Compassionate Professionalism
To the Editor:
We would both like to thank all of Newtown’s finest — the firemen, the policemen, and the N...
Boulder Creek
Timothy and Jaqueline Morgan purchased property at 9 Boulder Creek in Newtown from Boulder Creek LLC.
Clare Miller of Advance Real Estate lis...
Grant To Fund Clean Up
HARTFORD — A project to help control polluted runoff in Fairfield County will be supported by a discretionary grant of $25,00...
Newtown Crowns Dog Royalty: King Ellis And Queen Misty
By Shannon Hicks
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Works Of Barnes & Chelminski At West Wind Studio
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State SAT Scores
Highest In 30 Years
By Laura Walsh
Associated Press
HARTFORD –Connecticut’s high school seniors scored above the nati...
Protect The Right
Of Neighbors
To the Editor:
There are many reasons why the citizens of Newtown chose this community as the place they wanted to live. But sure...
A Gold Mine At Fairfield Hills
To the Editor,
Within Newtown there is a gold mine waiting to be discovered and its treasures harvested. This mine that I speak o...
Fairfield University Offers New York City Walking Tours
FAIRFIELD — History buffs and New York-lovers interested in learning more about some of the...
The Parade Marches On
After 42 years of marching from the head of Main Street to the heart of Queen Street, one would think Newtown’s famous Labor D...
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.