According to Fairfield County’s Community Foundation, $1,719,575 was raised on February 28 during Fairfield County Giving Day 2019. Over $29,000 of that was raised by Newtown organizations participating in the 24-hour online event.

A Naugatuck man is proposing the creation of a vineyard/winery at a sloping 41-acre site alongside Pole Bridge Road in Sandy Hook.

A Seymour man who states that he is a victim of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has filed a state Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) complaint against the Newtown Police Department, claiming that police have failed to address his various complaints, thus exhibiting an ongoing pattern of harassment.

Ambulance reports covering Newtown, Conn., for the period of February 28-March 7, 2019.

The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) has rescheduled a public hearing on applicant 13 Hawleyville Road LLC’s request to approve a 3.7-acre site at 13 Hawleyville Road (Route 25) as a suitable location for a gas station.

Following a special education self-study, the superintendent presented action steps to address recommendations to the Board of Education at its meeting on March 5.

The Board of Selectmen and Legislative Council have authorized First Selectman Dan Rosenthal and the Town to enter into “dispute resolution” with the Newtown Community Center architect and construction firms.

A firm responsible for delivering the new Sandy Hook Elementary School “on time and under budget” has been retained as the construction manager for the community’s new police station project.

Fire reports for Newtown, Conn. for the period of February 28-March 7, 2019.

Police reports for Newtown, Conn., for the period of February 12-March 6, 2019.