Hundreds of visitors converged on Reed Intermediate School March 21 to admire the colorful cornucopia of creations that drew plenty of “ooohs,” and “ahhhs” at t...
UPDATE (April 2, 2019): This report was updated at 12:15 pm to correct the name of the Newtown school superintendent.
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In Newtown, Monroe, an...
Representatives of Sandy Hook Organization for Prosperity (SHOP ) and a partner/benefactor appeared before the Legislative Council on March 20 to review plans f...
NOTE (Tuesday, April 2, 2019): This story has been updated to clarify the days the "Science & Art of Changing Your Brain" series will be presented.
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Just over a year into his job as director of the C.H. Booth Library, Douglas Lord has realized he is an institutional steward in a community he has grown to car...
Simply Smiles, the Connecticut-based not-for-profit organization, will host its annual “Keep Hope Alive” fundraising event on Friday, April 26, at Edmond Town H...
Craig Jeffrey Hensel, of Southbury, passed on March 31. He was 53 years old. Craig was a lifelong resident of Newtown and moved to Southbury just two years ago....
Newtown High School’s boys’ golf team will look to the emergence of their younger golfers and continued success of standouts as the Nighthawks go after a South-...
Winners of the South-West Conference championship in three of the last four years, Newtown High School’s girls’ golf team is rebuilding following the graduation...
Theresa Casey Flanagan, age 88, of Newtown, formerly a longtime resident of Bellmore, N.Y., passed away peacefully at her home on March 30, 2019, surrounded by ...
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.