Consider Alternatives To A Local Deer Kill
To the Editor:
I was surprised and dismayed to read your front-page article on deer control giving only one viewpoin...
A Record Of Deceit And Stupidity
To the Editor:
Of the three heartfelt letters to The Bee last week against war protest, the most heartbreaking reminded us of t...
Garner Inmates Arrested
In Prison Assaults
State police report that they arrested a total of four prisoners at Garner Correctional Institution on assault charg...
Senior Breakfast Provides Guidance
For Life After Graduation
By Susan Coney
In an effort to assist seniors and their parents with the postsecondary options ava...
A New War Strategy Is Needed
To the Editor:
As a Democrat who supported the war in Afghanistan and Iraq I can’t help but answer the three letters in...
Marilyn Mulcahy
Former
Newtown Resident
Marilyn F. Mulcahy 59, of Niantic, died Wednesday at Mariner Health Care at Bridebrook, East Lyme.
She was bo...
By Kim J. Harmon
There comes a point when you can’t find any more adjectives, any more superlatives to heap upon the pile. There comes a point when ...
Liberty at Newtown of Danbury to Ingrid McCullough of Ridgefield, a residential property at 44 Jo-Al Court for $762,954. William D. Koehler of Lexington, S.C., ...
Tercentennial Edition Of The Parade Program Is A Must-Have
If you are collecting memorabilia about Newtown’s Tercentennial year to pass on to future...
Firm Picked For FFH Cleanup
By John Voket
Ability, familiarity, and economy are just three of the reasons why town officials and the Fairfield Hills Authority (...
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.