Superintendent of Schools Dr Lorrie Rodrigue announced on November 2, in a letter to parents and staff, that individuals have tested positive for COVID-19 at th...
Richard J. Lambert, of Newtown, died October 28, thirteen days shy of his birthday. He was 94 years old.
Dr Lambert enjoyed an early career in management consul...
Gloria M. Snyder, 90, a resident of Walnut Tree Community, Sandy Hook, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 5...
UPDATE: This report was updated with new information at 8:40 am, November 3 and has corrected the day and time modified restrictions go into effect.
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The Newtown Farmers Market closed for its 2020 season as of October 27, but residents can still support the local vendors and businesses involved.
Since the mar...
A Ben’s Bells mural was recently installed near the entrance of Newtown Middle School.
As grouting work was underway on October 21, NMS PTA President Melissa Be...
The Newtown Bee’s “Get To Know” series typically features a look at local buildings. This week we focus on Huntingtown Cemetery, Brushy Hill Road.
Huntingto...
Lee W Glover, Sr, of Woodbury, passed away peacefully at The Lutheran Home of Southbury on November 1. Lee was born in Danbury on February 1, 1929, to the late ...
It appears registered Newtown voters are turning out in record numbers this Election Day.
As of 2:30 pm, Tuesday, November 3, more than three out of every four ...
As of 8:25 am Wednesday, official results for yesterday’s elections have not been released by the Office of the Registrar of Voters, but are expected by noon.
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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.