All five of Newtown’s fire companies and many mutual aid companies were called on during the afternoon of Sunday, March 19, when a large brush fire broke out in Sandy Hook. It was one of many similar fires that have kept local firefighters busy in recent weeks.

Verdi Construction Company of Newtown may purchase the former Town Hall South at 3 Main Street.

The Connecticut Parent Connection community panel forum originally planned for March 14 has been rescheduled to Tuesday, March 28.

Due to scheduled tree work, Castle Hill Road will be closed between its intersections with Taunton Lake Road and Great Hill Road for 6½ hours tomorrow.

Two people were transported to the hospital following a four-vehicle crash on the highway during an evening rush hour last week.

Newtown Police Chief David Kullgren recently graduated from an extended FBI National Academy training program.

A plan to build 170 senior housing units at 6 Commerce Road will be facing a public hearing on April 6.

The Borough of Newtown and the Town of Newtown will team up on two sidewalk projects.

Three familiar local officials have been engaged in critical traffic safety initiatives that could end up protecting countless lives, and maybe even saving a few.