Three people were transported to the hospital, one in suspected serious condition, following a two-vehicle crash on Rochambeau Bridge late Saturday afternoon that closed I-84 East between Exits 11 and 13 for at least five hours.

As a major winter storm continues to keep Newtown and the region nearly paralyzed due to heavy precipitation and dangerous conditions, First Selectman Bruce Walczak and Newtown Police Chief David Kullgren have issued an update for local residents.

Town officials have issued a reminder to all Newtown residents, asking them to continue staying safe as a major snow storm works across the region.

Fire reports from Wednesday, February 11-Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

Newtown Borough Board of Burgesses began discussions of the 2026-2027 budget, Safe Streets 4 All, and more.

The town is looking into increasing public access to meetings and public information in response to an Freedom of Information Act complaint.

Town officials are asking Newtown residents to plan now and then stay off the roads Sunday afternoon into Monday, when a major winter storm is expected.

CT State Police are hoping anyone who witnessed a collision on I-84 West in Sandy Hook on February 11 will contact them.

The town has officially entered into an agreement with Housatonic Railroad Company allowing it only the Housatonic property to repair a collapsed culvert that is preventing use of an Aquarion wellfield.

Newtown Police Department is hoping to hear from anyone with information about a series of vehicle break-ins at Fairfield Hills on Tuesday.