C.H. Booth Library announced a new streaming program for its patrons through an e-mail announcement on September 25: “The world’s finest cinema now streaming with your library card,” the e-mail read.

Police reports covering Newtown, Conn. for the period of October 3-8, 2018

Lake proponents seek solutions to invasives in local waters.

Three of the town’s five volunteer fire companies — Dodgingtown, Botsford, and Sandy Hook — have taken delivery of new fire tankers to replace some aging tankers in their organizations.

Planning & Zoning Commission (P&Z) members at an October 4 public hearing again considered the commission’s proposal to create zoning rules that would provide a regulatory mechanism for allowing eateries at shopping centers to have drive-through window service.

Fire reports covering Newtown, Conn., for the period of October 4-10, 2018.

Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced October 10 that the US Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved his request for disaster assistance resulting from the May 15 tornadoes and severe storms that impacted portions of Connecticut.

Newtown police are seeking information from the public about the identity of people traveling in a stolen vehicle which engaged police in pursuit on the evening of Sunday, October 7, in Sandy Hook. There were no injuries in the incident.

In view of the coming home heating season, during which the number of residential fires occurring typically increases, Newtown Fire Marshal Rich Frampton is offering the public some basic advice about fire safety.

Both two-term incumbent Republican Senator Tony Hwang — who also served three terms as a state representative — and Democratic newcomer Michelle Lapine McCabe believe it is their respective experience that will best serve Newtown, the district, and the state.