“We’re heading into a critical two weeks.”
That was the latest word from First Selectman Dan Rosenthal as Newtown, along with the state and nation, moved into w...
The Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street, and all other town buildings are no longer open to the public, effective Thursday, April 2, 2020.
In order to continue ...
It is a lonely drive to work. No school buses backing up traffic as they pause to pick up passengers. One or two other cars — far ahead — traverse the road. The...
Bernice Astell (Dixon) Geanuracos, age 67, a resident of Newtown, died peacefully at her home surrounded by family, on Wednesday, April 1, 2020.
Bernice was the...
St Rose of Lima School kindergarten teacher Donna Rahtelli spent a portion of the day on April 1 leaving messages for her students in chalk on their driveways.
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The Newtown Senior Center, 8 Simpson Street, is temporarily closed in order to keep staff and members safe during the COVID-19 threat. Pick up of prepackaged co...
This is the last in a series of articles highlighting 50 years of the Newtown Youth Basketball Association. The Bee previously published two features detail...
Ryan Quinn has confirmed to me what a wonderful town we live in! “[March 24] was our youngest daughter’s 11th birthday and she has been really upset that she wo...
There is much to explore in the world at this time of the year, and the Catherine Violet Hubbard Foundation (CVHF) has plans to help those reading its online ne...
With local school buildings closed and many workers now working from home, The Newtown Bee asked local residents to submit photos and descriptions of the new “a...
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.