A Waterbury resident had their vehicle destroyed and faces three charges following a crash on I-84 West Tuesday night.

Safe Streets for All launched locally in 2023 when Newtown received an 80-20 grant: $80,000 grant from the US Department of Transportation and a $20,000 in-kind match from the Town of Newtown. Two members of the Newtown SS4A team recently offered an update on the program, which took a big step with the publication of a Safety Action Plan.

First Selectman Bruce Walczak has issued his latest storm update. Schools will remain closed on Tuesday, and municipal buildings will open late, according to the notes.

Three people were transported to the hospital, one in suspected serious condition, following a two-vehicle crash on Rochambeau Bridge late Saturday afternoon that closed I-84 East between Exits 11 and 13 for at least five hours.

As a major winter storm continues to keep Newtown and the region nearly paralyzed due to heavy precipitation and dangerous conditions, First Selectman Bruce Walczak and Newtown Police Chief David Kullgren have issued an update for local residents.

Town officials have issued a reminder to all Newtown residents, asking them to continue staying safe as a major snow storm works across the region.

Fire reports from Wednesday, February 11-Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

Newtown Borough Board of Burgesses began discussions of the 2026-2027 budget, Safe Streets 4 All, and more.

The town is looking into increasing public access to meetings and public information in response to an Freedom of Information Act complaint.

Town officials are asking Newtown residents to plan now and then stay off the roads Sunday afternoon into Monday, when a major winter storm is expected.