Betsy Anne Cassella, 60, of Sandy Hook died July 23 at Regional Hospice Center for Comfort Care and Healing in Danbury. She was lovingly surrounded by family an...
Robert Courchene-Roy, 55, of Bethel and previously of Newtown, died on July 30, following a courageous battle with cancer. He died peacefully with his family by...
To The Editor:
The office of probate judge requires an individual with impeccable character and competence. That is true simply because judgments impact individ...
To The Editor:
The ultimate test of a probate judge is how to balance the law with compassion for the people who come before the court. For more than 20 years, ...
Growing up in California and Massachusetts, Toni Miraldi always loved to draw - although her parents did not see her making a career of it. Then one day, a high...
To The Editor:
We have known Patrick Walsh and his family for over 20 years. During this time, we watched Patrick as his law practice grew and as he became a vi...
Barbara (Bronk) Hiruo, 71, of Southbury, formerly of Newtown, devoted wife of Robert S. Hiruo, died peacefully in her sleep at her home on July 28. She was born...
To The Editor:
I'm writing to endorse Patrick Walsh for probate judge. Patrick has been our family's attorney since we moved to Connecticut, about 20 years ago....
Fredric H. Kauffman,76, of Lincoln, Neb., died July 27. He was born in St Paul, Minn., into the home of Harold W. and Esther (Smith) Kauffman, who survives her ...
To The Editor:
I would like to express my support for Republican Daniel O'Grady for regional probate judge of the Northern Fairfield County Probate District. I ...
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.