The feel of the town
Newtown centers on its historic Borough, where Main Street, the iconic flagpole and the old Meeting House set a classic New England scene. Beyond the center, villages like Sandy Hook, Hawleyville and Botsford spread out into wooded and rural countryside.
It's one of the larger towns in Fairfield County by area, with lots of open space and easy access to I-84.
What Newtown is known for
- A historic Main Street and Borough
- Fairfield Hills, the town's recreation campus
- Large lots and open space
- Easy access to I-84
Landmarks and local favorites
- Newtown Meeting HouseHistoric landmark at the center of Main Street
- Edmond Town HallTown hall with a classic movie theater
- Cyrenius H. Booth LibraryThe town's public library
- Fairfield HillsRecreation campus with trails and fields
- Treadwell ParkTown pool and recreation facilities
- Collis P. Huntington State ParkTrails on the Redding line
- Newtown Borough Historic DistrictHistoric Main Street homes
Getting around
- Train: No station in town; Danbury and Bethel stations on the Danbury Branch are nearby.
- Car: I-84 crosses the town, along with Routes 6, 25 and 34.
Schools
Newtown Public Schools serves the town, with Newtown High School as its high school.
For current information, visit the Newtown Public Schools website.
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A great fit if you're looking for
- Space and larger lots
- A classic New England town center
- Easy commuting on I-84
- Parks and the outdoors