Newtown Borough Board of Burgesses finalized their proposed budget for 2026-2027.

Newtown experienced a temporary power outage around 11 am on Tuesday, April 14.

Newtown Bike & Trail Committee, in partnership with local partners, has launched a community fundraising initiative to recruit “Rail-Trail-Blazer” donors. The hope is to raise the final funds needed to complete the first phase of Newtown's Pequonnock Rail Trail extension.

C.H. Booth Library is working to reclaim the original 1930s boardroom on the first floor.

One Newtown organization was among the 140 listed on April 7 when the Connecticut Office of the Arts released its list of FY 2026 CT Arts Endowment Fund Award recipients.

The Board of Education held two Celebrations of Excellence at its recent meeting.

The Board of Education listened to a presentation from Newtown High School Dean of Students LeeAnn Browett, covering her duties at the high school.

Fire reports from Tuesday, March 31-Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

Newtown's Planning & Zoning Commission discussed a basketball court for Newtown Community Center and rezoning 3 Taunton Ridge Road at the April 2 meeting.