The Newtown Bee was privileged to share the stories of many of the town’s residents in 2015, beginning in January when, ten hours after her mother went into...
The past remains vital to our present lives, as proven by multiple stories in The Newtown Bee this past year.
The Edmond Town Hall Board of Managers introduced ...
The Newtown response to 12/14 has been one of strength and courage, and persistence in seeking ways to change the culture to one in which violence is not an acc...
Thanks to a gift from the GE Foundation, the town of Newtown can design and construct a new community center. The gift of $15 million will be applied to fund co...
Lori Ann Heil, 53, of Augusta, Maine, died suddenly, but peacefully, December 23, at MaineGeneral Medical Center. She was surrounded by her family, her boyfrien...
As Town Historian, Dan Cruson has opportunities to handle relics hundreds of years old, from antique tools to ledgers, to diaries and leather shoes.
During the ...
As Town Historian, Dan Cruson has opportunities to handle relics hundreds of years old, from antique tools to ledgers, to diaries and leather shoes.
During the ...
To the Editor:
On behalf of the Newtown Junior Women’s Club I want to report that the annual “TAG-A-GIFT” cam-paign was something to watch unfold this year! Wha...
After a downright balmy December, Connecticut is finally experiencing very cold weather for the first time this season. Evening temperatures for Monday, January...
To the Editor:
According to a recent articles in and the Danbury News Times, the Town of Newtown is planning to hire four employees in an effort to continue t...
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EDITOR'S NOTE: We do not publish everything that goes into print on our website.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.