Newtown operates under a Charter adopted in 1961 and most recently revised in 2001. The Charter retains a limited Town Meeting form of government with the First Selectman acting as the Town's chief executive officer and a twelve member legislative council acting as the legislative body, with the exception of those items specifically enumerated on which the Town Meeting is authorized to act. Fiscal matters are administered under a Board of Selectman (3) and an appointed Financial Director.
Visit the Official Town of Newtown Home Page for more information about town government, services and current projects including the Newtown Plan of Conservation and Development and Fairfield Hills Campus Plans.
PRINCIPAL MUNICPAL OFFICIALS
Office |
Name |
Manner of
Selection |
Term |
Years of Service |
| First Selectman |
E. Patricia Llodra |
Elected |
2011-2013 |
2 years |
| Financial Director |
Robert Tait |
Appointed |
Indefinite |
5 years |
| Legislative Council |
12 Members |
Elected |
2011-2013 |
2 years |
| Superintendent of Schools |
Janet Robinson |
Appointed |
Indefinite |
3 years |
| Director of Public Works |
Frederick Hurley |
Appointed |
Indefinite |
21 years |
| Director of Economic and Community Development |
Elizabeth Stocker, AICP |
Appointed |
Indefinite |
20 years |
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