The Legislative Council at its October 20 meeting gave final approval to using $2.5 million from American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds released to Newtown for the Hawley School HVAC project, approving it unanimously following similar actions by the Board of Selectmen and the Board of Finance.

Faced with massive increases in curbside recycling pick-up costs, the town has negotiated a lower amount while it considers a way forward for the future.

The Newtown PTAs and PTSA hosted a Board of Education Candidate's Forum at Newtown High School; two of the five candidates participated.

The Legislative Council's Ordinance Subcommittee is recommending the next elected council continue discussions on a ban of open carry firearms on town-owned property.

A candidates informational forum being organized by the Newtown PTAs and PTSA will have two guests tonight.

A 22-year-old Hartford woman was fatally injured early Monday morning October 25 on Interstate 84 while trying to flag down assistance for her own disabled vehicle.

Halloween on Main Street is expected to happen this year, unlike last year when it took a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.