Newtown High School’s wrestling program has most of its costs covered by the school but is seeking donations to support the following:
Team video camera — Colle...
The 14th annual Newtown Turkey Trot 5K to benefit the C.H. Booth Library brought out enthusiastic runners and walkers of all ages Thanksgiving morning, November...
On Sunday, December 3, residents of Newtown and surrounding communities can return to Main Street for the Newtown Youth & Family Services 38th Annual Holiday Fe...
“The door prize is that I still get to live [in Newtown],” First Selectman Dan Rosenthal said of leaving office after three terms — six years — as the town’s ch...
Newtown traditionally spends the first weekend in December celebrating the holidays, and 2023 is no different. Tree lightings begin Saturday, a number of gr...
I hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving. One of the highlights of my day was an unexpected visit with at least three generations of the Nezvesky family. Members...
Members of Newtown Interfaith Council announced this week they will be hosting an interfaith gathering on the 11th anniversary of 12/14.
Readers are invited to ...
Newtown United Methodist Church is offering a new event this holiday season — A Christmas Celebration — timed to lead right into Saturday night’s Sandy Hook Cen...
NOTE (Monday, December 4, 2023): The photo caption with this week's column has been corrected to indicate the correct direction the photographer was facing ...
In cross country there is competition even among teammates, as well as support within the races, as runners with similar times work off each other to improve an...
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.