To The Editor:
Amidst the fleeting summer, eligible voters will have the chance to nominate a probate judge for the Bethel, Newtown, Redding, and Ridgefield dis...
To The Editor:
Attention all Republicans! There is a very important districtwide primary for probate judge on August 9. Please vote for Patrick Walsh. Patrick's...
Newtown Public Schools announced on August 1 that the residents of Newtown and Sandy Hook are being offered additional dates to visit the new Sandy Hook...
During a July 20 Legislative Council presentation, Newtown Director of Planning George Benson said he recently came across a 1911 Newtown Bee article promoting ...
To The Editor:
My family and I look forward to voting for Patrick Walsh on next Tuesday, August 9. We have known Patrick and his family for many years and feel ...
To The Editor:
Dan O'Grady deserves our vote in the August 9 Regional Probate Primary. I first met Dan as he was the seller's attorney for the closing when I bo...
To The Editor:
Attorney Patrick Walsh has an impressive background in handling probate matters and representing individuals in various capacities with care and ...
To The Editor:
On Primary Day, August 9, we will be proudly voting for Daniel O'Grady for probate judge. Dan O'Grady has over 20 years of experience as a well-r...
Town Players of Newtown is seeking play submissions from individuals interested in directing at The Little Theatre during the community theater group's 2017 sea...
The Society of Creative Arts of Newtown (SCAN) will host Susan Pecora, painting in watercolor, at its next meeting, on Wednesday, July 10, at 7:30 pm. Her subje...
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.