The Spirit Of Giving
To the Editor:
In a society where public education and teachers are maligned too frequently, I would like to tell you a story of one teache...
Tree Lighting In Sandy Hook
The annual Christmas Tree lighting and visit by Santa Claus in Sandy Hook Center will be held at 6 pm on Friday, December 10, at the...
By Kim J. Harmon
With 18 goals and nine assists as a sophomore in 1998, Colleen Davis made her presence felt around the South-West Conference. With 18 more goal...
By June S. April
REDDING RIDGE — For some two decades the Spinning Wheel Inn has brought a nostalgic holiday presentation into its charming country ...
Council Puts Off Decision
On Queen Street Properties
By Steve Bigham
The Legislative Council Wednesday tabled further discussion on the sale of five houses alon...
Make Reservations Now
For Eagle Viewing Area
SOUTHBURY — Beginning Tuesday, December 7, the public may make reservations to visit the Northeast Uti...
Chanukah Concert
SOUTHBURY — A free Chanukah concert, “Picnic and Chanukah Pops,” will be held on Sunday, December 12, at 1...
Randall Tuttle Reception
WOODBURY — On Saturday, December 11, Randall Tuttle Fine Arts will host a reception for its final exhibition of the 1999 se...
Pay Raises Slated For School Administrators
By Jeff White
There is a new contract between the Newtown Board of Education and the Newtown Association of School A...
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.