Over 70 people from Newtown and neighboring towns and cities gathered outside the former police station for Rock This Democracy's "Rally for Transparency and Justice."

The Board of Education unaminously voted to establish a School Facilities Planning Committee at its recent meeting.

The Board of Education CIP/Facilities/Finance Subcommittee reviewed the itemized estimate for January and discussed a transportation update and workflow analysis at its recent meeting.

Newtown Police last week arrested a man they allege was attempting to contact a minor while pretending to also be a minor.

The Board of Selectmen approved $150,000 for parking improvements at the Fairfield Hills campus.

Among the topics at the recent Board of Education meeting include an update on the radon testing at Middle Gate Elementary School and the district exploring a stop-arm enforcement policy to reduce the illegal passing of buses.

Fire reports for February 18 through February 25, 2026.

Police reports for February 4 to February 21, 2026.

The third major snowstorm of the year arrived in fits and starts before fully making its appearance late Sunday afternoon.

The town has released statements regarding Newtown Police Department’s position on the Trust Act and potential ICE activities in town.