Fire reports for Newtown, Conn. for the period of February 27-March 4, 2020.

Police reports for Newtown, Conn. from February 19/20 through March 3, 2020.

Governor Ned Lamont announced Saturday, March 7, that the State of Connecticut is partnering with United Way of Connecticut to launch an information hotline for questions from the public regarding issues related to the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).

The Inland Wetlands Commission (IWC) is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, March 11, to review the wetlands/watercourses protection aspects of a proposal to construct a 14,000-square-foot retail center at 32 Berkshire Road (Route 34), near the Exit 11 interchange of Interstate 84.

Ahead of three possible exposure situations at area hospitals that serve Newtown patients, First Selectman Dan Rosenthal and Newtown Health District Director Donna Culbert launched the first in what is expected to be a series of outreach videos in partnership with The Newtown Bee to help disseminate accurate and timely local information related to the COVID-19 virus situation.

Superintendent of Schools Dr Lorrie Rodrigue released a second communication to parents and staff regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus) on March 6. Read the letter here.

Members of the Newtown Bike & Trails Committee are seeking public input about trail use in town.