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Bonnie Sailer of Newtown, Conn., will show “...
Wild Food And Ecology Walking Tour Rescheduled
The “Wild Food and Ecology Tour” that was to be led by naturalist and author â€	...
Letters Of Endorsement
To the Editor:
How fortunate we are to have two qualified candidates running for state representative. This is a case where we get to vot...
A Tribute To A Dance Teacher
To The Editor:
As the kids get settled in school and extracurricular activity schedules become routine, I am reminded of, and get m...
Marguerite Budd Hyde
Historic Newtown Family Member
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Obama Is A Socialist
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 In response to Mr Sandler [Letter Hive, “More Questions, A Different View,” 9/26/08]:
 My goal wa...
Hawks Still Spiking Competition; Coach Still Not Satisfied
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Burn Victim Listed As Critical
A local man, who received second-degree burns on about 40 percent of his body in a September 24 incident at his 17 Head Oâ€&...
For Safety’s Sake, Donate To Skate!
To the Editor:
I’m writing this letter in search of support for a cause that is near and dear to my ...
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EDITOR'S NOTE: We do not publish everything that goes into print on our website.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.