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Developing Views 2026 – Vol. 2
Submitted January 13, 2026 by Newtown ECD Director John Voket It’s been a busy January so far for the Economic and Community Development (ECD) office. We learned that we qualified for no-cost assistance from the UCONN TAB (Technical Assistance for Brownfields) Municipal Assistance program for a project we hope to…
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Welcome to our NEW blog: ‘Developing Views’
Submitted January 5, 2026 by Newtown ECD Director John Voket Newtown’s Dept. of Economic and Community Development is far from the first agency to launch new programs, activities, or other ventures during the early days of a new year – and we will certainly not be the last. So, here…
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Public invited to learn about proposed Newtown Cultural District
The Newtown Office of Economic and Community Development (ECD), in partnership with the Newtown Arts Commission, and the Edmond Town Hall Board of Managers is inviting Newtown residents to attend a public information session at 6 pm on Thursday, August 21 in the Alexandria Room at Edmond Town Hall. The…
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Has your business or nonprofit been affected by federal actions?
Businesses and nonprofits that have been impacted by recent actions from the federal government are being asked to report that information to the state so that it can be compiled into a central database and provide state policymakers with a better understanding of how these directives are affecting various groups,…
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SHOP LOCAL! Small Business Week is May 4-10
While Newtown’s Economic and Community Development Office hopes folks are always thinking local (like we do!) when it comes to their shopping and service needs, National Small Business Week helps us shine an even brighter light on the hundreds of local businesses that are sustainably thriving thanks to your patronage. For…
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It’s National Volunteer Month – put your expertise to work for good with SCORE
During April – National Volunteer Month – Newtown Economic and Community Development Dept. wants to recognize the many wonderful SCORE volunteers past and present, who have helped Newtown residents begin or enhance their local business journey. We are truly grateful for the time and energy each of them have invested in supporting SCORE clients,…
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CT Age Well Collaborative honoring Newtown with ‘Wellspring Award’
In mid-April Newtown was notified that the community received the Connecticut Age Well Collaborative’s 2025 Wellspring Award for fostering community inclusivity for every age and every ability in Connecticut. The Wellspring Awards honors Connecticut-specific, community-based projects, initiatives and policies implemented within the past five years and/or with ongoing, meaningful, relevant community impact. Nominees promote…
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