Yes, there are certain regulations and restrictions on planting certain trees in Newtown, Connecticut. The town of Newtown has an ordinance which regulates the types of trees that can be planted in public areas such as parks, streets or rights-of-way.
The purpose of the ordinance is to ensure that only appropriate species are planted for public safety reasons. Trees that are not permitted in public areas include those with a long taproot, trees with a shallow root system, and species that are considered to be invasive.