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The Town of Newtown, in collaboration with the Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority, is pleased to announce a new recycling program for food scraps.
The food scraps will be taken to New England Compost in Danbury and will be made into compost.
Newtown will be a leader in the state for waste reduction.
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Electric Vehicle and Charging Station
The move toward renewable sources of energy and away from polluting the environment is a positive direction for the country, the state and the town.
- Two port Electric Car Charging Station at the Municipal Center Installed 2017
- Purchase of Chevy Bolt all electric vehicle for town motorpool in 2018
- Additional Charging Stations planned
Our Town Solar Projects
Reed School
| Solar Installation Site |
System Size
(KW/AC) |
Estimated Output/YR
(KWH) |
Launch Date |
| Waste Water Treatment Plant |
79 |
134,000 |
9/1/2012 |
| Newtown Middle School |
150 |
205,000 |
5/1/2013 |
| Parks and Rec. Garage |
85 |
117,700 |
10/3/2014 |
| Animal Shelter |
12 |
17,300 |
10/3/2014 |
| Reed School |
528 |
712,000 |
7/1/2017 |
| Newtown Landfill (VNM) |
1,000 |
1,853,000 |
4/26/2018 |
| Sandy Hook School |
200 |
282,200 |
12/29/2017 |
| Sandy Hook Fire House |
60 |
89,700 |
12/29/2017 |
| Sandy Hook Sub Station |
12 |
14,900 |
12/29/2017 |
| Dodgingtown Fire House |
8 |
10,600 |
12/29/2017 |
| VNM - Jackson-Sherman, Griswold CT |
2,000 |
3,215,700 |
12/30/2019 |
| VNM — Sydney, Hampton CT |
2,000 |
3,200,000 |
7/3/2020 |
| police station 191 S. Main |
100 |
150,000 |
9/1/2020 |
| Community Center |
100 |
150,000 |
10/1/2020 |
| Newtown Hook and Ladder |
60 |
89,000 |
8/1/2020 |
| (Pending VNM — Pike, Hampton CT |
1,000 |
1,600,000 |
7/1/2021 |
| Totals |
7,394 |
11,841,100 |
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Town Transfer Station
Middle School
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Meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm at the Municipal Center.
MISSION STATEMENT:
To identify, implement and support renewable energy use, energy efficiency and energy conservation programs in which Newtown’s residents, businesses, organizations and town agencies can participate.
To disseminate information relating to cost effective and environmentally conscious renewable energy use, energy efficiency and energy conservation programs.
Furthermore, the Sustainable Energy Commission will support the efforts of Town elected officials, volunteers and employees to identify and implement renewable energy use, energy efficiency and energy conservation programs.
To support, develop, and organize any other such programs or innovations as recommended by the Board of Selectman.
The Newtown Sustainable Energy Commission
Global warming and climate change are upon us and virtually all scientists agree that human activity is a primary cause. Global temperatures and sea levels are rising. Storms are increasing in frequency and intensity, causing both floods and drought. Carbon emissions and other pollution are fouling the air we breathe, the water we drink, and endangering food stocks. These events are also damaging human health and driving many species to extinction.
We can reduce these impacts and protect the environment our children and grandchildren will inherit. The choices we make today and in the coming years can help conserve the natural, economic, and social character of Newtown. While the challenge is worldwide, it is also local. Therefore, the Newtown community must think and act locally to soften the impact of past activities on our future well-being.
While being aware of global initiatives, we will collaborate at the community level to identify areas for conserving natural resources, to promote greater use of renewable energy, to help reduce emissions and pollution, and to increase individual awareness of ecology. We plan to help our community live sustainably and be good stewards for the earth.
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