Never Vote For Higher Taxes
To the Editor:
Government spending is out of control. The federal budget is a mess, with state and local budgets in bad shape. I urg...
To swear off making mistakes is very easy. All you have to do is swear off having ideas.
—Leo Burnett
There are no mistakes, save one: the failure t...
Understanding College Funding
On Tuesday, October 9, at 7 pm, in the main auditorium at Newtown High School, the Guidance Department at NHS will be hosting a pr...
Bee Debate Will Include 106, 112 District Contenders
By John Voket
The Newtown Bee has scheduled an October 20 debate, and received confirmation that conten...
What Are You Willing To Sacrifice?
To the Editor:
When we moved into town in August 2005, our realtor assured us that an expansion on the high school was in the...
Holland Bulbs For All Seasons
The Town and Country Garden Club of Newtown will host a program called “Holland Bulbs For All Seasons” dur...
Lion Hill Farm Schooling Shows
EASTON — Lion Hill Farm Schooling Shows will be held this Sunday and November 9. Entry fee is $18.
Trophies and ribb...
Doggone Etiquette —
Let’s Go!
By Bardi McLennan
A Word to the Dog:
For some unknown, very strange reason, people refer to â€&#...
Blessing Of Animals This Weekend
There are three animal blessings scheduled for this weekend as follows:
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St. Rose Saturday at 9
The annual Blessin...
Theater Review—
TheatreWorks New Milford’s
‘Night Music’ Offers A Lot To Enjoy
By Julie Stern
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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.
EDITOR'S NOTE: We do not publish everything that goes into print on our website.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.
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.