President Joe Biden signed legislation yesterday establishing a new federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery. What does that mean for this year's observation of Juneteenth, which is federally recognized today?

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See what the local Charter Revision Commission has been up to and find out why they have decided to lengthen their schedule to complete a thorough review of Newtown's constitutional document.

Check out a recap of the 2021 State Legislative session and learn about a few of the bills championed by lawmakers from the Newtown delegation.

Newtown Police arrested a New York resident last week after the man reportedly waved a machete from his vehicle while driving along South Main Street.

There is plenty to read at newtownbee.com, but so much more information to be found in print.

The State Senate completed its Special Session this week with Senator Tony Hwang (R-28) standing against the eventually approved budget implementer bill alongside six other senate colleagues - find out why.

Just days after two of Connecticut's federal representatives called for more tickborne disease funding, two cases of a potentially deadly tick-related virus were identified in the state.

Newtown Police Department personnel will be participating in The 35th Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics this week.

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