Governor Ned Lamont this morning directed US and state flags in Connecticut lowered to half-staff in honor of Robert Sharkevich Sr, a member of Wethersfield Volunteer Fire Department and former member of Hartford Fire Department, who died in the line of duty on Tuesday while responding to a brush fire at Lamentation Mountain in Berlin.

The Board of Education listened to strategic plans public concerns about the potential disbandment of its DEI Subcommittee during the Board's recent meeting.

The Board of Finance voted to use $240,500 from the general fund to cover a shortfall in the sewer budget.

Amid a growing townwide trend of political signs being stolen or defaced, a resident recently had one of their signs vandalized with swastikas.

Fire reports for October 9 through October 15, 2024.

Police reports for October 2 through October 13, 2024.

A 14-day period of early voting for the 2024 general election opens this morning.

While the vast majority of Newtown has resumed regular life following the near-historic rains of August 18, there are small pockets still feeling the effects of the unexpected storm.