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 Police Log: Health Check Leads To Charges, Rear-End Crash, Parking Lot Damage, And Ice-Related Wrecks

Newtown Police reported a health check case, multiple crashes, winter road incidents, and parking lot damage.

How Newtown's Bridges Are Holding Up: State Inspection Data

CTDOT inspections show most Newtown bridges are in good shape, but some aging spans carry fair or poor ratings.

What's Opening In Newtown? A Look At New Businesses

Here is a list of businesses that were formed in Newtown from Nov. 22 through Dec. 25, 2025.

1 Injured In Early-Morning Single-Vehicle Crash In Newtown

One person was taken to Danbury Hospital after a single-vehicle crash in Newtown.

Early Morning House Fire In Newtown Causes Heavy Damage

A predawn house fire in Newtown caused heavy damage but no injuries. Residents and pets escaped safely, officials said.

Newtown Police Log: Snow-Related Crashes, Parking Lot Collisions, And DUI Case Reported

Newtown Police reported multiple winter-weather crashes, parking lot collisions, and a DUI case in late December.

From Hospital Walls to Prison Cells: Surviving When the System Writes You Off

A survivor’s true account of being warehoused, silenced, and fighting for justice in a system that locks away people with brain injuries.

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 Police Log: Deer Strike, Disorderly Conduct, Protective Order Case, And Multiple Traffic Crashes

Newtown Police reported a protective order case, a deer strike, utility damage, and several crashes in mid-December.

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.

Feline Sad: The Obituary of Sir Remy Martin Hennessey Lodice

One cat moms way of processing the grief of her soul cat.

Local Animal Hospital Recognized: Best Of 2025

Patch and T-Mobile are recognizing the people, places and moments that made this year brighter.

'Love For Animals Shines Bright' At This Veterinary Facility: Best Of 2025

Patch and T-Mobile are recognizing the people, places and moments that made this year brighter.

Newtown Schools Hiring For 23 Teaching, Staff Positions

Here is a look at all of the available jobs listed by the public schools and how to apply for them.

Police Look To ID Dirt Bike Driver After Horseback Rider Seriously Injured In Newtown

The accident left a horseback rider with serious injuries. Police are seeking to identify a juvenile dirt bike operator.

Newtown Township Supervisor Recognized: Best Of 2025

Patch and T-Mobile are recognizing the people, places and moments that made this year brighter with this years's Best of 2025 nominations.

Town Supervisor Has 'Genuine Commitment To Keeping Residents Informed': Best Of 2025

Patch and T-Mobile are recognizing the people, places and moments that made this year brighter with this years's Best of 2025 nominations.

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.

Map to Newtown Holiday Houses Now Posted

Newtown Facebook Group Offers Free Maps for Town's Winter Wonderlands

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Newtown Police Log: Attempted Package Theft Case, Utility Pole Strike, And Multiple Crashes Reported

Newtown Police reported a package-theft case, a utility pole strike, and several vehicle crashes in early December.

Lamont Orders Flags Lowered Sunday To Mark 13th Anniversary Of Sandy Hook School Shooting

Gov. Ned Lamont orders U.S. and Connecticut flags lowered Sunday to mark the 13th anniversary of the Sandy Hook tragedy.

Here Are The Most Recent Property Sales In Newtown

There were 10 homes sold in Newtown between Nov. 24 and Dec. 11, with a top price of $1 million, according to Zillow.com.

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 Marks 41st Annual Ram Pasture Tree Lighting With Luminaria, Music And Santa Visit

Newtown’s 41st Ram Pasture Tree Lighting will be big: luminaria, music, Santa visits and more community festivities.

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 Police Seek Public's Help After Suspicious Bicyclist Reported

Newtown police ask residents for video or sightings of a man on a black bicycle near Mile Hill South on Dec. 9.

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 Police Log: Hit-And-Runs, Tree Strike, School Traffic Crash, And Multiple Collisions Reported

Newtown Police responded to tree strikes, hit-and-runs, school traffic crashes, and several collisions in early December.

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.

10 Year Anniversary of Newtown Holiday Homes Map

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Toy Drives In Newtown: How To Make The Holidays Merry For Everyone

Last year the NW Fairfield County CT Campaign distributed 21,268 toys to 9,130 children who might not otherwise have gotten any gift.

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 Police Log: Crashes With Injuries, DUI Case, Building Strikes, And Hit-And-Runs Reported

Newtown Police handled multiple crashes, a DUI case, property damage incidents, and a rollover between Nov. 15–25.

Newtown Police Seek Information After Vehicles Damage Fairfield Hills Soccer Fields

Newtown police are asking for the public’s help after vehicles damaged soccer fields at Fairfield Hills on Nov. 27.

Newtown Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Two Missing 14-Year-Old Girls

Newtown police are searching for two missing 14-year-old girls last seen entering a black Hyundai sedan near Queen Street.