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Newtown is a scenic "small town" located in Fairfield County in southwestern Connecticut, about sixty miles from New York City. Newtown is bordered on the south by Easton and Redding, on the north by Bridgewater and Southbury, on the east by Oxford and Monroe, and on the west by Bethel and Brookfield. Newtown is traversed by Interstate 84, U.S. routes 6 and 302 and Connecticut routes 25 and 34. It covers 38,644 acres or 60.38 square miles, making it the fifth largest town, area-wise, in the state. Newtown was established in 1711 and is comprised of the Borough, Sandy Hook, Hawleyville, Botsford and Dodgingtown "neighborhoods".

The Town Seal may include the rooster weathervane located atop The Meeting House but for many, the symbol of Newtown is the 110 foot flagpole (10 foot is underground) in the middle of Main Street. In the winter, the 12 foot by 18 foot American flag is flown but in the spring, the beautiful 20 foot by 30 foot summer flag is raised by the Newtown Hook and Ladder Fire Co., under the supervision of former Police Lieutenant David Lydem, who is the "Keeper of the Flag".

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Town of Newtown - 4th Annual Scarecrow Contest 2023

Who Can Participate? Individuals, families, businesses, sports groups and community organizations are invited to participate in our 4th Annual Scarecrow Contest. Choose a Fairfield Hills Lamp Post during the month of October, (first-come,…

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Town of Newtown - Gaming And Related Skills with Affinity Esports - Classes start April 10

Introduce your child to the world of Esports! Students learn exciting gaming skills in an environment which emphasizes teamwork, communication and problem solving. REGISTER…

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Town of Newtown : Register Now for Mad Science at Head O'Meadow and ReedIntermediate - Hawley School

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Town of Newtown News - Actor and Playwrights Group - Date Change

Actor & Playwrights Group - DATE CHANGE - starts March 27 Actor and Playwrights Group will start on March 27 (instead of March 13) so there is still time to register! REGISTER…

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Town of Newtown - Spring Break Programs For April 10-14, 2023

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Town of Newtown -NEW! Floor Hockey starts on Wednesday, April 19

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Town Of Newtown : Squirts Sports Programs start April 19 (Ages 2-6)

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Town of Newtown - New! Voice And Singing Lessons Start In April

NEW! Voice/Singing Lessons start in April Choose from group & private singing lessons for ages 7-12. REGISTER HERE Click Here For More…

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Town of Newtown - Spring Taekwondo Session Starts In April

Spring Taekwondo Session starts in April REGISTER NOW Click Here To View The Town of Newtown - Spring Taekwondo Session Starts In…

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Town of Newtown Spring Knitting Programs Begin On March 29, 2023

Spring Knitting Programs begin on March 29 Choose from a variety of classes for both children and adults. REGISTER NOW Click Here For More…

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Announcing The 2023 Summer Brochure

Our 2023 Summer Brochure Is Available Here Check out our summer offerings including Summer Day Camps, Teen Adventure Travel Camp and Special Interest Programs/Camps in the arts, sports, horticulture and more! Registration for all programs is…

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Town of Newtown News : Girls Middle School Volleyball Clinic starts March 23

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Town of Newtown: Spring Tennis Clinics Start May 2, 2023

Registration is open for Spring 2023 Tennis Lessons REGISTER HERE Click Here To View The Town of Newtown: Spring Tennis Clinics Start May 2,…

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Town of Newtown: Babysitting Class is on Saturday, March 11

Babysitting Class is on Saturday, March 11 Limited Space is Available REGISTER NOW Click Here To View The Town of Newtown: Babysitting Class is on Saturday, March…

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Town of Newtown News : Our Annual Spring Egg Hunt is on April 4

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Town of Newtown News - Actor and Playwrights Group Starts March 13, 2023

NEW! Actor and Playwrights Group Starts March 13 Our spring session includes a brand new acting class, starting on March 13. REGISTER…

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Town Of Newtown : Winter Art Programs : Next Session Starts March 7

Winter Art Programs: Next session starts March 7 Register Here Click Here for more…

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Town of Newtown - Futsal And Street Soccer starts March 1 - next Wednesday

Futsal & Street Soccer starts March 1 (next Wednesday!) Are you ready for the next session of Futsal & Street Soccer? REGISTER HERE Click Here To view About The Town of Newtown - Futsal And Street Soccer starts March 1 - Next…

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Town of Newtown : Announcing Our Spring 2023 Brochure!

CLICK HERE to view our Spring 2023 Brochure We offer your family a diversity of special events, classes and programs to choose from. Register online (use the link below) or call us at 203-270-4340. Our summer camps and programs are all also…

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Town Of Newtown : Masters Swimming With Tom Horan Starts March 20 - Ages 18 And Up

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Town of Newtown -Attention High School Students: Summer Job Opportunities

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Town of Newtown News - Mad Science/Lego/Robots - They're All Coming up in March!

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Town of Newtown Esports: New Session Starts February 13, 2023

ESPORTS: New session starts February 13 Have your child learn gaming/computer skills in a healthy, happy environment. REGISTER NOW Click here for More Information About Town of Newtown Esports: New Session Starts February 13,…

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Town of Newtown : No Registration Necessary For Middle School Fridays At the Garage: 3-5 Pm

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Gardening Indoors For Happy Households Is On February 27

Attention houseplant enthusiasts! Register Now Click Here for more…

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Town of Newtown News - Reminder: Middle School Fridays at The Garage

Middle School Fridays at The Garage: 3-5 pm We're open tomorrow (Friday) afternoon! Click here for More Information About Town of Newtown News - Reminder: Middle School Fridays at The…

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Town of Newtown -Futsal And Street Soccer starts March 1

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Town of Newtown - Pickleball Lessons And Drop-In Programs For Adults

Pickleball Lessons and Drop-In Programs for Adults Limited space is available in upcoming lessons. REGISTER NOW Click Here For More…

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Town of Newtown News : Sale on Squirts Sports Programs for Spring And Summer 2023

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Town of Newtown Parks and Recreation: Summer Jobs - Apply Today!

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Town of Newtown - Karate For Age 5 And Up Starts Next Week

Karate for age 5 & up starts next week
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Town of Newtown News - All-Star Hiring School Bus Drivers

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Town of Newtown: Affinity Esports - New Session - starting the week of February 13,2023

Affinity Esports' next session is coming up soon. Enroll your child for a healthy and happy gaming experience! Register Now Click Here to view the Information About Town of Newtown : Affinity Esports - New Session - starting the week of February…

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Town of Newtown : Private Acting Lessons start February 1 - Ages 7-18

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Town of Newtown : New Dates For Sticker Extravaganza - There's Still Time To Register!

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Town of Newtown : Mad Science Winter Wonder Lab Is Next Week - Last Chance To Register!

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Attention Middle School Parents : The Garage Is Open On Friday Afternoons

We'd love to host your Grades 7 & 8 children at The Garage (Newtown Teen Center) on Friday afternoons. It's a comfy, cozy and casual place to hang out with friends after school. Click Here for more…

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Town of Newtown - Last Chance To Register: Sticker Extravaganza - Starts January 23, 2023

Last Chance To Register: Sticker Extravaganza - starts January 23 If you are interested in registering your child for this NEW class, please register now. We need at least two more pupils to run this program! REGISTER NOW Click Here For More…

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Town of Newtown : Mad Science - Winter Wonder Lab Starts Next Week -Register Now

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Town of Newtown - Summer Jobs with Newtown Parks and Recreation

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Town of Newtown : Gardening Indoors on February 27

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Town of Newtown - Indoor Winter Tennis Clinics - Space Available

We have limited space available in some classes, and we have added several Youth Lessons. REGISTER NOW Click Here For More…

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Town of Newtown : Gaming - Computer Skills Classes With Affinity Esports Start Next Week

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Town of Newtown : Drawing Classes Start Next Tuesday, January 10 (Ages 5-13)

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Town of Newtown -Revised Dates for Women's Only Drop In Basketball

CORRECTION: our announcement yesterday for Women's Only Drop In Basketball (Ages 35 & up) included incorrect dates. The drop in program will take place on TUESDAYS (not Thursdays). Please see the flyer for revised dates. REGISTER NOW…

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Town of Newtown - Knitting Programs For Children And Adults

Knitting Programs for Children & Adults There's still time to register for a creative Knitting Class! REGISTER NOW Click Here For More…

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Town of Newtown : Flannel And Fun Winter Party - Grades 5 And 6

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Town of Newtown News - Parent and Me Sports Class for Ages 2-3 Start this Weekend

Parent & Me Sports Class for Ages 2-3 start this weekend PARENT & ME CLASSES START THIS WEEKEND! REGISTER NOW Click here to Read More Information About Town of Newtown News - Parent and Me Sports Class for Ages 2-3 Start this…

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Town of Newtown : Taekwondo Classes Start Next Week - Ages 5-11

Classes start next Tuesday! Register Now Click Here for more…

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Town of Newtown News - Last Chance To Register For Squirts Sports Programs (Ages 3-6)

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR SQUIRTS SPORTS PROGRAMS (AGES 3-6) PROGRAMS START THIS WEEKEND! REGISTER NOW Click here to View More…

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Town of Newtown News - Acting Lessons Start Wednesday, January 4 and Thursday, January 5, 2023

Acting Lessons start Wednesday, January 4 & Thursday, January 5 Choose from Acting Intensive or Private Acting Lessons REGISTER NOW Click here to View More Information About Town of Newtown News - Acting Lessons Start Wednesday, January…

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Town of Newtown - Kids' Test Kitchen For Ages 6-11 Starts Soon

There's still time to register for this innovative culinary class for kids. REGISTER NOW Click Here To View The Town of Newtown - Kids' Test Kitchen For Ages 6-11 Starts…

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Town of Newtown - Esports Classes Start January 9 - Computer Skills And Game Development

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Town of Newtown - For Soccer Enthusiasts: Futsal And Street Soccer Begins On January 4(Ages 6-17)

ATTENTION AGES 12-14: (6:30-7:30pm class) - we need more registrations for this class to run! Please sign your child up now so we can ensure that this class will take place. Ages 6-11 (5:30-6:30pm class) - space is still available - this class…

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Town Of Newtown : Adult Pickleball Lessons Start January 23

Adult Pickleball Lessons will be offered in January, February and March Register…

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