The multifaceted performer, who studied in Paris under famed mime Etienne Decroux and later American “theatrical everyman” Tony Montanar...
Holistic Health Program Feb. 9 At WestConn
DANBURY –– The Danbury Branch of the Connecticut Holistic Health Association is holding a net...
Dorothy A. Cogswell
Dorothy A. (Reynolds) Cogswell, 85, of Blakely, Penn., formerly of Newtown, wife of the late Charles A. Cogswell, died on January 29.
She ...
School Board Budget Adoption Coming Up
The Board of Education is scheduled to adopt its budget for the 2004–05 school year on Tuesday, February 10, ...
Andrea Schipper to Richard Ando
Cynthia Zvanut and Jim Schipper announce the engagement of their daughter, Andrea Schipper, to Richard Ando, son of Carole ...
Joan Cogswell
Joan Cogswell of Blakely, Penn., formerly of Newtown, died February 2 at the age of 52.
She was born in the Bronx, N.Y., on December 5, 1951, daug...
Yoga Program On Immunics
Ellen Kratka of Sacred Spiral Services of Woodbury will present a program on immunics — yoga for immunity — a...
BRISTOL – Despite bringing a smaller team, the Newtown Torpedoes boosted their winning streak to three with a 341-268 win over Bristol last weekend....
Your Vote Is Your Only Defense
To the Editor:
It pleases me that there is now two or three people in Newtown that are willing to question the Board of Education...
McCourt Continuing Distinguished Author Lecture Series
WASHINGTON GREEN — On Friday, February 13, at 7 pm, in The Meeting House on The Green in Wash...
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.