As Newtown officials approached the 3,500 mark for absentee ballot applications issued for the upcoming presidential primary, State Representative and Newtown delegation member JP Sredzinski issued a press advisory railing against Connecticut’s Democratic Secretary of the State.

The Newtown Board of Selectmen (BOS) met virtually on the evening of August 3 and approved a number of motions, including the acceptance of open space donations, the construction manager for the Sandy Hook Permanent Memorial (SHPM), and the Hawley Elementary School HVAC project.

Two days after Tropical Storm Isaias tore through Newtown, leaving nearly 10,000 people without electricity, Newtown Parks & Recreation programs continue to be effected.

First Selectman Dan Rosenthal did not mince words when it came to his displeasure with Eversource and its preparation for and recovery efforts following Tropical Storm Isaias.

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Following its latest meeting in the wake of Tropical Storm Isaias, Newtown Emergency Management Team announced new information Wednesday afternoon to help residents dispose of food, obtain nonpotable water, and reach local resources if needed.

Nearly 80% of Newtown was without power Wednesday morning, after Tropical Storm Isaias ravaged the region the previous afternoon and early evening.

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The Community Action Agency of Western Connecticut is now accepting energy assistance applications for the 2020-21 heating season. Newtown’s Human Services office will be taking similar applications by month’s end.

All eight counties of Connecticut are under a Tropical Storm Warning through early Wednesday morning.