To the Editor:
On September 10, 2001, my friend Michael Pascuma, Jr, told me to pull out the black date book that I carried to note of all my commitments. He to...
Stephanie Helen (Komornik) Tomasko, 100, of Trumbull, died September 1, at Connecticut Hospice in Branford. She was born in Bridgeport and was the daughter of t...
The Newtown Public Schools were back in session as of Monday, August 29, and the day was filled with smiles and cheer.The Newtown Bee, available in local stores...
This is the final segment of a three-part series covering the history and impending closure of St John's Episcopal Church.
Parishioners of St John'...
In "a week and only half a day," as Acting Up Theater Company Owner Barbara Distinti said, young actresses and actors prepared for the recent showing of The Mos...
This is the second article in a series looking at historic artifacts that are in the care of the town historian.
Residents may be unaware, but in the 1700s...
Where can you find athletes with eight decades of age separation competing in the same event? The 11th Annual Newtown Road Race & Newtown Prevention Council Kid...
The Society of Creative Arts of Newtown (SCAN) has announced its fall schedule of classes. All classes will meet at Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street (at th...
This report was updated September 3 at 2:30 pm with input from the First Selectman.
Newtown Police Captain Joe Rios is poised to retire to take a position ...
DANBURY - As long-time buddies, premier banjo player Béla Fleck and mandolin virtuoso, composer and vocalist Chris Thile...
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.