Two obsolete bridges in Sandy Hook have been replaced with new wider town spans, both of which are carrying two-way traffic, simplifying motorists’ travel across Curtis Brook and across the Pootatuck River.

After decades of service to the Borough of Newtown, within the space of a couple of hoursMay 14, Jay Maher saw the borough budget proposal narrowly defeated 30-26 and then took the oath of office as the community’s newly elected top official — Borough Warden.

A national health controversy over exemptions from childhood vaccinations that lost traction with state lawmakers this session has also cast focus on a local private school has prompted comments from Newtown’s top local health official.

Fire reports for Newtown, Conn. for the period of May 9-16, 2019.

At its regular meeting this week, the Legislative Council moved a proposed plastic bag reduction ordinance to a June 5 public hearing.

Police reports for Newtown, Conn. for the period of May 5-15, 2019.

News as published in The Newtown Bee from 25, 50, 75, and 100 years ago.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation has issued details ahead of scheduled nighttime work on two local I-84 ramps planned for this week. 

US and state flags across the country are to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, May 19, in recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day, a national observance paying tribute to local, state, and federal law enforcement officials who have died in the line of duty. It is recognized annually during National Police Week.

EverWonder Children's Museum recently received its largest grant to date.