To the Editor:
It is my pleasure to submit this letter in support of Todd Higgins, incumbent candidate for the Newtown Board of Education in this upcoming elect...
To the Editor
Let’s talk common sense. It doesn’t matter a whole lot whether Jeff Capeci is a Democrat, a Republican or Unaffiliated. (He’s a Republican.) The f...
To the Editor:
Newtown is blessed that Jeff Capeci has decided to run for First Selectman! There’s no one better-suited to take the helm after Dan Rosenthal. I ...
To the Editor:
Experience and Reason are key traits that transform good candidates into great ones in Newtown. Michelle Ku, a candidate with intelligence, integ...
To the Editor:
Hello, my name is Barbara Manville. I am a candidate for the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Having taken a hiatus from the Planning and Zoning C...
To the Editor:
Although now retired seven years, I have followed the work of the Newtown school community and board of education from a distance with both admir...
To the Editor:
We would like to submit to you a candidate in good standing, namely, Rob Hawley, a longtime resident of Newtown, for a position on the Board of A...
To the Editor:
Dear Citizens of Newtown — it’s not often one can sing the praises for not one but two outstanding candidates for public office in one letter, bu...
To the Editor,
I’m writing this letter to spread the word and share my experience on a fantastic new program in town. In an effort to reduce the massive amount ...
To the Editor:
We write to share our enthusiastic recommendation for Todd Higgins for the Board of Education.
We have known Todd for almost fifteen years and ca...
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.