classroom, Honey Tree fosters connections through special programs like a community-wide book club for parents and an intergenerational partnership with Spring Meadows, where preschool and pre-K children visit “grandmas and grandpas” monthly to build cherished memories. Call Today!

Offering a cozy, loving environment for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years, Honey Tree is committed to creating lasting memories and fostering a...

Hi,I am collecting old glasses of all types for Mew Eyes for the Needy. Please see that attached for more info. Any donations are greatly appreciated!

I am collecting old glasses of all types for Mew Eyes for the Needy. Please see that attached for more info. Any donations are greatly appreciated!

Bethel

Hi, I am a local scout working on my Eagle Project and I need your help Please see attached for details. Thanks in advance for any donations

Eyeglasses needed for Eagle Scout project

Neighbor News

RJ Scofield

Trumbull

Shelton-Derby

New Haven County

Jay Kenney

Oxford

Weston-Redding-Easton

Southbury

Vincent Salzo

Stratford

Alfred Branch

Bridgeport

Orange

Sacred Heart University's Discovery Science Center & Planetarium

Come celebrate Earth's place in space with a special extended event featuring extra shows, presentations, and hands-on activities. Experience telescope viewing weather permitting and enjoy free admission for the whole family to explore the wonders of the cosmos.

Local Event: Space Day

Fairfield

Space Day

Come celebrate Earth's place in space with a special extended event featuring extra shows, presentations, and hands-on...

Mark your calendar and start organizing your papers! Are your personal papers stacking up with no time to shred them? Do you have obsolete devices or old internal drives that you’d like to safely dispose of? If so, take advantage of the convenience and security of having your sensitive household and business records and media destroyed by the pros. Please consider making our Paper Shredding and Electronics Recycling Fundraiser part of your spring clean-out! On Saturday, May 2 the United Methodist Church of Monroe will be hosting our Paper Shredding Fundraiser AND introducing Electronics Recycling. Now take advantage of a one-stop source for confidential, convenient document and data destruction with Affordable Solutions, LLC.
Stop by between 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at 435 Main Street, Monroe (corner of Route 25 and Route 59). We’ll be there rain or shine! Paper Shredding: STILL ONLY $10 for a standard archive box (15”x12”x10”); price increases $5 according to container size.
Electronics Recycling: Cell phones, hard drives and tablets: $10/per Computers and laptops: $20/per
Payment: cash, check (made out to: UMC Monroe with “Paper Shredding” in the memo line) or credit/debit
The event will benefit missions near and far. Individuals and businesses are welcome. No need to exit your vehicle … just pull up, pop open your trunk and we’ll take care of the rest!
<a href="https://umcmonroe.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025.11.01-UMC-Monroe-Paper-Shredding-and-Technology-Flyer-V5.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a><a href="https://umcmonroe.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026.05.02-UMC-Monroe-Paper-Shredding-and-Technology-Flyer.pdf" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Click here</a> for an event flyer. We’re partnering with Affordable Solutions, LLC to host a safe event for you, our volunteers, and their employees. We hope to see you on Saturday, May 2! Thank you again for your continued support — we appreciate it!
We invite you to join us for worship on Sunday mornings at 10:00 am. Please visit our website (<a tabindex="0" role="link" href="https://www.umcmonroe.org/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1OVR5rNB1IsrLUgzmgrvXN7I4rhKM6YK573Kg85nqAP5dCWOhOTuhkFAQ_aem_ASo0MiOFd3a-HKoLfKVDBwirEoGIBKt9Q__5YgqEz0mvE9NUjPAexwJSmlDbICzOT5E3zNJWri6XpBva091-hNlC" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.umcmonroe.org</a>) or our Facebook page (@umcmonroe) for the most up-to-date information about all things UMC Monroe!
Questions or more info: contact <a href="mailto:papershredding@umcmonroe.org">papershredding@umcmonroe.org</a> or 203.268.8395

Local Event: UMC Monroe Paper Shredding and Electronics Recycling Fundraiser

UMC Monroe Paper Shredding and Electronics...

Mark your calendar and start organizing your papers! Are your personal papers stacking up with no time to shred them? Do you...

UMC Monroe Paper Shredding and Electronics Recycling Fundraiser

Redding Community Center

29th Annual Frog Frolic Family Festival - an outdoor community fair with live music from local bands, food trucks, bounce houses, libations, games, crafts, face painting and, new this year - a slime bar, scavenger hunt and corn hole tournament!
This is a special day for the whole community, where all ages can come together and spend time with friends! For nearly 3 decades, The Frolic has been THE event of the spring in Redding, generating necessary funds for The Mark Twain Library – don’t miss it!

Local Event: 29th Annual Frog Frolic Festival

29th Annual Frog Frolic Festival

29th Annual Frog Frolic Family Festival - an outdoor community fair with live music from local bands, food trucks, bounce...

The United Church of Christ Southbury

Youth from UCC Southbury are hosting a high-end raffle to support their annual mission trip!
Prizes include: •	Apple MacBook Pro •	Samsung 85” TV •	Playstation 5 PRO •	Apple 11” iPad •	And more!
Tickets are only $10…for prizes worth substantially more!
Drawing to be held May 3rd. Winners need not be present to claim prize. All proceeds benefit Youth Mission work and programming through UCC Southbury.
Our mission organization, Halos and Hammers, has been doing work around the nation for decades and hopes to continue for many more! This year, the group heads to Koinonia Family Camp. A Non-Profit Organization in Highland Lake, NY, where they will build entire cabins for future campers to enjoy.
For more information and/or to buy tickets, please visit our website: <a href="https://www.uccsouthbury.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">uccsouthbury.org/</a> or contact the church office for details.

Local Event: UCC Southbury Youth Host Raffle to Benefit Mission Work

UCC Southbury Youth Host Raffle to Benefit...

Youth from UCC Southbury are hosting a high-end raffle to support their annual mission trip!
Prizes include: •	Apple MacBook...

UCC Southbury Youth Host Raffle to Benefit Mission Work

Online Presentation

During this complimentary session we’ll discuss why your future financial security and your retirement lifestyle depend on how you save and invest. We’ll address key questions that drive the retirement planning process, make sure you understand your company retirement benefits and we’ll offer some simple steps you can take to control your financial situation.
You must RSVP to receive access credentials for this event or seminar.Presented by: Colton Destrampe, APMA®, Associate Financial Advisor - R. Miller &amp; Associates, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial LLC
Hosted by: R. Miller &amp; Associates, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial LLCTo reserve a spot: call us at <a href="tel:6176073366">617.607.3366 Ext. 250</a> or email us at <a href="mailto:christina.cobas@ampf.com?subject=Taking%20control%20of%20your%20workplace%20retirement%20benefits">christina.cobas@ampf.com</a>

Local Event: Complimentary Presentation - Taking Control of Your Workplace Retirement Benefits

Complimentary Presentation - Taking Control of...

During this complimentary session we’ll discuss why your future financial security and your retirement lifestyle depend on how...

Complimentary Presentation - Taking Control of Your Workplace Retirement Benefits

Jesse Lee United Methodist Church

JUST IN TIME for Mother's Day. Jesse Lee UMC will be holding its semi-annual Document Shredding Event. 
Saturday, May 09, 2025, from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM—rain or Shine. The donation is $15 per box and $10 
for seniors. CASH OR CHECK. Once again, bake sale items will be available for purchase.
 Patty Gelineau is the chair and can be contacted at gelineau.music@sbcglobal.net with any questions. We hope you will stop by to support this important event for the church and the surrounding community.Please NOTE: To ensure the best experience, we would greatly appreciate it if everyone arrived no earlier than the posted 8:30 am opening - this allows all volunteers and the SmartShred truck to be ready to help you shred your documents when you arrive.&nbsp; We thank you for your continued support.

Local Event: JESSE LEE UMC Semi-Annual Document Shredding Event 

JESSE LEE UMC Semi-Annual Document Shredding...

JUST IN TIME for Mother's Day. Jesse Lee UMC will be holding its semi-annual Document Shredding Event. 
Saturday, May 09, 2025,...

JESSE LEE UMC Semi-Annual Document Shredding Event 

Twisted Vine Restaurant

Celebrate Mother's Day at the Twisted Vine Restaurant in Derby!
Brunch Buffet Seating's starting at 11:00 AM in the Main Dining Room, Adults $44.95, Children 10 &amp; under $19.95 &amp; Children 5 &amp; under are FREE!
Buffet Menu: Garden Salad, Penne alla Vodka, Chicken Francaise, Roast Beef w/Gravy, Scrambled Eggs, Home Fries, Belgian Waffles, Bacon, Breakfast Sausage, Fresh Fruit Bowl &amp; More!
Mother's Day Dinner Seating's available in our Main Dining Room and our Downstairs Dining Room starting at Noon. Regular menu Plus Dinner Specials!
Make your Reservations Early, Call 203-734-2462!

Local Event: Celebrate Mother's Day at The Twisted Vine Restaurant

Celebrate Mother's Day at The Twisted Vine...

Celebrate Mother's Day at the Twisted Vine Restaurant in Derby!
Brunch Buffet Seating's starting at 11:00 AM in the Main Dining...

Celebrate Mother's Day at The Twisted Vine Restaurant

This is the Annual Asher’s Answer 5K Run/Walk in honor of&nbsp;<a href="https://ashersanswer.org/about/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Asher Nathaniel Gibson.</a>
All proceeds will be used to provide support to our non-profit organization, <a href="https://ashersanswer.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Asher’s Answer</a>, a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide financial support to families of children with rare trisomies.
This year, there will be games and activities for children under age 13, so feel free to bring the entire family!!!
NOTE: For safety and security purposes, race participants must be at least 13 yrs of age. Children younger than that can still come and participate in various games/activities while their parents race, but cannot race. Infant and toddlers may race with their parents only if they are transported in strollers or strapped to parents (ie body carriers).

Local Event: Asher's Answer Annual 5K Walk/Run

Asher's Answer Annual 5K Walk/Run

This is the Annual Asher’s Answer 5K Run/Walk in honor of Asher Nathaniel Gibson.
All proceeds will be used to provide support...

Monroe Police Hosting Kids Fishing Derby

The annual event is open to kids ages 3 to 15, with prizes awarded for the biggest catch.

Community Corner

Car Flips After 14-Year-Old Driver Hits Pole In...

Two teens were hurt after the car struck a utility pole and overturned in Newtown, police said.

Car Flips After 14-Year-Old Driver Hits Pole In Newtown: Police

Crime & Safety

🌱 Patch AM: Why a developer tied to Monroe...

Coming up: Space Day on the Monroe Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Why a developer tied to Monroe wants Seymour’s Prospect Street land

🌱 Patch AM: Why a Seymour land sale matters to...

Happening soon: Space Day on the Monroe Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Why a Seymour land sale matters to a developer active in Monroe

🌱 Patch AM: How new regional roles could...

Make time for Complimentary Presentation - Real Estate: Important Considerations for You and Your Family on the Monroe Patch calendar

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