Longtime Newtown resident Carmel “Carm” O’Neill was a lover of classic literature and had a passion for learning.
She worked professionally as the library direc...
In their role as the planning agency for the Borough of Newtown, town Planning & Zoning Commission (P&Z) members on Thursday, November 7, are slated to discuss ...
To the Editor:
Next Tuesday, November 5, Newtown residents will have an opportunity to do something that happens only twice a year, something that will have a p...
Published: Nov 01, 2019 at 09:30 AM
Due to an overnight storm that has left many roads in Newtown closed after trees and/or wires fell in high winds and rain, Newtown schools have been closed for ...
A windy rainstorm that occurred overnight from Halloween into Friday, November 1, caused tree limbs to fall onto electric lines across town, resulting in about ...
Trick-or-Treaters were granted a reprieve on Thursday evening. Those who headed out early for Halloween enjoyed a break in the rain that had been drenching the ...
Barbara L. (Grant) Millard, age 77, of Newtown, passed away at home on Monday, October 28. Barbara was born on April 11, 1942, in New York City to the late Fran...
Celebrating October 24 were FISH of Newtown Inc members, enjoying dinner and an anniversary cake at Newtown Country Club.
FISH is a service organization celebra...
Newtown High School’s girls’ soccer team scored twice in the first 11 minutes and change and held off the host Masuk Panthers for a 2-1 victory in the South-Wes...
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.