Two upcoming issues of The Newtown Bee will have early deadlines due to Christmas and New Year’s Day. The print editions will be mailed on their regular schedule. Most businesses and organizations, including Town offices, will have holiday closings.

Following review at a December 5 public hearing, Planning & Zoning Commission (P&Z) members have unanimously approved a set of rule changes concerning lots in the Hawleyville Center Design District (HCDD) zone, the chief change being reducing the minimum HCDD lot size from one acre to one-half acre.

Fire reports for Newtown, Conn. for the period of December 5-12, 2019.

Police reports for Newtown, Conn. for the period covering November 29-December 11, 2019.

A Newtown resident and Middle School nurse who is used to providing medical support is now reaching out to her community for a life saving donor willing to participate in a liver tissue transplant procedure.

One of the first events publicly acknowledging the seven years that have passed since the Sandy Hook tragedy, filled Newtown’s Congregational Church with beautiful, inspiring melodies December 11 as resident Joy Hoffman presented “An Evening of Music & Reflection.”

Governor Ned Lamont announced December 13 that he is directing US and State of Connecticut flags to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, December 14.

DANBURY — A Newtown man has been sentenced in Connecticut Superior Court after pleading guilty to three explosives-related charges in connection with an incident that occurred at the Newtown Village mobile home park at 301 South Main Street (Route 25) in Botsford on the night of March 24, 2017.

Sandy Hook based Golden Opportunities is seeking a few committed new volunteers in 2020 to help deliver the smiles and support they spread through area nursing homes and care facilities year-round.