HARTFORD- State Representative Mitch Bolinsky (R-Newtown) reported Tuesday, October 24, that a bipartisan, consensus budget has been reached.The Newtown Bee at noon, "but, for now, I want you to know ...

NOTE (Tuesday, October 24; 1:15 pm): This story has been updated to reflect the correct name of the utility that controls the local natural gas line. * * * * * Newtown Hook & Ladder and Botsford ...

The Water & Sewer Authority (WSA) is awaiting technical information from Teton Capital Company, LLC, of Old Greenwich, which is seeking sanitary sewer service from the town for its proposed Church Hil...

Final election endorsement letters must be letters only about candidates' merits, and must be received at editor@thebee.com, subject line "Letter To The Editor," no later than Wednesday, November 1, a...

A familiar local health care institution that has been operating in Newtown for 34 years is being sold. According to a spokesperson, the senior living and healthcare non-profit Masonicare announced Oc...

If all goes as hoped, two local write-in candidates on Newtown's November 7 municipal ballot will have a much better opportunity to compete for elected office, thanks to a Connecticut law that focuses...

When Republican Selectman and first selectman candidate Will Rodgers looks across the landscape of this November's municipal ballot, he sees the potential for changes across a wide swath of elected bo...

A handful of non-board members attended the Board of Education's community forum held at Newtown High School on October 18. The event was held as an interactive evening for community members to offer ...

Borough Zoning Commission (BZC) members are informing the Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) that they intend to "opt out" of a new state law which has automatically added to the borough's zoning re...

HARTFORD - The Connecticut Supreme Court announced November 14 as the first court date in the appeal filed by the families of nine Sandy Hook victims and one survivor in their case against the sellers...