Ambulance calls in Newtown, Conn., for the period of March 28-April 4, 2019.

Newtown Interfaith Council will sponsor the first “21st Century Conversations” session at Newtown Congregational Church on Tuesday, April 9. Newtown psychiatrist Dr John Woodall will facilitate the conversation.

Due to a significant number of design changes that were made to a planned large veterinary complex, known as Pleasant Paws Pet Center at 94 South Main Street (Route 25), the Planning & Zoning Commission (P&Z) is requiring the project’s applicant to obtain a modified special zoning permit for the construction.

Following nearly three hours of deliberations Wednesday, April 3, the council settled on referring a municipal budget request totaling $42,179,503, and a separate school district request for $78,104,410 to vote.

Fire reports for Newtown, Conn. for the period of March 28-April 3, 2019.

Police reports for Newtown, Conn. for the period of March 25 to April 2, 2019.

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The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for this morning, afternoon, and evening. The entire state is under the warning, which will remain in effect until 8 pm. The Town Office of the Fire Marshal also reminds residents there is no open burning at this time of the year.