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October in Connecticut brings out all the autumn colors. Not just the leaves, but the various colors of all the political signs scattered around ...
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Reproductive rights are on the ballot this November: after five months in the wake of the Dobbs v. Jackson decision, in which the Supreme Court o...
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Phoebe Holmes will bring intelligence, exuberance, experience and empathy to the CT State House of Representatives 107th District. A local to the...
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Tim Gavin has earned my vote.
He is a veteran. He signed that blank check and served our country — this is a big commitment.
He has a tech backgr...
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I have been a policy advocate for veterans and workers here in Connecticut for a while now, and at this point, I know real ones when I see them. ...
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A recent CBS poll showed that Democrats were concerned more about a functioning democracy (63% from Democrats vs 29% from Republicans) than the e...
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There are a lot of reasons to vote No on the proposed Charter Revision on November 8, but the biggest reason is that we (the public) don’t know w...
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Election day is next Tuesday November 8. Do you have a plan to get out and vote?
There is much at stake in this election. Many are trying to dist...
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Politicians are talking about inflation and crime to try to get your vote. But ask yourself: what is each party’s plan for addressing these probl...
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The local unit of the Salvation Army is kicking off the Red Kettle season with a breakfast reception to thank the volunteer ringers and the manag...
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.