To the Editor:
On behalf of SHOP ( Sandy Hook Organization for Prosperity), I would like to thank Chief Anthony Capozziello and everyone at Sandy Hook Vol Fire ...
Edmond Town Hall, the historic theater and movie house located at 45 Main Street, is sharing the finalized schedule for the 2023 summer drive-in.
The Edmond tea...
Newtown Lions Club’s 2023 Great Pootatuck Duck Race will return to Sandy Hook Center on Saturday, June 3.
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A statement from Newtown Democratic Town Committee (DTC) leaders released to The Newtown Bee May 31 notes that they do not “condone the disruptions or insults” ...
Newtown High School’s boys’ volleyball team concluded the season with a trio of setbacks in mid May — 3-1 (25-17, 26-24, 19-25, 27-25) to Daniel Hand of Madison...
Flagpole Photographers Camera Club invites the public to join them at their June competition meeting. The competition theme for this month is “Long Exposure” an...
Managing Editor Shannon Hicks received quite the email on Monday. “I was just home, having been away for the weekend, doing those post-travel chores — laundry, ...
The 37th Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Connecticut (SOCT) is underway, and Newtown is just a few hours out from receiving and carrying t...
The Board of Education voted unanimously during a June 1 special meeting to keep the graphic novels Flamer and Blankets in circulation in the Newtown High Schoo...
Book banning has slowly crept its way into school systems all across the country with Florida and Texas having raised national headlines over the past few years...
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.