As of March 31, Newtown Heath District Director Donna Culbert told The Newtown Bee she is monitoring 33 active COVID-19 cases in town.
Locally, Newtown State R...
To the Editor:
On March 29, 2020, we lost one of our most cherished FAITH Food Pantry (FFP) volunteers ever.
Bruce Landgrebe was one of the kindest, most gentle...
To the Editor:
Other than engaging in a thorough spring cleaning, reading things long set aside for “someday,” binging on a Netflix series, the opportunity to t...
The Newtown Bee has been informed of the death of longtime Sandy Hook resident and former First Selectman Joseph Borst.
Joseph Edward Borst was born on July...
HARTFORD— Connecticut is announcing stricter measures to support safe, solitary enjoyment of outdoor spaces during the COVID-19 pandemic. On Tuesday, March 31, ...
Registration for Newtown Youth Football and Family Cheer (NYF&C) is open for the upcoming 2020 season, according to a March 30 announcement.
“Due to the recent ...
Governor Ned Lamont announced an infant less than seven weeks old brought to a Hartford area hospital is the state's youngest COVID-19 victim, giving him reason...
Joseph “Joe” Edward Borst, Sr, 92, of Sandy Hook, passed away at Bishop Wicke Health Center in Shelton, on March 31, 2020.
Joe is survived by his loving wife of...
From the first edition of The Newtown Bee, published on June 28, 1877, there has always been a weekly newspaper in the hands of Newtown citizens. The Smith fami...
Franklin “Fritz” Freeman, 90, of Ashland, Mass., formerly of Newtown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 19, 2020, after a brief illness.
He will be grea...
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.