Newtown’s Health District director is joining state and federal health officials in calling for residents and their visitors to increase diligence and invigorate protective practices as small, indoor gatherings are being blamed for an increase in COVID-19 cases.

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US Representative Jahana Hayes, whose 5th District includes Newtown, was subject to hateful racial slurs, derogatory music, and repeated messages supporting President Donald Trump after hackers gained access to a Zoom meeting hosted by the lawmaker Monday evening, October 12.

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Police reports covering Newtown, Conn., for the period of September 22-October 5, 2020.

Running unopposed this year gave incumbent GOP 112th District lawmaker JP Sredzinski a chance to articulate his thoughts on more than a dozen issues during the latest segment of

The Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) met via Zoom for two public hearings and a referral discussion on Thursday, October 1.

Among the key items discussed during the October 6 Board of Police Commissioners meeting was the construction progress of the new police headquarters.

The Board of Selectmen have unanimously approved a five-year contract for paramedic services supplied to the town by Western Connecticut Health Network Affiliates (WCHNA) and Danbury Hospital.