A former Newtown First Selectman is being remembered.  Zita McMahon was buried today in Newtown Village Ceremony after a mass at St Rose of Lima Church.  The 75-year old died Friday.  

She became First Selectman in 1989 after working as grants administrator for the town.  McMahon served as First Selectman until 1993. 

She is survived by four daughters, two sons, 13 grandchildren and a sister. 

The flag on Main Street in Newtown was lowered to half staff on Friday in her honor.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Zita's name to The Newtown Scholarship Association