Newtown Police Department and other law enforcement agencies nationwide will be partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration next weekend for the 25th Drug Take Back Day. The local police department will additionally be conducting a gun buyback that same day.

The town has approved $100,000 in American Rescue Plan funds for pickleball courts.

A section of Edmond Road was closed off on October 13 after human remains were found.

Newtown Police this morning arrested an unarmed school security guard on three weapon possession charges after a handgun and ammunition were found in his vehicle parked on school grounds.

UPDATE (1:09 pm): This article has been updated with additional information from the Connecticut Department of Agriculture.

A lively discussion took place at the October 5 Planning & Zoning meeting regarding a new restaurant proposed to straddle adjacent Sandy Hook properties on Glen and Riverside roads.

The finance board reviewed and approved the town and school capital plans.

Fire reports for October 5 through October 10, 2023.

Police reports for October 1 through October 9, 2023.