Hook & Ladder firefighters have lowered the flag on the Main Street flagpole.

Local residents have two opportunities on Friday to be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. There is no charge at either location to receive the vaccine.

Hearts of Hope Foundation has announced the appointment of Diane Sarna as the new president of Hearts of Hope-Newtown chapter. Sarna succeeds Patricia Ptak, outgoing president of the Newtown chapter.

If you are feeling the frigid cold over the next few days, local and state resources are available to keep you warm.

Police reports covering Newtown, Conn., for December 23, 2021-January 2, 2022.

Fire calls and their responders in Newtown, Conn., for the period of December 28, 2021, to January 5, 2022.

The local winners of the 2021 Connecticut Fire Prevention Poster Recognition Program have been formally announced. All entries will be displayed January 10-14 at Newtown Municipal Center.

The State of Connecticut distributed an allocation of COVID-19 rapid self-tests to public and private schools and early childcare providers statewide.

The Town of Newtown will host a free Connecticut Freedom of Information Act workshop on Wednesday, January 12, at Newtown Community Center.

Newtown Police Captain Christopher Vanghele is departing to be police chief of Plainville.