Despite being in its seventh year, 2019 marked a year of firsts for Newtown’s Team 26, a hearty and dedicated cluster of “bicycle messengers” who advocate for commonsense gun ownership measures and relief from gun violence.

Fire reports for Newtown, Conn. for the period of April 25-May 1, 2019.

Police reports for Newtown, Conn. for the period of April 22-28, 2019.

Mae Schmidle was not born in Newtown, but many would agree she represented the town and supported many of its causes with a level of tenacity, humility, and honor befitting one of the community’s founding families. The always dynamic "lady in red," former State Representative, and longtime Newtown resident died Friday, April 26, at the age of 92, surrounded by family and friends.

The Newtown Bee has been informed of vandalism at the Commerce Road post office. Anyone with any information or concerns should contact the US Postal Inspection Service as soon as possible.

The Newtown Bee has been informed of vandalism at the Commerce Road post office. Anyone with any information or concerns should contact the US Postal Inspection Service as soon as possible.

Having received a list of the equipment that is required to upgrade the Sandy Hook Center sewage pump station, the town will be acquiring that gear with the goal of completing the improvements before the end of the year.

The woman in red, all about town, former State Representative and longtime Newtown resident Mae Schmidle died Friday, April 26.

Due to a delay in formally notifying nearby property owners of an upcoming Planning & Zoning Commission (P&Z) public hearing on a proposed dance studio, that hearing has been postponed to mid-May.

While countless Americans and supporters line up behind former Vice President Joe Biden for his political capital, Newtown’s Bridget Sclafani is hoping to align with now presidential candidate Biden over his efforts to research and discover cures for cancer.