James J. Hornyak, 64, of Newtown, born on November 17, 1954, in Stamford, lost his courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, January 1, at Gaylord Specialty Hea...
It may have been pouring rain outside on the morning of December 21, but its pitter-patter on the rooftop was washed away during Head O’ Meadow Elementary Schoo...
Schools may have been out of session for winter break, but EverWonder Children’s Museum hosted a morning full of learning and fun during its Snowy Science Progr...
UPDATE (Wednesday, January 16, 2019): This story has been updated to reflect changes to the hikes planned for January 19, January 26, and February 9.
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To the Editor:
On Friday, December 28, I contacted the Newtown Public Works Department using the town’s website to report a blocked drainage pipe on Boggs Hill ...
Newtown Middle School eighth grade students rotated between classrooms to learn about potential fields of study during the school’s annual Career Day on Decembe...
Newtown High School's boys' basketball team defeated visiting Daniel Hand of Madison 75-55 on January 2, in what was senior captain Shea Talbot’s last high scho...
In addition to racking up goals on the ice, hoping they add up to wins and playoff success, Newtown High School's hockey team is looking to earn points through ...
To the Editor:
Happy New Year! I wanted to write to thank all of you who have stopped into the Dere Street Bakery over the month of December. The response, over...
The dispatchers at the Newtown Emergency Communications Center at Town Hall South at 3 Main Street report the following calls for Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Co...
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.