The Birth Of Jesus, In A Christmas Concert
Newtown Bible Church will present a free Christmas Concert in its sanctuary on Friday, December 12, at 7:30 pm.
Piani...
Art Exhibit
Newtown High School Art Portfolio students will be exhibiting a collection of their work Thursday, December 11, through Saturday, December 20. This ...
There Are Better Places
For A Military Base
To the Editor:
I am deeply concerned about the current proposals for a military site in central Newtown. Neither th...
Theater Review—
‘Old Friends’ In An Antique Inn Creates New Warmth For Annual Theater Banquet
By Julie Stern
REDDING RIDGE â...
20th Anniversary ‘Nutcracker’
SOUTHBURY — Main Street Ballet’s Nutcracker, under the direction of Artistic Direc...
Apparel Missing
Police are seeking to locate a brown-and-gray Columbia-brand woman’s jacket that was reported missing from the Blue Colony Dine...
Ichiro Hibachi & Sushi Bar—
So Much To Choose
When The Choice Is Japanese
Ichiro Hibachi & Sushi Bar on Newtown Road in Danbury transports visitors...
Family, Faith
And Fun
MONROE — Beacon Hill Church, 371 Old Zoar Road, will host “A Night in Bethlehem: Family, Faith & Fun” ...
A Talk With A Hunter
By Kendra Bobowick
Joe Tucker knows that hunting upsets residents who toss out fruit and corn for the deer, then wait during the minutes pa...
Personality Disorders May Affect
20 Percent Of Young Americans
CHICAGO (AP) — Almost one in five young American adults has a personality disorder t...
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.