Newtown Inland Wetlands To Address Unpermitted Activity, Erosion Control

The Newtown Inland Wetlands Commission will consider a cease and desist order for unpermitted activities.

Newtown Animal Care Advisory Board Reappoints Officers, Considers Donations And Regulatory Role

Newtown’s Animal Care and Control Advisory Board sets 2026 officers, forms donation committee and weighs regulatory shift.

Newtown Legislative Council Approves Revised Deed Restrictions For 6 Commerce Road Open Space

Newtown Legislative Council votes to approve revised deed restrictions for 6 Commerce Road and advances ordinance reviews.

Newtown's Michelle Embree Ku Announces State House Candidacy For 106th District

Michelle Embree Ku, a member of Newtown's Legislative Council, has announced her campaign for Connecticut's 106th House District.

Newtown Parks & Rec Commission To Tackle Aquazip, Budget At Special Meeting

The commission will discuss the Aquazip Pool Amenity, 2026-27 budget, and fundraising strategies.

Newtown Board Of Finance To Address Budget Transfers, Grant Impact Statements

The Newtown Board of Finance will meet to discuss several budget transfers, grant impact statements, and an appropriation for legal services

Newtown Arts Commission Reviews Upcoming Concerts, Exhibits And Board Vacancy

Newtown Cultural Arts Commission discusses concerts, exhibits, festival planning and a board vacancy at its Jan. 8 meeting.

Newtown Selectmen Approve Open Space Deed for 6 Commerce Road After Divided Vote

Newtown selectmen vote 2–1 to accept state-approved deed change preserving 6 Commerce Road as open space or recreation.

Newtown Water And Sewer Authority To Hold Hearing, Meeting On Proposed 9% Sewer Rate Increase

Newtown’s Water and Sewer Authority will hear public comment and consider a proposed 9% sewer rate increase Jan. 8.

Newtown School Board Reviews Insurance Costs, Accountability Results And Budget Transfers

Newtown school board reviewed insurance costs, student performance data and budget transfers at its Dec. 16 meeting.

Newtown Finance Board Reviews Fund Balance, Advances Insurance And Contract Policy Items

Newtown’s finance board reviewed fund balances, advanced insurance policy updates and approved a special appropriation.

Newtown Legislative Council Reviews Open Space Deed, Traffic Safety Grants And Capital Planning

Newtown Legislative Council discussed open space protections, traffic safety grants and capital planning at its last meeting.

Newtown Selectmen Delay Action On Commerce Road Deed, Approve Insurance Increases And Budget Items

Newtown selectmen delayed action on a Commerce Road deed change, approved insurance increases and addressed budget items.

Lamont Awards $28.2M In Brownfield Grants, Including $200K For Former Batchelder Site In Newtown

Connecticut awards $28.2M for brownfield cleanup statewide, including $200K to assess Newtown’s former Batchelder site.

Newtown Parks Commission Reviews Pool Aquazip, Teen Center Upgrades And 2026 Budget

Newtown Parks Commission discussed pool features, Teen Center upgrades, donations and the 2026–27 budget at its Dec. 9 meeting.

Edmond Town Hall Board Reviews Finances, Approves Policy Changes And Sets 2026 Meeting Schedule

Edmond Town Hall board approves leadership roles, financial updates, policy changes and its 2026 meeting calendar.

Newtown Board Of Finance Elects Leaders, Reviews Budget And Insurance Policies

Newtown Board of Finance elects officers, hears financial updates, discusses insurance policy changes, and sets 2026 meeting schedule.

Newtown Legislative Council Rejects Wi-Fi Grant, Backs Water Rate Increase and Approves 2026 Calendar

Newtown Legislative Council declines Wi-Fi grant, backs 6% water rate hike, reviews capital plan and approves 2026 meeting dates.

Newtown P&Z Rejects Mount Pleasant Zoning Proposals, Approves 67-Unit 8-30g Housing Development

Newtown P&Z denies two Mount Pleasant zoning proposals, approves 67-unit 8-30g project, and continues hearings on other developments.

Newtown Selectmen Review Major Projects, Reestablish Committees And Approve 2026 Meeting Schedule

Newtown Selectmen revisit Housatonic cleanup plans, reestablish committees, and set their 2026 meeting calendar.

Newtown Conservation Commission Backs Barberry Clearing, Reviews Trail Plan And OKs Land Purchase

Newtown’s Conservation Commission endorsed a DEEP invasive clearing project, discussed trail access and approved a land acquisition.

Newtown Selectmen Review Infrastructure Update, Approve Tax Refunds And Mark Leadership Transition

Newtown Selectmen approve refunds, review infrastructure updates, and hear outgoing First Selectman Jeff Capeci’s farewell remarks.

Newtown EDC Weighs Ordinance Update, Hears Extensive Staff Report

Newtown’s Economic Development Commission discussed updating its ordinance and reviewed ongoing projects at its Nov. 18 meeting.

Newtown P&Z Continues Hearings On Three Mount Pleasant Road Projects After Lengthy Public Debate

Newtown’s Planning & Zoning Commission continued hearings on three Mount Pleasant Road applications after hours of public input.

Newtown Board Of Finance Reviews Capital Plan Requests For Edmond Town Hall, Fire Services And Public Works

Newtown’s Board of Finance reviews capital requests for Edmond Town Hall, local fire companies and Public Works during Nov. 6 meeting.

Edmond Town Hall Board Reviews Budget, Celebrates Strong Event Attendance and Grant Award

Newtown’s Edmond Town Hall Board approved a revised budget and reviewed reports showing strong ticket sales, rentals and membership growth.

Hwang: 'When Partisan Inaction Shuts Down Federal Government, Connecticut Families Pay The Price'

State Sen. Tony Hwang: "Both parties must share the blame - and the responsibility - to restore trust and keep the government working."

Newtown Seeks Volunteers For Ad Hoc Flood Recovery Committee, Ethics Alternate And EDC Seats

First Selectman Jeff Capeci is seeking residents to fill vacancies on several local bodies.

Newtown Police Report Crashes, Warrant Cases, DUI Stop, And Assault Call

Newtown Police handled a DUI stop, multiple collisions, an assault complaint, and a warrant case between Nov. 1–9.

Newtown Legislative Council Reviews Town Investments, Accepts Early Voting Grant

Newtown’s Legislative Council received October investment updates and accepted a $5,000 state grant for early voting costs.

Newtown Election Results 2025: Vote Totals For Every Race

Here are the vote totals for every candidate that ran in the Newtown local elections on Tuesday, Nov. 4.

Newtown Election Results 2025: Projected Winner Revealed In First Selectman Race

Newtown residents cast their ballots for several key local races on Election Day. Here are the latest results.

Newtown Election 2025 Voter Guide: Meet The Candidates

Here's what you need to know regarding the Newtown municipal election including the candidates, polling places, voting hours, and more.

Newtown Composting Expansion Backed by State Grant Through $1.5 Million Regional Waste Initiative

Newtown’s composting system will expand under a $1.5M regional grant from the state’s Sustainable Materials Management Program.

Housatonic Railroad, Newtown Reach Agreement To Advance Pootatuck River Restoration

Housatonic Railroad and Newtown agree on key steps to restore the Pootatuck River, reduce flooding, and boost water security.

Newtown Economic Development Commission Advances Brownfield, Fairfield Hills, And Rail Trail Projects

Newtown EDC reviews Fairfield Hills upgrades, brownfield grants, and new business developments during Oct. 21 meeting.

Newtown Receives Over $9K In Latest ‘Nickel-Per-Nip’ Environmental Distribution

Newtown earned over $9K through Connecticut’s Nickel-Per-Nip program, which funds local environmental projects.

Newtown Selectmen Approve Police Chief Contract Pending Board Recommendation, Hear Facilities Survey

Newtown Selectmen reviewed a townwide facilities survey, discussed land issues and approved a conditional police chief contract.

Newtown Legislative Council Approves $327K for 2026 Property Revaluation, Reviews Veterans Tax Updates

Newtown Legislative Council OKs $327,500 for 2026 revaluation, reviews veterans tax changes, and discusses HVAC and well field projects.

Newtown Borough Board of Burgesses Backs Joint Effort to Update Solicitation Ordinance

Newtown Borough supports collaboration with the town on revising solicitation rules; other updates covered insurance, trees, and taxes.