A Town of Newtown email blast on April 26 issued a reminder to Aquarion Water Company customers of water use restrictions in effect.

Flags should be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, May 4, in recognition of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service, an annual observance honoring the sacrifices of firefighters across the country who have died in the line of duty.

The Borough of Newtown is hosting elections on Monday, May 5.

A public hearing on a cost increase for sewer usage is set for May 8; a windfall in interest revenue may help mitigate future increases.

A final session briefing the public on the changes coming to the Newtown Transfer Station on July 1 is planned for Saturday, May 3, at Newtown Senior Center.

The Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection has issued a Purple Alert for Stephen Wengart, 19, of Newtown, who has been missing since Saturday.

Fire reports for Tuesday, April 17-Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

The district’s propane contract and financial report for March were discussed during the Board of Education CFF Subcommittee meeting on Tuesday, April 22, as well as the full Board of Education meeting that immediately followed the subcommittee’s convening.

Rock This Democracy organizers have announced their next event: a street protest followed by a rally on Thursday, May 1.

Several hundred people attended the latest local Rock This Democracy vigil which concluded with attendees marching around the Main Street Flagpole with signs and candles.