Lucille Yvonne Watson Hartschuh Clay was born on June 4, 1923, and passed away peacefully on September 30, 2019, at Elizabeth House in Hendersonville, N.C., at ...
Clifford W. Smith passed from this life on September 27, 2019, after a long and valiant battle with illness.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Thea; his t...
Just a short few weeks ago, The Newtown Bee had the pleasure of sitting down with Alvah “Al” Cramer and his beloved wife, Cora “Coke” Cramer, for the article “M...
The public is invited to join Newtown Community Center staff for its Open House on Saturday, October 5, from 11 am to 4 pm. The recently opened center is within...
To the Editor:
My name is John S. Madzula II, and I am running as a candidate for the Board of Finance. I was born and raised in the Town of Newtown. My parents...
RIDGEFIELD — Annie Haslam, the ethereal lead vocalist of the progressive rock act Renaissance, was so thrilled and gleeful to bring her band and accompanying ch...
To the Editor,
I’ll begin with a thank you. Thank you for supporting me over the past four elections representing District 1 on the Legislative Council. I’m now...
To the Editor:
We need a broader range of experience on our Board of Education. After all, the most effective boards are composed of directors who collectively ...
To the Editor:
If you’re one of the few Newtowners who do not yet know longtime resident Neil Chaudhary, you ought to meet him. Neil, or Dr Chaudhary, as his pr...
To The Editor:
I’m writing to elaborate on the core beliefs motivating my run for Legislative Council (D3).
First, I believe a strong public education is a crit...
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.