Newtown Congregational Church (NCC) will host a very special movie screening this weekend.
The community is invited to join NCC members in The Great Room of the...
NEW MILFORD — Theatreworks New Milford’s production of the rich and resonant Man of La Mancha is on display for their December offering. The long road taken by ...
HARTFORD— Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced December 13 that he is directing U.S. and State of Connecticut flags to remain flying at half-staff on Friday, Dec...
It is a terrible tally that we keep, that of counting those killed and maimed by gun violence each year.
In recent weeks, we have mourned with Tree of Life Syna...
The dispatchers at the Newtown Emergency Communications Center at Town Hall South at 3 Main Street report the following fire calls and the responders:
Thurs...
Interstate Collision
State police report that about 3:04 am on December 9, a tractor-trailer truck traveling eastward on Interstate 84, about 500 feet west...
A proposal to convert a dairy barn at a Mount Nebo Road property for use as a fiber mill drew questions, support, and some opposition at a December 6 Planning &...
Planning & Zoning Commission (P&Z) members at a December 6 public hearing posed a range of questions on a development firm’s proposal to intensify the developme...
Newtown High School’s boys’ indoor track and field team, not unlike any other, will need points to come from a wide variety of sources in order to be competitiv...
Perfect for this week, or any week, is a bulletin board at NMS — Kindness Starts With You. Pay It Forward. Please keep kindness in your hearts as we honor 12/14...
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.