As of 4:30 pm a storm warning was in effect for all of Fairfield, southern New Haven, southern Middlesex, and southern New London counties.Updat...
Officials have listed road closures planned for the 11th Annual Newtown 5K Road Race to be held on Saturday, September 3, and for the 55th Annual Labor Day Para...
Newtown native Richmond Jones will be presenting a talk, "Lost: The Photos of 9/11," about his experiences as a Manhattan based photographer on 9/11 and its aft...
After a summer hiatus, the Connecticut Authors Reading Series will return to C.H. Booth Library to introduce to readers and writers the work of four authors who...
A local man was presented with multiple military medals this week, receiving formal recognition for his service as a US Army soldier in the Vietnam War.
Joe Far...
Ben's Lighthouse is planning an Ice Cream Social, to be held at Reed Intermediate School, 3 Trades Lane, on Saturday, September 10, from 1 to 3 pm.
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St Rose of Lima in Newtown is pleased to announce dates for the upcoming season of Friday Bingo Nights, the first of which will be held on September 9.
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In its compilation of all things great in our state, it looks like Connecticut magazine reporters made a swing through Newtown. What did they discover? That one...
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.