Thomas Lawrence Capozziello passed away unexpectedly January 5.
Born January 2, 1993 in Norwalk, Conn., Thomas spent the majority of his life in Newtown, gradua...
American Legion Post 202 is hosting a clothing fundraiser drive through January 18. Due to COVID-19, Post 202 has not been able to do other fundraising in the p...
The Connecticut delegation of federal lawmakers representing Newtown along with a number of other federal and state officials lined up following the January 6 s...
To the Editor:
In response to Veronica Hempstead’s letter of 1/1/2021 (The Newtown Bee, “The ‘Why’ Of The Vote”): I am a senior citizen, but believe age is irre...
To the Editor:
Over the past year every facet of our lives was impacted by the global pandemic. Keeping distance from loved ones, cancelling major life celebrat...
To the Editor:
Since my neighbor killed 26 children and six educators at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012, the volunteer members of the Newtown...
To the Editor:
In regard to the Capitol invasion that took place [January 6]: Please include me in this public rebuke of anyone who has (in spirit or deed) torn...
To the Editor:
[On January 6] C-SPAN [was to] televise the Congressional ratification of the Electoral College votes. It promises to be a deliberately created c...
There is plenty to read at newtownbee.com, but so much more information to be found in print. If you read the print edition of The Newtown Bee, or subscribe, yo...
Connecticut’s Jahana Hayes, whose 5th US Congressional District encompasses Newtown, is among the latest in a growing chorus of legislative voices calling for 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.