Local support groups for February 21-27, as well as monthly listings.

Fairfield County’s Giving Day, an annual event coordinated by Fairfield County’s Community Foundation, returns for its seventh event on Thursday, February 27. Seventeen Newtown nonprofits have registered for this year's 24-hour online event.

Newtown’s Police and Human Services Departments are now distributing printed blue envelopes and an insert message that can be carried in the glove box or on the visor of any vehicle being operated by someone with autism spectrum disorder.

There is plenty to read at newtownbee.com, but so much more information to be found in print.

State Representative Raghib Allie-Brennan (D-Bethel) was recognized by the Humane Society of the United States as a 2019 Humane Legislator at an event at the Danbury Animal Welfare Society (DAWS) on February 8.

Calls for Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps for the period of February 6-13, 2020.

At The Newtown Bee, we are working on articles every week for our readers’ education and enjoyment.

An industrial developer is proposing the construction of a private driveway, including a culvert crossing of a stream, to provide access to an area eyed for future development off Edmond Road.

The community’s third opportunity to learn more about future options at Fairfield Hills drew about 60 residents and local officials to the Newtown High School lecture hall February 18.

Fire reports for Newtown, Conn., for the period of February 6-13, 2020.