Since undertaking distance learning when Connecticut schools closed to accommodate the “Stay Safe-Stay Home” directive from the governor, teachers and students have tackled a huge learning curve. For Special Education, distance learning has had special challenges.

The Connecticut Funeral Directors Association (CFDA) has extended its application deadline for its new scholarship program for Connecticut high school seniors who plan to pursue careers as funeral directors.

A look at cancellations and updates from around town.

Ambulance reports for Newtown, Conn. for the period of April 16-23, 2020.

Fire reports for Newtown, Conn. for the period of April 16-23, 2020.

From Newtown's Legislative Council and Tax Collector to the US Congress, elected leaders representing Newtown are working to alleviate some of the burdens associated with the COVID-19 emergency.

All five of Newtown's fire companies responded to 122 Riverside Road late Wednesday night, when a fully involved structre fire threatened to spread to a second dwelling. The occupants of both homes were able to escape unharmed.

In observation of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) provided an update on its ongoing “active transportation” efforts.

Health District Director Donna Culbert was rocked by a state Dept of Health "data dump" that hit her desk on Wednesday, April 22, which suddenly escalated Newtown's positive case count from 66 to 99.

A quick, unanimous vote April 20 by the Board of Selectmen set a time clock in motion that Newtown’s Public Building & Site Commission (PBSC) Chairman pledges will not tick past December 14, 2022, for construction of the Sandy Hook Permanent Memorial.