Arthur L. Elliott, 99, of Southbury died July 29 at Masonicare in Newtown. He was born October 1, 1916, in South Portland, Maine, son of Florence M. (Rowe) and ...
To The Editor:
My fellow Republicans, the role of Judge of Probate is essential to our communities. The position requires knowledge of the many areas of the pra...
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We would like to thank the Newtown Para Educators Union for their generous donation to the SMART (Summer Music and Arts) Program in the memory of...
Inland Wetlands Commission (IWC) members plan to inspect a parking lot for commercial vehicles at 40 South Main Street (Route 25), where its owner has proposed ...
Despite planning, money, material, manpower, and resources all in place, an effort to conduct experiments to reduce the invasive zebra mussel population in loca...
Arnold "Arnie" Larsen, 89, beloved husband of Leah Dankel Larson, devoted father, grandfather, and 50-year resident of Fairfield, died July 30. He died peaceful...
To The Editor:
I wish to comment on Glen Swanson's letter "Is Speech Free in Town Parks?" dated July 25.
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We would like to thank Chief Ray Corbo, Captain Mike McCarthy, Lieutenant Tomascak, Firefighter Cassin, and Matt of Newtown Hook & Ladder Company...
David R. Loveland, 74, of Chester, Vt., died July 27 at Springfield Hospital in Vermont. Born in Danbury, he was the first child of Jean (Rice) and Harold Lovel...
To The Editor:Newtown Bees showed examples of how people can utilize change for the better. First, much appreciation goes to the Memorial Commission, which has ...
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.