Distracted Driving Kills And
Causes Heartache
To the Editor:
On a sunny spring morning this past March, a 44-year-old man named Kenneth Dorsey was struck while...
Correction
Clarification on the photo that accompanied the May 25 “Tales From Fairfield Hills” story has been received from Newtown resi...
Saving For A Rainy Day
In The Middle Of A Storm
To the Editor:
Late last week, I learned that there is a surplus amount of $700,000 from the savings from refin...
State police said that motorist Szilvia Nickerson, 42, of 42 Bennetts Bridge Road, Sandy Hook, was driving a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV in the left lane of ea...
James F. McClinch
James F. McClinch, 86, died May 10, at his home in Green Valley, Ariz. He was born March 25, 1926, in Bridgeport, and lived for many years in ...
Ducks Make Their Annual
Dive For Charity
By Kendra Bobowick
Crowding the Pootatuck River’s banks Saturday, May 26, were hundreds of residents watch...
Not A Time
For Salary Hikes
To the Editor:
I have been an employee of the Newtown Board of Education for 24 years and a Newtown taxpayer for 35 years. I am kno...
Gas Station Owner Challenges Zoning Variances
By Andrew Gorosko
The owner of Newtown Mobil, a gas station/convenience store at 64 Church Hill Road, has filed a...
Head O’ Meadow Presents Annual Art Show
By Nancy K. Crevier
A colorful art gallery blossomed on the walls encircling the centrally located media cen...
SHOP Beer & Wine Tasting Will Benefit Many
Learn more about the Sandy Hook Organization for Prosperity (SHOP) during its fundraiser on Saturday, June 16, at 7 p...
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.