To the Editor:
Newtown Parents: Brennan Coakley is your guy — Brennan is a fellow parent and needs our vote this November 7th for the Board of Education. Brenna...
To the Editor:
Tuesday November 7th is your chance to have our voices heard. I’m sure you have all heard the phrase “voting has consequences.” That’s why I am r...
To the Editor:
I am writing to endorse Brennan Coakley for Newtown’s Board of Education.
I have known the Coakley family for over 25 years, and have been impres...
To the Editor,
I am writing to express my support for two candidates in the upcoming election: Alison Plante for Board of Education and Michelle Ku for Board of...
To the Editor:
I am proud to be appearing on Row A along with a group of dedicated, thoughtful candidates on the November 7 ballot.
Dan Cruson, who is running f...
To the Editor:
You will soon make an important decision about the future of Newtown and who will lead our Community. One of your choices has served as Chair of ...
To the Editor:
I am writing to endorse Jim Landy for Legislative Council in District 1 of Newtown.
I have known Jim for several years and he is not only a devot...
To the Editor:
We are proud to say that we have been friends with Alison Plante for more than seven years. Through those years, she and her husband have grown t...
To the Editor:
You’d never know it, but it really does take a village to keep our town’s flagpole looking as good as it does.
Two Saturdays ago, firefighters wi...
To the Editor:
I’d like to endorse my neighbor, Bryce Chinault, to be a member of our town’s Board of Finance. Bryce has the talent and experience to take on th...
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.