Newtown’s taxpayers will have their first opportunity ever to act on the request of the Board of Fire Commissioners for funds to purchase a new ladd...
*Hartford Civic Center has been fairly quiet lately but all that is about to change in a big way. Tickets will be going on sale Saturday, November 4, at 10 am, ...
Angelo J. Manzo
Angelo J. Manzo, 77, of Bridgeport, husband of Shirley (Damiano) Manzo, died October 31 in his home, surrounded by his loving family.
He is sur...
Parent University Cancelled
The third annual Parent University co-sponsored by the Newtown Prevention Council and Danbury Hospital scheduled for November 4 at N...
Choosing State Legislators
We cannot think of a time when Newtown has had a better team of legislators working on its behalf in Hartford. This team takes its le...
An Outpouring Of Love
To the Editor:
The outpouring of love and emotions that filled St Rose Church on Monday cannot be described in simple words. The tragic a...
Author Linda Napier, a registered nurse, will talk about her book Tender Medicine and the physical, emotional and spiritual healing of touch on November 14 at t...
Our Kids Will Never Walk Alone
The following open letter to The Danbury Band Aids, Inc. has been received for publication:
On behalf of the Newtown High School ...
Robert E. Fairfield
Robert E. Fairfield, 84, of 65 Masonic Avenue, Apt. 216, Wallingford, formerly of Newtown, died October 24 at the Masonic Geriatric Healthca...
Potential Buyer Found For Grand Union Chain
WAYNE, N.J. — The Grand Union Company announced this week that it has entered into a letter of intent pr...
There are many considerations as it relates to the development of the Castle Hill property as noted. I am supportive of the proposal and to approval process as it is sensitive to concerns being raised. The proposal provides another housing and lifestyle option for long time residents and newcomers with great accessibility to town. The developer is a long time resident with a solid reputation and the best interest of town at heart. It is not wise to make gross assumptions but I would think it would be a net positive (will attract empty nesters) to the tax base versus incremental town costs required. Net positive tax base growth supports continued investment in our great school system. Working in partnership with historical groups, bike and trails, the borough and others could actually add another great part of our amazing town.
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The Board of Education vacancy created by a resignation on February 20, which was filled on March 19, was covered in the March 22, 2024 print edition. Sorry you missed those stories.
I am on the Newtown Bike and Trail Committee and we have been promoting and maintaining this trail for years. It literally goes through the middle of 20/60 Castle Hill Rd., and was added to the register of historic places around 2003: https://npgallery.nps.gov/AssetDetail/NRIS/02001679 . That said, I think nearby development and trail preservation could be compatible, depending on the plan.
Its not just this meeting - its pretty much all town meetings. When was the last time you saw an article on the Bee's website regarding P&Z or BOE? Did you know that a BOE member resigned in January and a new one was appointed? These used to be featured articles on the Bee website after they went into the print edition. Unfortunately, things have changed a lot at the Bee since Mr. Voket left.
I have lived in Newtown for over 60 years and this is the first I have ever heard of the Rochambeau Trail. When I checked with the National Park Service and our state only Nationally Historic Site the official records of the Rochambeau Trail administrated by NPS does not travel through this property. If you are arguing it is "Near" the trail then where was the outrage when Big Y was built? The new development on 6 and 25 or even the Starbucks.