As the COVID-19 situation first postponed and has now caused the adjournment of the 2020 state Legislative Session, myriad organizations are beginning to roll out programs and grants to help support seniors, artists, and several Newtown nonprofits doing good in the community.

Over the course of two Monday meetings April 13 and 20, First Selectman Dan Rosenthal and Town Finance Director Robert Tait briefed the Boards of Finance and Selectmen on whether the COVID-19 situation has inordinately drawn down the current operating budget.

A dailu update on how you feel can help scientists improve the COVID-19 response.

It is National Work Zone Awareness Week - drive with consideration.

Order prepackaged meals for pick up next week at the Senior Center.

A comprehensive analysis of various crime metrics has elevated Newtown to the second safest community in all of Connecticut, and local Police Chief Viadero is praising Newtown's finest for helping make it — and hopefully keeping it — that way.

Join Make-A-Wish®Connecticut’s first-ever Virtual Evening of Wishes Gala — on Facebook @MakeAWishCT and YouTube.

Newtown's police force will be seen wearing new face protection thanks to a recent donation of the PPE, just as stepped-up directives on face masks goes into effect statewide. Also read about efforts to better support nursing homes and how Connecticut will work with other states as plans to re-open businesses begin to take shape regionally.

C.H. Booth Library's refreshed website is designed for ease of use.

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