Officials opened Newtown’s unique new Bicycle Playground on June 7, noting that we are in an era where most entertainment happens on screens — from video games,...
A group of Newtown High School track and field competitors represented the Nighthawks in unique, challenging, and grueling postseason multiple-event races, incl...
Every day, thousands of vehicles and folks on the front end of the Fairfield Hills trail network trundle past the Newtown ambulance headquarters — home to the N...
July 3, 1998
HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER of Ina Iwertz.
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“Anyone who has ever taken a vacation with two kids in the back of a station wagon, and multiplies...
The Second Company Governor’s Horse Guard (2GHG) Recruit Graduation took place on the 2GHG grounds at Fairfield Hills on Sunday, June 25. It was the culmination...
Real Food CT (RFCT) is hosting its annual Seed-to-Plate local harvest celebration on Friday, August 4, from 5 to 9 pm. The event is moving this year, to NewSylu...
The Newtown High School soccer sideline will feature a familiar yet new coach this coming fall. Adam Bourret has been named the head coach of the girls’ program...
The town’s communications system, authorized by voters at referendums in 2020 and 2021, is expected to be finished within a month, according to First Selectman ...
Updated: This report has been updated to correct the operator charged in a June 21 collision on Berkshire Road.
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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.