Newtown Directory Search
Newtown sits in Fairfield County and runs a phone directory that covers the first selectman's office, the town clerk, public safety, and all the other departments that residents call most. With a population just over 28,000, Newtown is a mid-size town that has enough departments to handle most local needs but is still small enough that phone calls get to a real person without much hassle. This page lists the key Newtown phone numbers, connects you to state resources, and walks you through how to reach the right office. The numbers here are pulled from official town and state sources.
Newtown Town Hall Phone Numbers
Newtown Town Hall is at 3 Primrose St, Newtown, CT 06470. The main phone number is (203) 270-4200, and it connects to the front desk. Staff there can route your call to any department. Town hall hours are weekdays, and walk-ins are accepted for most services. The first selectman's office handles policy and administrative matters at (203) 270-4201.
For records, licenses, and vital documents, the town clerk's office at (203) 270-4210 is the right call. The clerk manages birth and death certificates, marriage licenses, land records, and town meeting minutes. CGS §7-109 outlines the duties of town clerks across Connecticut, and the Newtown clerk follows these requirements. If you have a records question, this office is the best first call you can make.
The Newtown town website has a complete department directory with direct lines and hours. Check there if you need a number that is not listed on this page.
Newtown Department Phone Lines
Newtown's departments each operate their own phone line. The police department takes non-emergency calls at (203) 426-5841. Building permits and inspection questions go through (203) 270-4220. Public works, the assessor's office, parks and recreation, and the health district each have lines you can find on the town website. These offices are staffed during standard hours and use voicemail after close.
The Newtown phone directory is set up so that most questions get answered in one or two calls. If you reach the wrong department, the person who answers can usually transfer you or give you the right number. It is a small enough system that people know each other across departments, which helps when a question crosses more than one office.
- First Selectman: (203) 270-4201
- Town Clerk: (203) 270-4210
- Police (non-emergency): (203) 426-5841
- Building Department: (203) 270-4220
- Main Town Hall: (203) 270-4200
Note: For emergencies anywhere in Newtown, dial 911. The police non-emergency number handles reports, inquiries, and follow-up calls only.
Public Records in Newtown
Connecticut's public records laws give residents broad access to government documents. CGS §1-210 is the core statute, and it requires that most records held by a government agency be open to the public. In Newtown, the town clerk at (203) 270-4210 handles most records requests. Call to ask what is available, how to submit a request, and what fees apply. Vital records, land records, and meeting minutes are among the most common items people ask for.
The scope of what counts as a public record is defined in CGS §1-200. The law covers recorded data or information relating to the conduct of public business. That definition is broad on purpose. A large portion of the records Newtown creates or receives falls within it. If the clerk is not sure whether a particular document is covered, the Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission can provide guidance.
The Newtown phone directory ties into public records because many of the numbers listed here connect to offices that hold or manage records. The clerk is the center of that system, but other departments like planning and zoning, finance, and the assessor also maintain records that may be available upon request.
Newtown Court and Legal Contacts
Newtown is part of the Fairfield Judicial District. The Connecticut Judicial Branch maintains an online case lookup at jud.ct.gov/lookup.htm that lets you search civil, criminal, family, and housing cases. To reach the courthouse by phone, check the Judicial Branch website for numbers by location.
The Newtown town homepage below shows the layout of the official website, where residents can find contacts, forms, and service information.
This is the main page Newtown residents use to look up department phone numbers and access town services online.
Court clerks answer questions about case status, filing procedures, and hearing schedules. If you know your case type before calling, the clerk can get you to the right division faster. Family, small claims, and criminal cases each have their own filing paths, and the phone directory for the Fairfield courthouse reflects that split.
Finding Newtown Phone Numbers
The official website is the best source. The Newtown town site lists every department with phone numbers and office hours. If the number is not there, call (203) 270-4200 and ask the front desk. They handle routing calls all day and know who covers what.
For state-level searches, the Connecticut state portal links to databases and agency contacts across the state. You can check professional licenses through the eLicense tool. The Secretary of the State handles business filings, and the voter registration lookup is free to use. These tools add depth to the Newtown phone directory by putting records online that you would otherwise need to call about.
The public records administration page explains the request process for any state or local agency. It is a helpful reference if you are making your first records request in Newtown or anywhere else in Connecticut.
State Phone Resources
Connecticut's state agencies run their own phone lines that serve Newtown residents alongside town offices. Health districts, social service agencies, and environmental departments all have contacts available through the state portal. Some services that are local in larger cities are regional or state-run in a town like Newtown, so the right phone number might sit at the state level rather than the town level.
The Newtown phone directory handles the local side. For anything beyond that, the state portal is the place to go. Starting local and moving to the state level as needed is the most efficient way to find the right number for your question.
Fairfield County Resources
Newtown is part of Fairfield County. Connecticut has not had active county governments since 1960, but the county boundaries still matter. Court districts, health regions, and planning commissions use Fairfield County lines. The Fairfield Judicial District serves Newtown for most court cases, and regional services reference the county as a geographic frame.
The Fairfield County page on this site has additional contacts for services that operate at the county or regional level. For questions that the Newtown phone directory does not cover, the county page is a good next stop.
Nearby Cities
Towns near Newtown with phone directory pages on this site include:
These towns are in the same part of the state and share regional services with Newtown. Some court and health district phone numbers may overlap. If the Newtown phone directory does not have the contact you are looking for, a nearby city's page might.
Note: Newtown and New Milford are in different counties (Fairfield and Litchfield), so court contacts will differ between the two even though they are geographically close.