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...

MONROE, CT — Monroe officials have managed to lower the estimated <a href="https://themonroesun.com/school-district-makes-headway-on-this-years-budget-shortfall/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">school budget deficit</a> to $1.2 million.The town has a little over $1 million in a contingency account for cost overruns, according to the Monroe Sun.About $516,000 in savings came from a spending freeze, said Acting Superintendent Joseph Kobza.<a href="https://themonroesun.com/school-district-makes-headway-on-this-years-budget-shortfall/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Read the full Monroe Sun story here.</a>

MONROE, CT — Monroe officials have managed to lower the estimated <a href="https://themonroesun.com/school-district-makes-headway-on-this-years-budget-shortfall/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">school budget deficit</a> to $1.2 million.

The town has a little over $1 million in a contingency account for cost overruns, according to the Monroe Sun.About $516,000 in savings came from a spending freeze, said Acting Superintendent Joseph Kobza.

<a href="https://themonroesun.com/school-district-makes-headway-on-this-years-budget-shortfall/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Read the full Monroe Sun story here.</a>

Monroe School Budget Deficit Reduced

A spending freeze helped save some money, but a $1.2 million remains.

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Trumbull Library: Main Branch

Behind the battles of the American Revolution was the often-overlooked work of women whose clothing, textiles, and household labor helped shape the Revolutionary cause. This illustrated program, presented by costumed historians from The Dirty Blue Shirts, explores the lives of New England women through reproduction garments, fabric samples, and images of surviving historical pieces.
From homespun mythology to red cloaks and calashes, discover how women supported the Revolution and what they wore as their world changed around them.
Perfect for history lovers, fashion enthusiasts, and anyone curious about everyday life during America’s founding era!
This event is part of Past, Present, and Pages, a program initiative developed by the Trumbull Library in celebration of America's 250. These programs explore history, literature, music, art, and community stories, highlighting the people, ideas, and events that connect the past to the present. Join us this summer as we explore our town, our country, and the stories that bring our community together.Register Here: <a href="https://trumbull.libcal.com/event/16194699" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">trumbull.libcal.com/event/16194699</a>

Local Event: History Lecture - The Web They Wove: Women & Their Wardrobes during New England's Revolution

History Lecture - The Web They Wove: Women &...

Behind the battles of the American Revolution was the often-overlooked work of women whose clothing, textiles, and household...

History Lecture - The Web They Wove: Women & Their Wardrobes during New England's Revolution

Newtown Savings Bank Corporate Office

Securely dispose of your sensitive documents at this community shredding event sponsored by Newtown Savings Bank. Professional staff will unload your car for a low fee of $5 per box for seniors and $10 for all others, with all proceeds directly benefiting Friends of Newtown Seniors Inc.

Local Event: Shredding Day

Shredding Day

Securely dispose of your sensitive documents at this community shredding event sponsored by Newtown Savings Bank. Professional...

Greenwich Town Hall

Join us for the 2026 Greenwich Police Department Scholarship Fund Benefit Car Show, which will take place on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM&nbsp;at Town Hall, located at 101 Field Point Road in Greenwich. 
In the event of rain, the rain date will be Sunday, June 7, 2026.The popular community event will feature a wide array of classic, antique, custom, and exotic cars all on display in the heart of Greenwich. 
The car show is free for spectators and open to the public.The Greenwich Police Department Scholarship Fund invites car owners to sign up for pre-registration for $20 per vehicle by June 4. <a href="https://www.gpdscholarshipfund.org/gpdsf-car-show/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.gpdscholarshipfund.org/gpdsf-car-show/</a>
<a href="https://www.gpdscholarshipfund.org/gpdsf-car-show/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a>The event is open to car clubs, and same-day registration will be available at the entrance if space permits for $25 per vehicle. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Greenwich Police Department Scholarship Fund. The family-friendly event will feature a DJ, a 50/50 raffle, food trucks, and more, creating a festive atmosphere for car enthusiasts and families alike.
Sponsorship opportunities begin at just $50, with options such as $125 for a Trophy Sponsor&nbsp;and $250 for an on-site sponsor package. Automobile dealership opportunities begin at $500, which includes on-site participation and the opportunity to display a vehicle. Greenwich Magazine/Moffly Media will once again serve as the exclusive media sponsor.
“This year’s car show is especially meaningful as the Greenwich Police Department celebrates 130 years of service to the community,” said Chief of Police James Heavey. “For more than a century, our officers have worked to protect and serve the residents of Greenwich with professionalism and dedication. The Scholarship Fund reflects our commitment to supporting the families of those officers, and the car show is a wonderful opportunity for the community to come together, celebrate that legacy, and help invest in the next generation.”
Children of Greenwich Police officers who demonstrate ability, character, and academic promise&nbsp;and who qualify for undergraduate studies&nbsp;are eligible to receive financial assistance through the Greenwich Police Department Scholarship Fund.

Local Event: Greenwich Police Department Benefit Car Show - June 6, 2026

Greenwich

Greenwich Police Department Benefit Car Show -...

Join us for the 2026 Greenwich Police Department Scholarship Fund Benefit Car Show, which will take place on Saturday, June 6,...

Greenwich Police Department Benefit Car Show - June 6, 2026

The United Church of Christ Southbury

UCC Southbury invites the community to join them for the 50th Annual Southbury Strawberry Festival on the spacious Church Green, located at 283 Main Street North, in Southbury, CT, to be held on Saturday, June 6th, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (rain or shine).
There will be fresh strawberry shortcakes with homemade whipped cream, live music by Band o’ Brothers, Nick Depuy and Adelaide Punkin, assorted baked goods, grilled foods and Food Trucks including Cousins Maine Lobster and Red Apple Catering with Ben &amp; Jerry’s Ice Cream on hand. Also featuring raffle prizes, Kids Zone bouncy house, games and activities, and 40 different vendors and artisans for interested shoppers. 
We encourage all attendees to take advantage of the FREE PARKING SHUTTLE from 22 Old Waterbury Rd (only 500 yards away).
Entry to the Strawberry Festival is free. All activities benefit Local Missions and Outreach Programs of the United Church of Christ, Southbury. We look forward to seeing you there!

Local Event: 50th Annual Southbury Strawberry Festival

50th Annual Southbury Strawberry Festival

UCC Southbury invites the community to join them for the 50th Annual Southbury Strawberry Festival on the spacious Church...

Join us for an afternoon with bestselling author Catherine Newman and meet one of today’s most talked-about contemporary writers. Newman is the author of the wildly popular novel Sandwich and her newest book, Wreck, which was both a Good Morning America Book Club pick and an instant New York Times bestseller. 
The afternoon will feature a brief reading, live conversation, and audience Q&amp;A, followed by a book signing with books available for purchase courtesy of Black Rock Books. Guests can also enjoy complimentary refreshments, sweet treats, and live music.&nbsp;Register Now:&nbsp;<a href="https://trumbull.libcal.com/event/16386430" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">trumbull.libcal.com/event/16386430</a>

Local Event: Author Event: Catherine Newman at the Trumbull Library

Author Event: Catherine Newman at the Trumbull...

Join us for an afternoon with bestselling author Catherine Newman and meet one of today’s most talked-about contemporary...

Author Event: Catherine Newman at the Trumbull Library

Edith Wheeler Memorial Library

Come celebrate Flag Day! Betsy Ross and her friend will be discussing the making our national flag - then test your skills with flag trivia!&nbsp;Light refreshments provided, free to the public.&nbsp;

Local Event: Flag Day fun at Wheeler Library

Flag Day fun at Wheeler Library

Come celebrate Flag Day! Betsy Ross and her friend will be discussing the making our national flag - then test your skills with...

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New Consignment Shop Opens In Newtown

The new boutique offers curated clothing, handbags, shoes and accessories. 

Business

Fallen Tree Sparks Fire In Monroe Roadway: Fire...

Officials said a tree fell onto utility wires, igniting a fire and damaging part a Monroe street. 

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