To The Editor,
Newtown has always prided itself on our open and transparent government where all people can come to raise concerns and have their perspectives h...
To the Editor:
I believe that Newtown sends its kids to school to learn their ABCs, not their “DEIs.”
I believe we want school funding and energies allocated to...
To the Editor:
Well boys and girls, little Johnnie got his oil tank filled today. When he uses half a tank, time to reorder.
So today was the big day. Driver le...
To the Editor:
As we enter Black History month, let us take time to acknowledge that Black history is American history. As community members, let us make the ef...
To the Editor:
It is hard to imagine a world without Lincoln Sander.
Lincoln was everybody’s friend. He was there to offer help for whatever the need.
My acquai...
To the Editor:
Let’s put this talk of cutting the sales tax by .36% (.0036) in perspective.
On purchases of $100,000 in taxable goods a CT resident would save $...
Newtown Public Schools are closed Friday, February 4, due to the weather. All afternoon school activities are also canceled.
The announcement was made early Fri...
At a mostly impromptu ceremony at the February 1 Police Commission meeting, 20-year Newtown Police veteran David Kullgren was sworn in as the new chief of polic...
First Selectman Dan Rosenthal and Legislative Council Chairman Jeff Capeci both offered measured reactions February 2, shortly after learning about Governor Ned...
After accepting technical adjustments made to the superintendent’s proposed school district 2022-23 budget, the Board of Education unanimously approved the budg...
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.