Halloween In Simpler Times
To the Editor:
Enjoyed the letter written by Dennis Laczkoskie [Letter Hive, “Halloween Long Ago,” 10/30/09] ...
Thanks And Congratulations
To the Editor:
Thanks to everyone who supported my bid for reelection to the Legislative Council. I appreciate the trust you have sho...
Many Thanks
To the Editor:
Many thanks to all of you who supported my campaign and voted for me to represent you on the Legislative Council for District Two. I ...
Llodra Promises To Facilitate ‘Patience, Diligence, Focus’ As First Selectman
By John Voket
Twenty-four hours before Pat Llodra sat down...
An Exhilarating Campaign
To the Editor:
I want to express my appreciation to everyone who voted for me and supported me on my campaign for Board of Education. T...
Congratulations, Consolations,
And Commendations
Congratulations to the winners. Consolations to the losers. And commendations to the citizens who stuck with t...
Hawley One School One Read Finale
“We have a wonderful assembly planned for you today,” said Hawley Elementary School Principal Joanne ...
Time To Get To Work
To the Editor:
As one of your newly elected Legislative Councilmen, I would like to thank you for all of your support in the past few months...
Commentary—
Clean Energy Jobs Bill Will Benefit All Americans
by Carl Pope
As the Senate debates the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act, itâ&#...
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.