Newtown Legislative Council discussed open space protections, traffic safety grants and capital planning at its last meeting.
Newtown selectmen delayed action on a Commerce Road deed change, approved insurance increases and addressed budget items.
Connecticut awards $28.2M for brownfield cleanup statewide, including $200K to assess Newtown’s former Batchelder site.
Newtown Parks Commission discussed pool features, Teen Center upgrades, donations and the 2026–27 budget at its Dec. 9 meeting.
Edmond Town Hall board approves leadership roles, financial updates, policy changes and its 2026 meeting calendar.
Newtown Board of Finance elects officers, hears financial updates, discusses insurance policy changes, and sets 2026 meeting schedule.
Newtown Legislative Council declines Wi-Fi grant, backs 6% water rate hike, reviews capital plan and approves 2026 meeting dates.
Newtown P&Z denies two Mount Pleasant zoning proposals, approves 67-unit 8-30g project, and continues hearings on other developments.
Newtown Selectmen revisit Housatonic cleanup plans, reestablish committees, and set their 2026 meeting calendar.
Newtown’s Conservation Commission endorsed a DEEP invasive clearing project, discussed trail access and approved a land acquisition.
Newtown Selectmen approve refunds, review infrastructure updates, and hear outgoing First Selectman Jeff Capeci’s farewell remarks.
Newtown’s Economic Development Commission discussed updating its ordinance and reviewed ongoing projects at its Nov. 18 meeting.
Newtown’s Planning & Zoning Commission continued hearings on three Mount Pleasant Road applications after hours of public input.
Newtown’s Board of Finance reviews capital requests for Edmond Town Hall, local fire companies and Public Works during Nov. 6 meeting.
Newtown’s Edmond Town Hall Board approved a revised budget and reviewed reports showing strong ticket sales, rentals and membership growth.
State Sen. Tony Hwang: "Both parties must share the blame - and the responsibility - to restore trust and keep the government working."
First Selectman Jeff Capeci is seeking residents to fill vacancies on several local bodies.
Newtown Police handled a DUI stop, multiple collisions, an assault complaint, and a warrant case between Nov. 1–9.
Newtown’s Legislative Council received October investment updates and accepted a $5,000 state grant for early voting costs.
Here are the vote totals for every candidate that ran in the Newtown local elections on Tuesday, Nov. 4.
Newtown residents cast their ballots for several key local races on Election Day. Here are the latest results.
Here's what you need to know regarding the Newtown municipal election including the candidates, polling places, voting hours, and more.
Newtown’s composting system will expand under a $1.5M regional grant from the state’s Sustainable Materials Management Program.
Housatonic Railroad and Newtown agree on key steps to restore the Pootatuck River, reduce flooding, and boost water security.
Newtown EDC reviews Fairfield Hills upgrades, brownfield grants, and new business developments during Oct. 21 meeting.
Newtown earned over $9K through Connecticut’s Nickel-Per-Nip program, which funds local environmental projects.
Newtown Selectmen reviewed a townwide facilities survey, discussed land issues and approved a conditional police chief contract.
Newtown Legislative Council OKs $327,500 for 2026 revaluation, reviews veterans tax changes, and discusses HVAC and well field projects.
Newtown Borough supports collaboration with the town on revising solicitation rules; other updates covered insurance, trees, and taxes.
Debbie Aurelia Halstead shares with Patch why she should be elected as Newtown Town Clerk.
Here's what you need to know regarding the Newtown municipal election, including the candidates, polling places, voting hours, and more.
Jim Landy shares with Patch why he should be elected to the Newtown Board of Finance.
Donna Rahtelli shares with Patch why she should be elected to the Newtown Legislative Council District 2.
Newtown school board OKs weapons detection system gift in 4-3 vote as students voice mental health concerns.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected an appeal from conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and left in place the $1.4 billion judgment against him.
Will Drew shares with Patch why he should be elected as Newtown Planning & Zoning Commission Alternate.
Newtown Selectmen updated the Capital Improvement Plan, made appointments, and discussed veterans’ tax exemption policy.
Tracey Pertoso shares with Patch why she should be elected to the Legislative Council District 3.
Newtown Inland Wetlands Commission continues hearing on 90 Mt. Pleasant soccer field, approves Pootatuck River cleanup.
Tom Long shares with Patch why he should be elected to the Newtown Legislative Council, District 3.
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