Lots of news this weekend including more news on businesses and parks reopening as Newtown's positive COVID-19 case count increased by a dozen, topping 160, and our 21st resident has succumbed to virus-related illness.

The Board of Regents for Higher Education (BOR) has appointed Dr. David Levinson as interim president of Connecticut State Community College.

Within 24 hours of an executive order from the governor permitting relaxing and fast tracking of municipal rules tied to expanding outdoor dining for eateries able to accommodate patrons within the state’s guidelines, Newtown’s Land Use Office served up a local permitting process.

Utility and consumer protection officials are warning of two scams that are victimizing vulnerable homebound people during the coronavirus emergency.

Connecticut United Ways’ ALICE Saves program has partnered with Neighborhood Trust Financial Partners, a nonprofit social enterprise and national leader in financial coaching, to offer a free financial coaching program available online and by phone.

Newtown’s resident State Representative Mitch Bolinsky will be making his first appearance Monday, May 11 at 5:30 pm as part of a weekly webcast featuring conversations among local leaders and business representatives being produced by the Chamber of Commerce and co-sponsored by

Following through on a commitment he made at his Friday press briefing, Governor Ned Lamont released detailed protocols to gradually and safely begin the "baby steps" necessary to reopen large segments of state businesses and some outdoor destinations like the Beardsley Zoo.

Eversource is recognizing National Electrical Safety Month by sharing tips for identifying potential electrical hazards around the house.

Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 23 state attorneys general, May 7, calling for key changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to ensure that funds are distributed fairly and equitably.