Fire calls and their responders in Newtown, Conn., for the period of July 20 to July 27, 2022.

Botsford Fire Rescue, along with Newtown Police and Newtown Emergency Services, rescues an injured hiker on July 24.

Hawley Elementary School’s HVAC project is well underway.

Governor Ned Lamont is directing US and state flags in Connecticut lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, July 29, in honor of Muddy Brook Fire Department Firefighter George W. Brown, who died in the line of duty following a response to an emergency call for service.

“We have not met in a long time. It is great to see everyone.” That was the official greeting from Chairman Daniel Krauss July 14 as the Sandy Hook Permanent Memorial Commission held its first meeting of the year at Newtown Municipal Center.

Betty Presnell’s latest donation to FAITH Food Pantry marked another milestone in the Newtown resident’s ongoing bottle and can drive.

Wharton Equity Partners, LLC, has not filed an appeal of the Planning & Zoning Commission’s decision to deny its application for a warehouse on the property at 10 Hawleyville Road.

Southern New England is experiencing worsening drought conditions, and officials are urging residents to voluntarily take steps to reduce their water consumption.

With Connecticut’s State Primaries set for Tuesday, August 9, Newtown Republicans and Democrats are both being called to their respective polling locations to consider candidates vying for ballot slots in the November elections.

The town has released a list of roads that will being worked on between now and November.