Newtown Police Hosting Drug Take Back Day

If you have old prescription drugs that you want to safely dispose of then mark your calendar for Saturday, April 28.

On that day, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Newtown Police and the Newtown Prevention Council will be hosting their annual drug take back day at police headquarters. Residents can also dispose of pills in a drop off box located in the foyer of the department, at 3 Main St.

In announcing the event, a press release from the desk of Chief of Police Michael K. Kehoe notes that the easiest place to get drugs is in your own home. "This initiative will keep all our residents safe, especially our children and our elderly in our community," the release states. "Please check your medince cabinet and keep everyone’s lives clean and healthy."