Letters Of Endorsement
To the Editor:
Recently the Republican Town Committee held its caucus and for several reasons, chose to endorse a new candidate for Repub...
Are We Doing Everything We Can?
To the Editor:
Last week, I wrote that I was asking myself many questions relating to the reversal of the BOE’s comm...
Robert M. and Linda O. Spolar of Newtown to Robert and Alissa Parker of New Fairfield, residential property at 13 Country Squire Road for $359,900. Mary Elizabe...
Softball Travel Team Tryout, Registration
Newtown Softball Spring 2013 Travel Team tryout and registration process for U10, U11, U12, and U14 is now open.
The N...
Litchfield Historical Society To Host Civil War Forum
LITCHFIELD — On Saturday, September 22, beginning at 9 am, the Litchfield Historical Society w...
Preparedness Drill Helps Town Reinforce Best Emergency Practices
By John Voket
Newtown was among the 165 state municipalities and Indian tribal communities part...
(New York City) New York Antique Jewelry & Watch Show............................................................................... 25
(Fitzwilliam, N.H.) Hist...
Afternoon Of The Living Dead At C.H. Booth Library
By Nancy K. Crevier
Eight students, ages 10 to 13, joined theatrical makeup professional Caroline Wilcox and ...
Newtown Thunder Storms Onward To World Series
The Cal Ripken U12 New England Regional Tournament kicked off Friday, July 20, at Glander Field, in Newtown. The N...
Easton Fireman’s Carnival,
To August 4
EASTON — The 77th Annual Easton Fireman’s Carnival continues on Carnival Green, dire...
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.
EDITOR'S NOTE: We do not publish everything that goes into print on our website. We never have. It's a longstanding policy that our print subscribers benefit by being able to read every feature, article, press release, etc, and see every advertisement, thanks to their paid subscriptions. Many stories are posted a few days after each print edition is published but some are never shared online.
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.