Newtown’s 2022 Teacher of the Year Amy Deeb and 2022 Paraeducator of the Year Judy Watts were celebrated at the Board of Education’s September 20 meeting.
Durin...
Newtown High School's girls' swimming and diving team hosted the New Milford Green Wave and earned a 97-84 win on September 27. The Nighthawks sealed the team w...
While some states have done away with Columbus Day, or changed the observation to honor Indigenous Peoples Day, the State of Connecticut continues to follow the...
With the change of seasons, billions of birds are traveling right now for a better chance of survival. The fall migration period began September 1 and will cont...
A number of stories were posted to newtownbee.com this past weekend. In case you missed them, here is a list of some of those stories.
"Another First For NHS Ma...
July 10, 1939 to October 7, 2017
The Moment That You Left Me
my heart was split in two;
one side was filled with memories,
the other side died with you.
I ...
On September 21, Senator Tony Hwang hosted a Connecticut Wartime Service Medal Ceremony at Newtown High School as a way to recognize the service of our state’s ...
The Blair Atholl Patrol Jamborette in Scotland took place July 19 to 29 to the delight of Scouts BSA members in Newtown and worldwide. The last time it took pla...
Fourteen members of Newtown Senior Center competed in the seventh offering of Trivia with Larry & Zach on September 23.
Those attending were divided into three...
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.