To the Editor:
I whole-heartedly wish to express my support for Mitch Bolinsky as our state representative. In addition to his strong constituent service record...
To The Editor:
While walking through life, especially when living in a small town, one is lucky to meet people who make a difference, people for whom the word "...
To the Editor:
This year, Sandy Hook Village has again gone through a great transformation. The quaint village has always been a community filled with kind-hear...
Your dog could be the next Park and Bark Dog of The Week.
The Newtown Parks & Recreation Department has started an effort through its Newtown Park and Park Face...
Eleanor "Ellie" Keane Dickerson of Newtown died at her home on September 30. She was born in Bridgeport on December 29, 1934, to Eugenia "Ina" and Joseph F. Kea...
Newtown Education Foundation (NEF) President and Board Chair Allyson Story said the 2016-17 academic year is going to be "big" for the group, which held its fir...
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The Pootatuck Watershed Association wishes to thank our friends at CVTU and other volunteers for another successful work day on Deep Brook, Septe...
Over roughly the last two to three years, Head O' Meadow Elementary School community members have helped to raise the approximately $25,000 that the school's PT...
To the Editor:
I've always lumped all political candidates under one ugly umbrella as mean, name calling, finger pointing mudslingers until I had the fortunate ...
To the Editor:
The fall season brings a whirlwind of activities and events from the many charitable organizations in Newtown. It is a reminder of one of the thi...
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.