Anthony Persico, 90, a resident of Newtown/Sandy Hook, previously of Darien, died peacefully November 9, with family by his side. He was born April 25, 1924, to...
The ever-popular Newtown Bee calendar for 2015 is now available at The Bee’s offices at 5 Church Hill Road. Many people like The Bee calendars for their large p...
Early Tuesday afternoon, Newtown High School was placed on “lock-in” status due to an unspecified threat which was made on Internet-based social media directly ...
Lola (Asen) Eigen, 96, a longtime resident of Newtown, died November 8 at Masonicare at Newtown. She had been the loving wife of the late Herbert Eigen for 62 y...
To the Editor:
This week the book fair has returned to school. I love the annual book sale in summer at Reed. These are wonderful opportunities to promote readi...
To the Editor:
Today I completed a survey about a permanent memorial for the victims of Sandy Hook School. As a landscape designer, I want to share my thoughts...
DANBURY — With shy smiles and a twinkle of excitement in their eyes, seven members of Kids In Deed Organization (KIDO) posed for pictures in front of the hearts...
Members of the Newtown Middle School Student Council are collecting donations for the council’s yearly food drive to support Women Involved in Newtown’s (WIN) T...
RIDGEFIELD — Quarry Ridge Animal Hospital, 30 Old Quarry Road in Ridgefield, is inviting pets and families to start their holiday season with a smile and a pict...
The annual Thanksgiving morning Turkey Trot will take place at 7:45 am on Thursday, November 27. The 5K race and fun walk, benefiting the Cyrenius H Booth Libra...
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.