Ogden House To Open For Season
FAIRFIELD — Ogden House & Gardens, an 18th Century saltbox farmhouse at 1520 Bronson Road, will open for the season o...
Occupation: I have been head custodian at Newtown Middle School for the past two years.
Family: My wife is Barbara. I have a daughter, Jessica, who is 2...
Police Officers Receive Awards Of Merit
Two town police officers have received Awards for Merit from the police department for the actions they took during a v...
The Spinning Wheel Moves In A New Direction
The Spinning Wheel Inn on Route 58 in Redding began as an inn and tavern in 1742, and the original beams, flooring a...
Richard Recht
Former Member Of Newtown Legislative Council
Richard Recht, 71, died May 28 surrounded by his wife and children. The husband of Carol Diem Re...
A Record Weekend For
Coffee And…
To the Editor,
Boy Scout Troop 370 enjoyed beautiful weather over this Memorial Day weekend while hosting their annual ...
Hospital Dedicates Praxair Regional
Heart And Vascular Center
DANBURY — Danbury Hospital formally dedicated its Praxair Regional Heart and Vascula...
DUI Case
Newtown police report they stopped motorist Jean Messemer, 54, of 8 Bayberry Drive while she was traveling on Route 302 about 10 pm May 26, after ...
CL&P Investing $23 Million In Summer Preparations
BERLIN — The Connecticut Light and Power Company (CL&P) is in the final stages of a $23 million pr...
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.