4+ hour, 49+ min ago  (286+ words) The Newtown Charter Revision Commission invites all residents to share their ideas, suggestions, and perspectives for consideration in the current charter revision process. Community input plays a vital role in shaping how local government functions, and residents are encouraged to…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (125+ words) The Newtown Bee 10 U Baseball State Tourney Will Take Place At Glander Field Complex Newtown will host the 10 U Cal Ripken Baseball State Tournament at the Glander Field Complex in Fairfield Hills beginning Friday, July 3 and running throughout the next…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (674+ words) Friends of Newtown Seniors (FONS) celebrated a big milestone on Thursday, June 11, when the non-profit organization held its third annual membership dinner at Newtown Community Center. The inclement weather did not stop dozens of Newtown residents ages 55 and over from…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago  (1468+ words) The Boston Globe has officially dubbed the annual Friends of the C. H. Booth Library Book Sale the "largest and most well-run" book sale in the country last year. Drawing crowds from northern Maine shores all the way down the coast, not…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago  (117+ words) American Legion Post 202 held its installation ceremony for newly appointed officers on June 3 at Newtown Senior Center. The appointments will run from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. Michael Kellett, American Legion department commander for the state of Connecticut, served as the officiant....

2+ day, 4+ hour ago  (184+ words) The Newtown Bee Local Semiquincentennial Events Planned Beyond the local Semiquincentennial Celebration last week at Dickinson Park, additional events are being planned locally to continue celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of The Declaration of Independence. Admission is free for…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (154+ words) The Newtown Bee Poet Laureate Deserves Support What a shame that no one from the 250th celebration committee, the Arts Council, or any Town government office found time on June 17 to attend the presentation at CH Booth Library by Newtown's Poet…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago  (512+ words) Hawley Elementary School and Middle Gate Elementary School each bookended the 2025-26 school year with school spirit and friendly competition by recently holding annual field days. Hawley held its field day on May 29, while Middle Gate held its field day on…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago  (793+ words) Newtown Police report Michelle Dicandido, 59, of New Milford, operating a 2019 Kia Sorento, was stopped on South Main Street in the northbound lane at 3: 18 pm June 5. Amena Johnson, 58, of Newtown, operating a 2007 GMC Yukon, was traveling southbound on South Main Street....

5+ day, 4+ hour ago  (466+ words) Randy Carboni will lead "Art is Fun," a workshop hosted by The Society of Creative Arts of Newtown that will invite participants to explore Carboni's unique approach to art. A Connecticut native currently living in Bethel, Carboni is very active…...