Last week I attended a town hall meeting at the C.H. Booth Library hosted by Newtown's three state representatives, Mitch Bolinsky, Will Duff, and JP Sredzinski...
To the Editor:
The Connecticut DOT has recently issued three important policies that address pollinator habitat along roadsides. Those policies include reduced ...
The Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) has approved creating a two-lot residential subdivision on a semirural parcel lying on the northeast corner of Mt Nebo ...
In anticipation of the ramping up of hurricane season, Newtown's Emergency Management Team, Director Bill Halstead and Deputies Maureen Will, Donna Culbert, and...
D. Anna (Germano) Pizzuti Enke, 98, a longtime Danbury resident, died peacefully at Glen Hill Nursing Home on May 28, with her family by her side. She was born ...
Marie L. Guerrera Villano, 95, of Newtown, beloved wife of the late Patsy Villano, died peacefully July 1, surrounded by her loving family at her home. Born in ...
Charlotte Kalley, 89, a longtime Newtown resident, died peacefully June 30. She was born May 16, 1928, daughter of Elfrieda and Adolph Milen in Far Rockaway, N....
To the Editor:strosechurch.com for a full list of the many who deserve our thanks.
A word of thanks for all the support we received from the Newtown and neighbo...
To The Editor:
On Wednesday, June 21, the Newtown Bridge Club hosted a Longest Day event as a fundraiser for the Alzheimer's Association. Throughout the event, ...
Lila Kuperman was born in Argentina in 1931 to parents who immigrated from Eastern Europe. She was raised in Buenos Aires, married young and had her only son, N...
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.