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VNA Nursing Scholarships
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Biographies
By Mara Scallon
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AGV Enterprises LLC of Monroe to Craig and Anne Doersch of Sandy Hook, unimproved land on portion of King Phillips Trail for $1,750; Barry Soutyard and Valerie ...
First-Hand Knowledge
To the Editor:
I must respond to Mr Gibney’s letter of last week questioning my knowledge and first-hand account of atrocities ...
The Newtown Babe Ruth Softball League recently held its second clinic for the 9- and 10-year-old girls’ division (U10) in the Edmond Town Hall gymna...
Blame America First
To the Editor:
Apparently, Brian Gibney is unhappy with the opinions expressed by Mr Swift, Col Gottmeier, Ms Villafano, and myself, whom he...
Women And Girls With AD/HD
NORWALK — The Connecticut Association for Children and Adults with Learning Disabilities will sponsor the seminar â€...
Two Promoted At Leverage MarCon Group
The Leverage MarCom Group, a marketing communications firm in Newtown, announced that Peter Howland has been named directo...
Police Commission Endorses Proposed Alcohol Ordinance
By Andrew Gorosko
The Police Commission has endorsed Police Chief Michael Kehoe’s wording for ...
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.