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Newtown is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the greater Danbury metropolitan area as well as the New York metropolitan area. Newtown was founded in 1705, and later incorporated in 1711. As of the 2010 census, its population was 27,560.
Sandy Hook is a village in the town of Newtown, Connecticut. It was founded in 1711. It was listed as a census-designated place prior to the 2020 census. Sandy Hook borders the village of Botsford, the Newtown borough, and the towns of Monroe, Southbury, and Oxford along the Housatonic River.(Wikipedia)
Some notable folks with ties to Newtown:
Suzanne Collins - author
Joanna Cole - author
Steven Kellogg - author and illustrator
Newtown Businesses
Aquila's Nest Vineyards
Bagel Delight
Barnwood Grill
Black Swan Fireside House and Home
Castle Hill Chocolate
Castle Hill Farm
Edmond Town Hall
ELC Energy Solutions
Everwonder Children's Museum
Ferris Acres Creamery
Figs Catering
Franco's Pizza
Invisible Fence of Newtown
Jewel of Himalaya
JP McHale Pest Management
Lathrop School of Dance
My Place Pizza & Restaurant
NewSylum Brewing Co.
Newtown Salt Spa
Newtown Stage Company
Perfusion Espresso and Cocktail Bar
Reverie Brewing Company
Rowanwood Farm
Sal e Pepe Contemporary Italian Bistro
Sandbox Beach Grill
Sticks and Stones Farm
Stray Kats Theatre Company
Tambascio Italian Grill
Thai Delight
Town Players of Newtown
Newtown News
Fairfield County, CT: Discover the best things to do in Fairfield County October 13–18, 2026, including live music, comedy, fall festivals, Halloween fun and local events!
Discover fall festivals, Halloween events, haunted attractions and spooky adventures in Fairfield County and beyond with Fairfield After Dark's October Hot List!
NEWTOWN, CT: The timeless music of Gordon Lightfoot comes to Newtown this Thursday, October 8, when The Lightfoot Band takes the stage at Edmond Town Hall for an unforgettable evening celebrating one of Canada’s most legendary singer-songwriters. Featuring musicians who performed alongside Gordon Lightfoot for decades, The Lightfoot Band carries his extraordinary catalog forward with the authenticity and musicianship fans know and love. Audiences can look forward to hearing classics including “If You Could Read My Mind,” “Sundown,” “Carefree Highway,” “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” and more. Tickets are selling fast, and only a limited number remain for Thursday night’s performance. If you’ve been thinking about going, now is the time to grab your seats. Don’t wait until show day and risk missing your chance to experience the songs of Gordon Lightfoot performed live inside historic Edmond Town Hall. Event Details Thursday, October 8, 2026 Edmond Town Hall 45 Main Street, Newtown, CT 🎟️ Limited tickets remain — purchase your tickets soon before they’re gone!
Town of Newtown Links
