Have you heard the old adage, “You can’t fight City Hall?” Newtown resident Shawn Kasak appears to have elevated the practice to an art form. But in his case, it is not a matter of engaging in some sort of competition in order to one-up an established bureaucracy.

Two municipal agencies have scheduled public hearings for next week on a proposal to construct a gas station, convenience store, and café at 26 Hawleyville Road (Route 25) in Hawleyville Center.

As confirmed cases of measles increase in Connecticut, health professionals here in Newtown are taking notice.

Police reports covering Newtown, Conn., for the period of January 23 - February 3, 2019

No members of the public spoke about the proposed 2019-20 school district spending plan during the public hearing portion of the Board of Education’s January 30 meeting.

Police reports covering Newtown, Conn., for the period of January 20-28, 2019.

Fire reports covering Newtown, Conn., for the period of January 24-30, 2019.

Ambulance calls covering Newtown, Conn., for the period of January 24-30, 2019.

A quick moving snow storm moved through the region Wednesday afternoon, bringing with it very strong winds and leaving about an inch of snow in its wake. Below normal temperatures, according to the National Weather Service, have also remained in the area.