5 Things To Know In Newtown: Middle School Building Sites, School Board, Legislative Council And More

The middle school building committee weighs sites and a project manager, and the school board and Legislative Council meet.

By Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff

Nov 15, 2026 9:02 AM EST

NEWTOWN, CT — The Newtown Middle School Building Committee discusses possible sites and hiring an owner's project manager Monday, the Board of Education meets Tuesday and the Legislative Council meets Wednesday.

Here are five things to know about life around Newtown this week:

1. Board Of Education Meets Tuesday
When: Tuesday, Nov. 17, 7 p.m.
Where: See agenda
What to know: The Board of Education holds its regular meeting Tuesday, according to the town calendar. Its CFF/CIP subcommittee also meets Tuesday. The agenda had not been posted as of Friday.
More information here.

2. Middle School Building Committee Weighs Sites, Project Manager
When: Monday, Nov. 16, 6 p.m.
Where: Room B150, Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Road, Sandy Hook
What to know: The Newtown Middle School Building Committee will discuss the status of bids, possible building sites and educational specifications, and may act on an owner's project manager, according to the agenda. The committee is studying two options, renovating the current grades 7-8 school into a grades 6-8 school or building a new grades 6-8 school, and owes the Legislative Council a financial impact statement or status report by Feb. 1, 2027.
More information here.

3. Legislative Council Meets Wednesday
When: Wednesday, Nov. 18, 7:00 p.m.
Where: Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose St.
What to know: The Legislative Council holds its regular meeting, according to the town calendar. The agenda had not been posted as of Friday.
More information here.

4. Planning And Zoning, Board Of Finance Meet Thursday
When: Thursday, Nov. 19, 7 p.m.
Where: Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose St.
What to know: The Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of Finance both meet Thursday, according to the town calendar. Agendas had not been posted as of Friday.
More information here.

5. Free Hands-Only CPR Class Saturday
When: Saturday, Nov. 21, 9 to 10 a.m.
Where: Location provided at sign-up; call or text 203-300-8175
What to know: The Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps is offering a free adult hands-only CPR class, according to the town's flyer. Sign up by calling or texting 203-300-8175.
More information here.