To the Editor,
I was dismayed by DTC Chair Mr Paradis’ letter of August 19, 2021, in which he uses and manipulates another letter written in support of Mr Dan R...
To the Editor,
It’s officially campaign season in Newtown!
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To the Editor,
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. This is a time for each of us to reach out to those around us and take steps to prevent...
To the Editor,
My name is Charlie Gardner, and I’m pleased to announce that I am running for Legislative Council in Newtown’s District 2.
My wife Kathy and I ha...
To the Editor:
I’m writing in response to a recent article about what have been described as clarifications of the conditions the Newtown Zoning Commission prev...
A t its Thursday, August 26, meeting, the Board of Finance unanimously appointed Chandravir Ahuja to the open Republican seat vacated by Matthew Mihalcik .
The ...
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The Board of Finance (BOF) approved appropriations of $90,000 for adaptive playground equipment at Dickinson Park, $8 million for the planning, design, engineer...
The Newtown Health District was notified by the state Department of Public Health on Tuesday, August 31, of a positive test result for West Nile virus from the ...
Coming off an unbeaten campaign that culminated with a South-West Conference North Division championship, Newtown High School’s girls’ volleyball team will try ...
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.