The Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, with the majority of New England hurricanes striking in August and September. Local officials joined national experts this week offering safety tips that can be put into place well before the next storm hits.

New York City children arrive for a vacation in Newtown and surrounding towns through the Fresh Air Fund.

Newtown's new Community and Senior Center facility has been doing well in its first opening days, according to staff.

Calls for Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps for the period of July 25-31, 2019.

Police reports for July 23-30, 2019.

Fire reports for Newtown, Conn. for the period of July 26-31, 2019.

Newtown Police have arrested a man on charges of indecent exposure and possession of marijuana.

In a letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) on July 30 demanded swift action after dangerous levels of PFAS were detected in bottled water sourced from Spring Hill Dairy in Haverhill, Massachusetts.

To help address the current emergency blood shortage, all who donate blood or platelets with the American Red Cross through August 29 will receive a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card via e-mail. Among the upcoming Fairfield County blood drives, one is scheduled in Newtown on Sunday, August 4.