Newtown Scores State Grant To Clean Up Blighted Property

​The $610K grant is one of 21 pay-outs for blighted areas covering 150 acres of contaminated land in 18 towns across Connecticut.

Smell, Smoke In Newtown From Out Of State: Town Officials

Newtown is experiencing smoky conditions from Massachusetts and New York, First Selectman Jeff Capeci advised on Wednesday.

Newtown Seeks Residents To Fill Openings On Boards

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

Newtown Election Results 2024: Vote Totals For Every Race

Here is how Newtown residents voted for every person on the ballot including president, congress and their local state races.

Newtown 2024 Election Results: Winners Revealed In Key Races

The polls have closed in Newtown for the 2024 elections, and here are the latest updates on how local residents voted.

Newtown 2024 Election Voter Guide: What You Need To Know

Here's everything you need to know concerning state and federal elections in Newtown, including the candidates and polling places.

Here's How Much Newtown Received From 'Nickel-Per-Nip' Since April

Each town in Connecticut receives 5 cents for each "nip" sold within its borders every six months.

Newtown Seeks Residents To Fill Openings On Boards

The Sustainable Energy Commission, Economic Development Commission, Lake Zoar Authority, and Commission on Aging all need a little help.

Newtown 2024 Election Voter Guide: Meet The Candidates

Here's everything you need to know concerning state and federal elections in Newtown, including the candidates and polling places.

CT Patch Candidate Profile: Mitch Bolinsky For State Rep

Mitch Bolinsky shares with Patch why he should be re-elected to serve the 106th Assembly District.

CT Patch Candidate Profile: Michelle Embree Ku For State Rep

Michelle Embree Ku shares with Patch why she should be elected to serve the 106th House District.

Veterans Property Tax Break Deadlines Loom, State Leaders Warn

Reps. Foncello and Bolinsky are reminding veterans to sign up with their local Tax Assessor before Oct. 1

Michelle Embree Ku Receives Endorsement Of Independent Party of CT

Michelle Embree Ku will appear as both a Democratic and an Independent candidate for State Representative for Newtown's 106th District.

Newtown First Selectman Capeci On What's Open, What's Not, After Storm

"Eichler's Beach Cove and Marina faced significant storm damage and the beach must remain closed for the rest of the season…"

Hwang Updates Community On Storm Response, Pushes For Federal Action

On Tuesday, State Senator Tony Hwang and many other stakeholders updated impacted communities on the weekend’s severe storms.

Newtown Declares State of Emergency Amidst Flooding & Heavy Rains

The National Weather Service issued a​ flash flood warning​ for Fairfield and New Haven Counties until 7:15 p.m.

Hwang: 'Explanation & Solutions To CT's Unaffordable Energy Costs'

"When you received your electric bill this month, there is no doubt you experienced the “sticker shock” of a significant rate increase…"

State Leaders Huddle With Seniors At Newtown Elder Care Facility

State Reps. Mitch Bolinsky and Martin Foncello, along with State Sen. Tony Hwang, met with Newtown seniors at Nunnawauk Meadows.

Newtown Seeks Residents To Fill Openings On Boards

There are seats to fill on the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Fairfield Hills Authority.

Newtown Seeks Residents To Fill Openings On Boards

There are seats to fill on the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Town Building & Infrastructure Committee.

Newtown 2024 Primary Election: What You Need To Know

Winners of Connecticut's Aug. 13 primary races will advance to become their party's banner bearer in the general election.

Newtown Board Of Ed Seeks Resident To Fill Opening

The Newtown Board of Education​ seeks to fill a vacancy in its ranks.

Bolinsky and Foncello Visit Ability Beyond

State Reps Bolinsky and Foncello toured residential homes for clients with disabilities in Newtown and in Brookfield.

CT Business Organization Gives Bolinsky a Perfect Score

CT’s leading business organization recognized State Rep. Mitch Bolinsky with a perfect 2024 legislative voting score on key biz bills.

Newtown Schools Score State Money For Mental Health Programming

The money was part of more than $2 million in grants for 36 school districts and summer camp programs across the state.

Connecticut Is In A Waste Crisis. What's That Mean For Newtown?

A new program in Newtown addresses the crisis that was created in 2022 when the state lost one-third of its in-state disposal capacity

Newtown Seeks Residents To Fill Openings On Boards And Commissions

The Fair Rent Commission, the Commission on Aging, and the new Town Building & Infrastructure Committee all need a little help.

Newtown Seeks Residents To Fill Openings On Commissions

Newtown First Selectman Capeci is seeking residents to volunteer to fill a vacancy on two commissions.

Newtown State Delegation To Host Legislative Update At Senior Center

State Senator Tony Hwang and State Representative Mitch Bolinsky invite the public to a Legislative Community Update on Saturday, June 15.

Newtown Seeks Residents To Fill Openings On Commission

Newtown First Selectman Capeci is seeking residents to volunteer to fill a vacancy on a commission.

Michelle Embree Ku Unanimously Endorsed By Dems For 106th District

Michelle Embree Ku has won the unanimous endorsement of the Democratic Party for her bid to represent the 106th District.

Newtown Voters Approve Latest $87.4M School Budget

Voters returned to the polls in Newtown Tuesday and approved the proposed 2024-25 schools budget.

Newtown Returns To Polls For 2nd School Budget Referendum Tuesday

Last month, residents rejected​ the Board of Education's $88.8 million proposed spending plan by a vote of 1,701-to-1,194.

Newtown Voters Reject School Budget, Approve Municipal Spending Plan

The schools' ask was for $88.8 million, a 4.4 percent increase over the current budget. Newtown residents called the increase "too high."

Newtown Seeks Residents To Fill Openings On Local Boards

There are openings on the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Board of Ethics.

CT 2024 Presidential Primary: How Did Newtown Vote?

Voter turn-out was light in Newtown. Here's the candidate-by-candidate tally.

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

Newtown Selectperson Michelle Embree Ku formally announced her run on March 17th for Connecticut’s 106th House District.

Newtown Seeks Residents To Fill Openings On Commissions

Newtown First Selectman Capeci is seeking residents to volunteer to fill two vacancies on a commission.

Newtown Board of Education Seeks To Fill Vacancy

The deadline to submit a resume is Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

Bolinsky Announces Run For 7th Term Representing Newtown In Hartford

Rep. Mitch Bolinsky has announced he will be seeking a 7th term representing the 106th district in Hartford.