Checkpoint Steps On Motorists’ Rights
To the Editor,
On June 9, 700 motorists were stopped at a sobriety checkpoint in Newtown. Only one of those m...
Sam Vernuccio
Sam Vernuccio, 78, of Bridgeport, died on July 2 in Lord Chamberlain Health Care, Stratford.
 Born in Bridgeport on June 28, 1922, he was the son...
Peter J. Darbisi, Sr
Peter “Gabby,” “Curly” J. Darbisi, Sr, 81, of Bridgeport died suddenly on July 2 at Bridgep...
The Babe Ruth 15-Year-Old All Stars will be hosting the District 4 Tournament starting Saturday with three games at Walnut Tree Field and one game at Newtown Hi...
Family Counseling Center Holds Annual Meeting
The Family Counseling Center held its annual meeting on June 26 and elected officers and directors for 2000-2001. ...
Dressing Up The Summer White Wines List
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Clara M. Rippstein
Clara M. Rippstein, 85, of Whiting, N.J., died July 1 at Logan Manor in Whiting, N.J.
She was the mother of Paulette Jurewicz of Newtown.
Bor...
By Darlene Jackson
The 2000 Bertram Stroock Memorial Tennis Tournament, sponsored by the Newtown Tennis Association, is up and running for the 26th year accordi...
Suburban Gardener—
Basil & The Backyard Herbalist
By Gerry McCabe
Ahhh, the scent of summer! Sweet basil leaves crumpled over freshly cut, juicy gar...
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.