One woman died and four others were taken to the hospital early Sunday morning after a one-vehicle crash on Berkshire Road.

Governor Ned Lamont is ordering flags in Connecticut lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset tomorrow in honor of Steve Kuczynski, an employee of the Connecticut Department of Developmental Services who died last week as a result of injuries sustained on the job while conducting maintenance work at Southbury Training School.

A new application for 12 Cold Spring Road was submitted to Planning & Zoning.

The Board of Selectmen received an update on roadwork and drainage this week.

The Newtown Municipal Center has new solar panels on the roof.

Board of Education members recetnly listened to a presentation from Chartwells representatives, voted on a 15 cent lunch increase, and discussed transportation updates.

Board of Education’s CIP/Facilities/Finance Subcommittee discussed year-end itemized estimates and transfers, as well as facilities updates, at its latest meeting.

Police reports for August 2 to August 9, 2025.

Fire reports for Wednesday, August 6-Tuesday, August 12, 2025.