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MICHAEL DE FEO AT OPEN SPACE GALLERY
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BEACON, N.Y. — Open Space Gallery is presenting “Inside Out,â€...
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Martin & Sons Sale Sept. 29
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MUST RUN 9/14
WALKING TOUR SEPT. 22 IN LITCHFIELD
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LITCHFIELD, CONN. — On Saturday, September 22, the Litchfield Historical So...
Bainbridge House, Home For The
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Bainbridge House is one of the oldest surv...
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PRINCETON, N.J. — Every state in the union has its own signature landmarks, monuments and special ev...
The Trinity Peace Pole was made by Peace Pole Makers USA, located in northern Michigan, creators of Peace Poles for the World Peace Prayer Society since 1985. T...
What Does Peace Look Like?
HAMDEN — The public is invited to attend the opening of the national juried art exhibition, “Images of Peace,...
Inside The Auctioneering World, Monday
We all have our stories of auction experiences: great buys, items listed as one thing but really something much better, t...
Selectmen Approve
40-Year Youth Academy Lease
By John Voket
Selectmen this week approved a lease proposal to bring a sprawling Newtown Youth Academy (NYA) spor...
Danny Kearns has been in Iraq since January and is scheduled to return next month, too late for him to enjoy Newtown’s final summer extravaganza, th...
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.