August 5: North Haven, picnic at Borrelli’s.
August 6: Wolcott, to be announced.
August 7: Eureka, “Dog Days.”
August 9: C...
Political Dialogue Welcomed
To the Editor:
I would like to welcome Newtown’s newest political party. I watched the formation of the NICE Party with ...
Nature Awareness For Young People
WOODBURY — Two Coyotes Wilderness School will be offering its 30-week home-school program at Flanders Nature Cente...
Survey:
More Radon Than Uranium
By Kaaren Valenta
A random sampling of 47 household wells in Newtown showed that only three had uranium levels slightly above th...
Jazz In Weir Garden
WILTON — Weir Farm National Historic Site will host its 6th Annual “Jazz in the Garden” concert on Sunda...
Dave Johnson
Dave Johnson, 43, of Rogers, Ark., formerly of Newtown, died July 27 at his home from a lengthy illness.
Mr Johnson was born June 19, 1958, in Tole...
Catherine L. Lubus
Catherine L. Lubus, 102, of 154 Triangle Street, Danbury, wife of the late Charles M. Lubus, Sr, died on July 30 at Danbury Hospital.
She was...
Samantha Bernstein
Samantha L. Bernstein, the daughter of Kenneth and Laura Lerman, has been awarded a BSN from Simmons College in Boston, Mass., gradu...
Real Estate Notes #2
Heritage Lane
Steve Knapp recently sold his home at 706A Heritage Village to Larry and Dolores Holland, formerly of Southbury.
Ginny McKinn...
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.
EDITOR'S NOTE: We do not publish everything that goes into print on our website. We never have. It's a longstanding policy that our print subscribers benefit by being able to read every feature, article, press release, etc, and see every advertisement, thanks to their paid subscriptions. Many stories are posted a few days after each print edition is published but some are never shared online.
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.