Newtown Seeks Residents To Fill Openings On Commissions, Boards

Among the openings is a vacancy on the Economic Development Commission.

Newtown P&Z Approves Senior Living Zone Change, Endorses Sale of Fairfield Hills Buildings

Newtown P&Z approves zoning changes for senior housing, endorses sale of Fairfield Hills properties for mixed-use development.

Newtown Legislative Council Discusses Curbside Recycling Controversy, Approves Grants And Ordinance Changes

Newtown Legislative Council debates curbside recycling, approves $5,000 grant for Community Center, and advances solid waste ordinance.

Newtown School Board Names Middle Gate Principal, Debates Gifted Weapons Detection System

Newtown Board appoints new principal and approves conditional acceptance of security system donation.

Newtown Borough Backs Cultural District, Bans E-Bikes On Sidewalks

Newtown Borough supports Cultural District plan, passes sidewalk e-bike ban, and appoints zoning alternate.

Newtown Historic District Commission Approves Roof Restoration and Library HVAC Landscaping Plans

Trinity Church roof project and C.H. Booth Library HVAC updates gain unanimous approval from Newtown HDC.

Newtown Selectmen Approve Transfer Station Policy, Review HVAC Funds And School Facilities Report

Newtown’s selectmen approved waste policy updates and discussed funding for HVAC and school facility projects.

Newtown Planning & Zoning Advances Ferris Farm Store, Considers Broader Farmers Market Rules

Ferris Acres gets approval to open farm store; Newtown planners weigh changes to Farmers Market and senior housing rules.

Newtown Legislative Council Reviews Budget, Approves Funds For Community Center Mental Health Support

Newtown Legislative Council approves $10K in ARPA funds for summer mental health support, reviews townwide budget status.

Newtown Board of Education Approves Curriculum Revisions, Superintendent Contract Extension

In curriculum matters, new computer integration courses for grades five and six were introduced.

‘No Kings’ Protest Held Saturday In Newtown: What To Know

The No Kings rallies are anti-Trump protests being held nationwide, meant to coincide with a military parade in Washington.

Newtown BOE Subcommittees Advance Curriculum Updates, Propose Policy Changes And Rescissions

Newtown BOE subcommittees back new curricula, AI policy planning, and recommend rescinding outdated policies.

Newtown Lawmakers Welcome Sanctuary Leader As Bill Passes To Reclassify Adjacent Land As Open Space

Newtown lawmakers honored Jennifer Hubbard as the legislature reclassified land near the animal sanctuary for open space use.

Sen. Hwang: 'Housing Crisis Requires Collaboration, Not A Power Grab'

"What began as a single-section bill to study homelessness quietly morphed into a 47-section omnibus overhaul of Connecticut’s housing law…"

Newtown Tapped To Receive State Infrastructure Grant

Statewide, a total of $30 million in state grants will be doled out to complete a wide variety of infrastructure improvements.

Newtown Legislative Council Reviews Budgets, Insurance Policies

Newtown’s Legislative Council examined sewer fund issues, budget updates, and contractor insurance policy changes at its May 21 meeting

Newtown Seeks Residents To Fill Openings On Commissions, Boards

Among the openings is a vacancy on the Bike & Trail Committee.

Newtown Legislative Council Sets Mill Rate, Reviews School Plan

Newtown officials set mill rate, review school facilities study, and approve policy updates at May 7 Legislative Council meeting.

Newtown BOE Reviews Financials, Policies At April Meeting

Newtown’s Board of Education discussed budget adjustments, staffing plans, and policy updates during its April 22 meeting.

Newtown Seeks Residents To Fill Openings On Boards, Committees

Positions on the Zoning Board of Appeals, Pension Committee, and more boards are available.

Newtown Selectmen Discuss Investment Oversight, Signage Rules

Newtown's BOS discussed budget signage, investment advisor interviews, property sales, and budget transfers during their April 21 meeting.

Newtown Passes Municipal & BOE Budgets: What Will The Tax Increase Be?

The overall $141.6 million spending plan​ includes $49.9 million for the town and $91.7 million for the schools.

CT Awards Funds To Newtown Internet Provider To Boost Service

The grant was among $9.9M​ handed out in a second round of broadband expansion grants through the state's ConneCTed Communities Program.

Newtown Nets $9K From Nickel-Per-Nip Program To Support Cleanup

Danbury earned over $9,000 from nip bottle sales to fund local environmental efforts under Connecticut’s Nickel-Per-Nip program.

Newtown Seeks Residents To Fill Openings On Boards

Positions on the Newtown Community Center Commission and the Pension Committee are up for grabs.

Newtown Board Of Finance Approves Budget Transfers, Police Grants

Newtown’s Board of Finance approves DPW and police budget changes, accepts state grants, and discusses financial planning and fund policies.

Newtown Selectmen Review Budget Shift, Recycling, And Development

Newtown leaders discuss $436K DPW budget shift, invasive species plan, recycling survey, and upcoming town events.

Newtown Council Approves $141.6M Budget, Sends Plan To Referendum

Newtown Legislative Council OKs $141.6M budget amid school funding debate; vote heads to April 22 referendum.

Bolinsky Celebrates Reading with Newtown Students

Rep. Bolinsky read the award-winning illustrated children’s book "Anglerfish" by Elaine Alexander to a second-grade class at Head O' Meadow.

Newtown Council Advances $14M in Capital Projects, Hears Budget Update

Newtown Legislative Council approves capital project bonds, hears budget and agency updates at March 19 meeting.

Newtown Approves Funding For Infrastructure Repairs And Improvements

Newtown Selectmen approve funding for repairs, irrigation, and Public Works, while reviewing financial oversight and grant transparency.

Bolinsky, Scott to Host 8-30g Housing Policy Presentation In Newtown

Join Reps. Bolinsky and Scott on Mar. 23 for a discussion on 8-30g, housing policy changes, and legislative proposals in Connecticut.

Newtown Inland Wetlands Commission Reviews Violations, OKs Culvert

Newtown Inland Wetlands Commission addresses permit violations, approves a church culvert replacement, and plans further action on March 26.

Newtown Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events Scheduled For 2025

The Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority has announced its schedule for the 2025 Household Hazardous Waste drop-off events.

Newtown Approves $15M For School Roofs, HVAC And Infrastructure

Newtown's Board of Finance approved $15M for school roofs, HVAC, and infrastructure upgrades to enhance town facilities and public spaces.

Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame To Induct Newtown Woman

Gov. Lamont Announced 14 honorees were selected for induction into the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame, including a Newtown woman.

Hwang Touts New Federal Infrastructure Grants To Bolster Local Rails

State Sen. Tony Hwang Touts New Federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Grants to Strengthen CT’s Rail Infrastructure

8 Openings, 6 Boards: Newtown Needs Volunteers To Fill Vacancies

First Selectman Capeci seeks residents to fill openings on local boards and commissions.

Sen. Tony Hwang Reappointed As GOP Leader On Transportation Committee

Senator Tony Hwang Reappointed as Republican Leader on Transportation Committee

Newtown Seeks Residents To Fill Openings On Boards

First Selectman Capeci seeks residents to fill openings on local boards and commissions.