Newtown Conservation Commission approved a rodenticide ban for town properties and reviewed open space and invasive species efforts.
Here is a list of businesses that were formed in Newtown from Dec. 26, 2025 to Jan. 23, 2026.
A Special Announcement Event for Newtown and Surrounding Communities.
Newtown selectmen approved enhanced LOSAP benefits, reviewed Bruce Walczak’s 2026–27 budget and made appointments at their Jan. 20 meeting.
2026 Newtown Arts Festival Competition
Newtown Police reported multiple winter-weather crashes and traffic incidents in mid-January, according to logs.
Newtown Legislative Council approves flood-mitigation grants, raises Fairfield Hills water rates and adopts the 2027–2031 capital plan.
Police say a stolen vehicle investigation and crash led to charges against one adult and two juveniles in Newtown.
Measles was declared eliminated in the United States in 2000, but significant outbreaks have occurred in 2019 and 2025.
Larry will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Newtown Police reported 29 incidents ranging from winter crashes and deer strikes to court order cases and traffic stops.
JJ Stacks opens next month in Newtown, bringing its food-truck favorites to a permanent Main Street home.
The Newtown Legislative Council will consider a 6% increase for Fairfield Hills water system rates and a new short-term rental ordinance.
Edmond Town Hall managers approved sound system upgrades and reviewed grants, revenue growth and capital projects at a Jan. 13 meeting.
Newtown Parks and Recreation Commission approves funding for a pool engineering report and reviews budgets, facilities and events.
Newtown Borough Board of Burgesses approves December financial reports, discusses insurance and advances a Queen Street sidewalk project.
Newtown selectmen will consider LOSAP changes, review the 2026–27 budget and revisit a waste management committee.
Newtown Board of Finance approves flood mitigation grants, police funding, budget transfers and capital plan updates.
Newtown Inland Wetlands Commission approves a Stone Bridge Trail restoration plan and upholds a cease-and-desist order.
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The Newtown Inland Wetlands Commission will consider a cease and desist order for unpermitted activities.
Newtown’s Animal Care and Control Advisory Board sets 2026 officers, forms donation committee and weighs regulatory shift.
Newtown Legislative Council votes to approve revised deed restrictions for 6 Commerce Road and advances ordinance reviews.
The community is mourning the death of a Newtown High School student.
Police said the woman has been found.
Start the year feeling stronger & more balanced with a look at local spots offering everything from energizing workouts to calming escapes.
Newtown Police reported nearly two dozen incidents including winter crashes, deer strikes, intersection collisions, and property damage.
Michelle Embree Ku, a member of Newtown's Legislative Council, has announced her campaign for Connecticut's 106th House District.
The commission will discuss the Aquazip Pool Amenity, 2026-27 budget, and fundraising strategies.
The Newtown Board of Finance will meet to discuss several budget transfers, grant impact statements, and an appropriation for legal services
See the local students who were named to the Dean's List at the University of Connecticut for the fall 2025 semester.
Newtown Cultural Arts Commission discusses concerts, exhibits, festival planning and a board vacancy at its Jan. 8 meeting.
Newtown selectmen vote 2–1 to accept state-approved deed change preserving 6 Commerce Road as open space or recreation.
The following full-time local students have been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2025 semester at Western Connecticut State University
The 2026 rankings from Niche looked at the number of sports, the number of championships and rely on student and parent reviews.
Newtown’s Water and Sewer Authority will hear public comment and consider a proposed 9% sewer rate increase Jan. 8.
Newtown Police reported a health check case, multiple crashes, winter road incidents, and parking lot damage.
CTDOT inspections show most Newtown bridges are in good shape, but some aging spans carry fair or poor ratings.