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Syracuse University College of Visual and Performing Arts announces the following students have been named to the Dean’s List for the...
CROMWELL
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Unsettled weather made things a little bit quieter than normal at the TPC at River Highlands in Cromwell, but local golfer JJ...
A book must be the ax for the frozen sea within us.
—Franz Kafka
Buying books would be a good thing if one could also buy the time to read them in: ...
Free Seminar On Internet Marketing Wednesday, July 12
Anyone who has ever wondered how to tap into the vast resources on the Internet to help market a business...
Ballroom Dancing
DANBURY — On Friday, July 14, from 7 to 10:30 pm, the public is invited to an evening of ballroom dancing at the Portuguese Cultura...
Timbermill Road
William and Jodi-Jones Bruno purchased a home at 12 Timbermill Road from Alan and Kim Pearlman.
Chris Fairchild with Coldwell Banker Bob Te...
Library Evening Book Discussion
BETHEL — On Tuesday, July 11, Bethel Public Library will host a lively discussion of the book The Inn at Lake Devine...
Same Great Book Sale
To the Editor:
Change of date; change of venue; same great book sale! We were concerned that changing the date of the 31st Annual Friends o...
Corps Of Engineers Reissues Programmatic General Permit
CONCORD, MASS. — The US Army Corps of Engineers, New England District has reissued the state...
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.
EDITOR'S NOTE: We do not publish everything that goes into print on our website. We never have. It's a longstanding policy that our print subscribers benefit by being able to read every feature, article, press release, etc, and see every advertisement, thanks to their paid subscriptions. Many stories are posted a few days after each print edition is published but some are never shared online.
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.