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Newtown [Fairfield County] was named in 1708 and incorporated in 1711. Its Native American name is "Pootatuck" or "Quonapague".

Area, 59.1 sq. miles. Population, 2000 Census, 25,031. Voting districts, 4. Principal industries, manufacture of pressure gauges, plastics, paper boxes, wire brushes, biomedical research instruments, corrugated cartons, copper tubing, wire coating, warehouse distribution centers.

Newtown includes the areas known as Botsford, Sandy Hook and Hawleyville, as well as the Borough of Newton, an area of approximately one square mile located entirely within the greater municipality.

Information submitted must relate specifically to Newtown, Connecticut, or to the areas of Newtown known as Botsford, Sandy Hook and Hawleyville.

Botsford is a neighborhood or section in the town of Newtown.

This is primarily a place to list neighborhood publications, organizations, issues and historic information limited to the neighborhood. Sites for businesses, services and organizations which serve the general population should be submitted in the most appropriate category under Newtown.

Real estate agents or service providers must be physically located in Newtown, Connecticut. Information submitted in properties for sale, rent or lease must be physically located in Newtown, Connecticut.
Information on institutions of learning, educational programs, opportunities and resources in Newtown and Botsford, Connecticut.

Sandy Hook is a neighborhood or section in the town of Newtown.

This is primarily a place to list neighborhood publications, organizations, issues and historic information limited to the neighborhood. Sites for businesses, services and organizations which serve the general population should be submitted in the most appropriate category under Newtown.