To the Editor:
Fewer than two out of every ten of our town's eligible voters came out to vote at our town's annual budget referendum, and top elected officials ...
To the Editor:
I ask the fundamental question… how much is it worth to protect historic Main Street? Presently, the owner of the Main Street Inn at Newtown has ...
To the Editor:
The recommendations for the Borough's 2018-19 budget that were approved by the burgesses on April 10 include some disturbing items. If they pass,...
To the Editor:
Friends of the C.H. Booth Library held their annual Spring Donation Day event on April 29. Once again, it was a pleasure seeing so many generous ...
Those looking to connect with their deceased loved ones attended psychic medium Patty Griffin's group reading at the Newtown Senior Center on April 27. The "Whi...
To the Editor:
The recent poor voter turnout (17 percent) in the last referendum can no longer be accepted in our democratic system that guarantees the most imp...
To the Editor:
I think we all understand how harmful plastic bags are to the environment, but I am frequently asked why paper bags are harmful. Most of us belie...
Anthony R. Ferrigno, 89, of Newtown, husband of Alice Kohut Ferrigno, died peacefully April 28. Born and raised in Bridgeport, he was the son of the late Rocco ...
To the Editor:
The Medicare Savings Program (MSP) and its income limits are valid only until July 2018.
The governor's proposed budget eliminated funding for th...
And so it begins...again.The Newtown Bee that he and his two-wheeled companions will ride through states working to reduce gun violence - Connecticut, N...
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.