Friday, June 15

By ANDY GOROSKO

Published: Jun 11, 2001 12:00 AM

Friday, June 15

Housatonic Valley Council of Elected Officials, 12:30 pm, Brookfield Town Hall, Pocono Road, Brookfield.

Kevin Briody concert, 6 pm, C.H. Booth Library back lawn, 25 Main Street, free performance by CT State Troubadour will launch libraryâs annual summer concert series, opening set by guitarist Erik Bagger (NMS student), bring seating, in libraryâs meeting/community room if rain; 426-4533.

Saturday, June 16

Blessing of the Bikes, 8:30-11 am, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Road, breakfast by freewill donation, breakfast served until 11, blessings will continue to 11:30, all welcome; 426-7728, 426-4817.

Child Safety Seat Check and Infant/Toddler Tag Sale, 9 am-2 pm, rear parking lot of Edmond Town Hall, tag sale will run 9-1, car safety seat checks by Newtown Police Department 10-2, organized by Newtown Youth Services, 270-4335.

Ballet in the Meadow, 5:30 pm, Marsha Mark School of Ballet, 57 Mt Pleasant Road, free outdoor ballet performance by ballet school students of all ages and levels, bring low lawn chairs or blankets for seating; 426-0698.

Sunday, June 17

FATHERâS DAY

Monday, June 18

Commission on Aging, 5:30 pm, multipurpose center, Riverside Road, Sandy Hook.

Board of Selectmen, 7 pm, public hearing a grant application for the extension of a sewer line to Meadowbrook Terrace Mobile Home Park on Sugar Street; 7:30 pm regular meeting, Booth Library, 25 Main Street.

Tuesday, June 19

Newtown High School graduation, 5 pm, outside in stadium, weather permitting, otherwise inside.

La Leche League of Newtown meeting, 10 am, Newtown Congregational Church House parlor room, 41-A Main Street (park behind church house or in town hall lot), free and open to all women interested in breastfeeding and related topics, 364-1617, 426-6242.

Economic Development Commission, 7:30 pm, multipurpose center, Riverside Road, Sandy Hook.

Wednesday, June 20

Health District Board, 8:30 am, Canaan House, Fairfield Hills.

Legislative Council, 8 pm, Booth Library, 25 Main Street.

Thursday, June 21

Summer Solstice, 9:24 am, summer begins.Â

Planning and Zoning Commission, 7:30 pm, Canaan House, Fairfield Hills.

Flagpole Photographers Club meeting, 7:30 pm, C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, free and open to non-members, slide competition by members with âNautical/Waterâ theme; 270-1943, 426-0558.

Sunday, June 24

Second Company Governorâs Horse Guard Open House, 10 am-2 pm, Fairfield Hills facility, free public event will highlight recently renovated facilities, also equestrian events, tours, pony rides, historical exhibits, members of unit will answer visitorsâ questions, etc; 426-9046.

Small Project Completed For Newtown-Monroe Housatonic Multi-Use Trailhead

Softball Team Advances To Semis in Convincing Fashion

Baseball Team Upsets New Fairfield In SWC Quarterfinals

Newtown Savings Bank Amplifies Support For Community Well-Being And Financial Literacy Initiative

‘Movies And Mothers’ With FUN

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.

Proposed Castle Hill Development Is Wrong For Newtown

EDITOR'S NOTE: We do not publish everything that goes into print on our website. We never have. It's a longstanding policy that our print subscribers benefit by being able to read every feature, article, press release, etc, and see every advertisement, thanks to their paid subscriptions. Many stories are posted a few days after each print edition is published but some are never shared online. 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.

Unhappy With Meeting Coverage

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.

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