Newtown

Connecticut Western Connecticut Region

Newtown

A town in Western Connecticut Region, Connecticut — population 27,577 as of 2022.

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Greenwich Free Press 19 hours ago

This year, the GHS class of 1986 is combining school spirit and community service by supporting Neighbor to Neighbor and its food pantry.

Community Groups & Organizations
Greenwich Free Press 19 hours ago

Laurel House Sound Steps 5K Walk/Run for Mental Health Recovery Set for Oct 17 at Cove Island Park

Laurel House, Inc is a 501 (c)(3) mental health services nonprofit organization located in Stamford helping individuals and their families achieve and sustain mental health recovery to lead fulfilling lives.

Community Groups & Organizations
Greenwich Free Press 21 hours ago

Florio Tiramani expects to cover 50 to 70 miles over 12 hours to benefit Street Dog Hero. Supporters pledge per mile, and every dollar goes toward getting more dogs off the streets and into homes.

Community Groups & Organizations
Greenwich Free Press September 28

SafeGuard Seniors Raises Awareness of Scams, Adds AI Literacy Workshop

SafeGuard Seniors has now run 16 workshops and taught 232 seniors — a combination of their original scam awareness workshop and a newer AI literacy workshop — at facilities in Greenwich, Stamford, Darien, and Norwalk.

Community Groups & Organizations
Greenwich Free Press September 28

Greenwich Alliance Day Kicks Off Non-Profit’s 20th Anniversary

With the support of donors, educators, families and community partners, the Greenwich Alliance for Education has since invested $6.9 million in the arts, STEM, academic enrichment, college and career readiness, mental health and wellness, and scholarships.

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Greenwich Free Press September 29

Kneads Bakery Café to Operate Two Spaces at Greenwich Crossing

Kneads opened its original café in Westport in 2020, and is opening its second location on Fairfield's Post Road in October. Greenwich Crossing will be its third location.

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Newtown by the numbers

Population 27,577Population figure, 2022
Households & income
Median age
43.8
Households
9,575
Persons per household
2.8
Median household income
$155,110
Median house value
$546,200
2020–2024 ACS
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