Newtown resident and Nuvance Health CEO John Murphy MD has been tapped to help lead Governor Ned Lamont's new Health System Response Team as the anticipated surge in COVID-19 cases draws nearer - and find out how to protect yourself from new federal coronavirus relief scams sweeping the state.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that the traffic pattern and roadway line striping on Mile Hill Road is scheduled to be shifted on April 1.

Read the latest local and state developments coming out Sunday and Monday morning regarding Newtown's and Connecticut's continuing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including how a couple of local businesses are stepping up.

Parent advisor Ryan Quinn has announced that Boy Scout Troop 70 of Newtown has a fundraiser underway to support healthcare workers.

At The Newtown Bee, now more than ever, we are putting together the news you need.

Calls for Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps for the period of March 19-26, 2020.

Newtown's celebration and also the national recognition of Earth Day are being cancelled or promoted virtually.

Fire reports for Newtown, Conn. for the period of March 19-26, 2020.

Police reports received for the week of March 27, 2020.