Libby, a Golden Retriever who died in June, was memorialized last month on what would have been her 13th birthday.
Her human, Ann Marie Cioffi of Sandy Hook, wa...
UPDATE: This report was updated at 3:20 pm August 3 with response information from Eversource.
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Newtown's Emergency Management team is planning t...
DANBURY — The Community Action Agency of Western Connecticut (CAAWC) is now accepting energy assistance applications for the 2020-21 heating season. Newtown’s H...
Work done on the Dickinson Park tennis courts last week had a ripple effect on the courts at Treadwell Park.
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Published: Aug 04, 2020 at 08:59 AM
UPDATE: This report was updated at 9:45 am on August 4 with advisories from the Governor.
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Ahead of Tropical Storm Isaias, a new tornado watch ...
Michael Lestik III passed away on July 29, after a brave battle with cancer.
Michael was a beloved husband to his wife of 28 years, Therese, and a dedicated and...
UPDATE (12:58 pm): This story has been updated to include information issued by the Newtown Emergency Management Team.
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Newtown residents woke up...
Published: Aug 05, 2020 at 03:49 PM
Hurricane Isaias blew through Connecticut on August 4, uprooting trees and causing destruction across the state. In the wake of the storm, Better Business Bure...
Published: Aug 05, 2020 at 04:55 PM
Newtown Parks & Recreation on Wednesday afternoon announced several program updates, including cancellations, for Thursday, August 6. The announcements come as ...
Published: Aug 05, 2020 at 05:58 PM
Following its latest meeting in the wake of Tropical Storm Isaias, Newtown Emergency Management Team (EMT) announced new information Wednesday afternoon to help...
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.