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Smiles Across Newtown
A number of children climbed ladders, slipped down slides, and passed balls at Treadwell Park on Monday, July 2, as pa...
Kyle Packer, a 2011 Newtown High School graduate and the son of Eileen and Howard Packer of Newtown, has received an appointment to the United States Naval ...
Sandy Hook Woman
Part Of A Catalyst For Change
By Nancy K. Crevier
Sandy Hook resident Tatiana Cook wants her three children to understand that there are peopl...
John E.
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John E. Wrabel III, 92, died peacefully in the Fairfield home that he built more than 60 years ago and in which he raised his family with hi...
Another Great Parish Carnival
At St Rose
To the Editor:
On behalf of Saint Rose Parish, I want to thank everyone who supported and attended our Annual Parish ...
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Opponents of the proposed jail site in Newtown will have no say in the state’s choice of one of six regional sits — and all the fact...
Lions Honor NHS Students
The Newtown Lions Club recently gave out its Trull Leo of the Year Award and the William A. Honan Award to three outstanding students a...
A Sad Day
To the Editor:
The last day of school and the beginning of summer are usually uplifting events, but this year there was great sadness as it also marke...
Patricia Ellen Schultz
Patricia Ellen Schultz, 63, of Bumpass, Va., and formerly of Sandy Hook, died June 29, at her home. She was the wife of Richard Schultz. ...
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.