The superintendent discussed a shortage of bus drivers and its impacts on the school district at the Board of Education's recent meeting.

Newtown residennt and former Marine Captain Chris DiNoto and his wife, Trinh, helped rescue 19 people from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, including Karim Khan Ahmadi, DiNoto's interpreter when he served there.

Representatives of Congregation Adath Israel will hold a public hearing to announce the intention to take down the building at 111 Huntingtown Road.

After a half year of work and debate, the Charter Revision Commission has begun approving changes to the Charter.

Newtown Police Department and other law enforcement agencies nationwide will be partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration this weekend for the 21st Drug Take Back Day.

President Joseph Biden has ordered flags lowered to honor General Colin Powell, who died earlier today.

The Board of Finance approved using $2.5 million in funds from the town's American Rescue Plan disbursement for the Hawley School HVAC project.

Police reports from September 29 to October 12, 2021.

Newtown Police officers Sergeant Scott Ruszcyk, and Lieutenant Richard Robinson, and retired Lieutenant William Keegan of the New York Port Authority (NYPA) Police, received the Police Commissioners Association of Connecticut Meritorious Service Award.

Due to expected inclement weather tomorrow night, Newtown High School Marching Band & Guard has made the decision, with US Bands, to start their home show early.