To the Editor:
As noted in the article on “RapidSOS” in The Newtown Bee [April 22, 2022 edition: “RapidSOS And What3Words Offer New Options In Emergencies”] — i...
To the Editor:
As I read about the proposed warehouse, it is understandable that we, the Newtown residents, have concerns about how it might affect our daily li...
To the Editor:
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. As a volunteer and advocate with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, this month I am asking eve...
To the Editor:
Families United in Newtown (FUN), recreational program for families with special needs children, teens and adults, sponsored their 9th Annual Ben...
To the Editor:
I was one of the fortunate Newtown residents who attended the “Community Conversation: Race and Faith” on Monday, April 25.
I would like to publi...
To the Editor:
Math has never been my strong suit, but these numbers are so easy to understand and they tell a mega horror story...
The subject: At the Exit 9 H...
To the Editor,
For those of you who have noticed an immense transformation in the understory of our wild places and along the edges of our roads and properties,...
To the Editor:
I was interested to find out just how much the Town’s tax revenues would increase if the proposed distribution center/freight terminal was permit...
Parents of Newtown High School students attending this year’s senior prom can submit photos of their children attending the event for possible publication by e-...
Newtown High School’s boys’ volleyball team extended its streak of three-set victories to five by defeating Oxford on April 28 and Pomperaug of Southbury the ne...
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.