To the Editor:
We, as a group from the Newtown Senior Center, had the privilege to be interviewed by the second and fourth graders at Head O' Meadow School.
Par...
To the Editor
On April 25 I hope that Newtown voters will give their approval for a new senior center.
Senior citizens are the fastest growing segment of Newtow...
The Genealogy Club of Newtown will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, April 12, at 7 pm, at C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street.
This month's guest speakers wil...
In response to a state Freedom of Information (FOI) complaint filed by a local man against the Board of Fire Commissioners (BFC), the board has agreed to a medi...
Marion Anabeth (King) Ferguson, 99, formerly of Newtown, died peacefully March 30 at Glen Hill Nursing home in Danbury, where she had resided for the past three...
A key to success for the two-time South-West Conference champion Newtown High School softball team, in addition to the on-field skill among players, has been an...
Only two years removed from her successful run as head coach of Newtown High School's girls' lacrosse team, Maura Fletcher is back the helm, and the Nighthawks ...
Are you living in a Newtown ALICE household?
If so, Newtown Social Services may have some free money for you.
ALICE, as identified by United Way agencies, is As...
The Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) is warning consumers about a scam targeting businesses and professionals. The e-mail says that you must respond to a...
To the Editor:
Newtown is facing a Malloy train wreck of $8.9 million for the 2017-2018 budget. A $5.0 million reduction in state aid and a $3.9 million increas...
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.