Asbury At Next SCAN Meeting
Melody Asbury will paint figures in action using oil media for the next meeting of The Society of Creative Arts of Newtown (SCAN) on...
At this point of the year, I am always glad that Newtown zigs when most other towns zag. Rather than having its big celebration and parade at the beginning of t...
Yoga Dimensions—
Newtown Now Has A Place Just For Yoga
By Kaaren Valenta
Lynda Weber had been studying, practicing, and teaching yoga for years befo...
Few More Music Program Openings
DANBURY — Danbury Music Centre announces the final opportunity to enroll in its Summer Enrichment Programs. Programs...
Lieutenant Colonel Dean Raab and Julie Raab of Heidelberg, Germany, announce the birth of a daughter, Eleanor Charlotte Raab, on April 6 at Heidelberg Army Hosp...
South Main Rear-Ender
Police report a two-car collision near 71 South Main Street about 6 pm June 25.
Northbound motorist M.J. Mastrobattista, 40, of Reddi...
Erica Hanson to Keith Belden
Erica Hanson of Newtown and Keith Belden of Bridgeport announce their engagement to be married.
The future bride is the daught...
Lacrosse Summer League
Starting on Tuesday, July 13, anyone with lacrosse experience is welcome to participate in a Lacrosse Summer League. Games will be p...
First Positive Test Result In The State—
Dead Crow In Sandy Hook Had West Nile Virus
By Jan Howard
A dead crow found in Sandy Hook on June 17 has te...
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.