Hawkwatching
At Bird Club
SOUTHBURY — Raptor expert Paul Roberts will present a slide-illustrated lecture, “A Tune-up for Fall Hawkwatc...
Friday, September 8
Housatonic Valley Economic Development Partnership, noon, Old Brookfield Town Hall, Routes 25 and 133, Brookfield Center.
By The S...
Program On Children And Sports Injuries
WATERBURY — More than 30 million children participate in organized sports in the United states. However, eac...
Two Safety Issues With Children
by Jeff Cersonsky, MD, FAAP
“I’m thinking of buying a trampoline — any suggestions?â&#x...
Margaret Miller At Next
Quilt Guild Meeting
RIDGEFIELD — The Nutmeg Quilters Guild will hold its next regular meeting on Wednesday, September 20, at...
Everyone Was Properly Immunized –
Newtown Students Roll Up Their Sleeves
So The School Year Can Start Smoothly
By Tanjua Damon
There were no rejecti...
Sacred Heart University Offers
Adult College Courses In Danbury
If you are an adult who is thinking of going back to college to jumpstart your career or boost y...
Renewal Retreat In Seymour
SEYMOUR — Great Hill Methodist Church is offering a spirit-filled Renewal Retreat on Saturday, September 30, from 9 am to...
Hospital Offers Weight Training
WATERBURY — Weight-bearing exercise is an essential part of staying fit and healthy. Experts recommend two to three ...
Youth Group Back-To-School Kick-Off
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St Rose Youth Group will present a back-to-school kick-off event for all Newtown sixth through eighth grade students on F...
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.