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Hey there, Newtown! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Plan your Big Game watch party at these Newtown favorites
  • Discover how to make winter in Newtown feel a lot warmer
  • Wetlands panel to weigh erosion fixes and unpermitted work in Newtown

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A little rain in the morning, with a high of 44 and low of 34 degrees.
  • Thursday: Snow, up to 1", temps: high: 37, low: 12. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Windy in the morning, with a high of 27 and low of 23 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Where To Watch The Big Game In & Around Newtown (patch.com) — Football fans in Newtown and Sandy Hook can plan ahead for the Big Game on Sunday, Feb. 8 with a roundup of local spots ready to host watch parties. From Cover Two Sports Cafe to Reverie Brewing Company, Barnwood Grill, and Foundry Kitchen and Tavern, residents are encouraged to check for reservations, hours, and any game-day specials before heading out.
   

2. Why Winter's Better In Newtown: Beat The Blues With These Local Picks (patch.com) — Newtown residents looking to beat the winter blues can choose from a full lineup of local fun, including the Newtown Winter Tuesday Indoor Market, weekly Fairfield Hills farmers markets, and shows at Edmond Town Hall Theater. The guide also highlights Newtown eateries, community center classes, local parks for sledding, and Newtown Hikers outings, plus tools to get personalized winter activity suggestions by ZIP code.
   

3. Newtown Inland Wetlands To Address Unpermitted Activity, Erosion Control (patch.com) — Newtown residents may want to follow the Inland Wetlands Commission’s Jan. 14 meeting, where officials will review erosion control plans on Waterview Drive and replanting at Stone Bridge Trail, and hold a show cause hearing on alleged unpermitted work on High Bridge Road. The commission will also elect officers, discuss public participation, and consider supporting a special Connecticut license plate to promote wetlands protection.
   

4. Newtown Animal Care Advisory Board Reappoints Officers, Considers Donations And Regulatory Role (patch.com) — Newtown’s Animal Care and Control Advisory Board has reappointed its officers for 2026 and formed a committee to explore how the town should handle private donations to the animal shelter, including memorial gifts from residents. Members also began debating whether the board should gain regulatory authority over shelter operations, while discussing improvements for cats’ welfare and adoption visibility through local partnerships.
   

5. Newtown Legislative Council Approves Revised Deed Restrictions For 6 Commerce Road Open Space (patch.com) — Newtown residents will see long-debated deed restrictions at 6 Commerce Road updated while the 11-acre parcel remains preserved for passive recreation. The Legislative Council also made key committee appointments and heard a sobering update on the town’s Medical Self-Insurance Fund, which faces a projected multi-million-dollar deficit and planned premium increases. These decisions could shape both land use and employee health costs in Newtown for years ahead.
   

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