To the Editor:
Bruce Walczak for the Board of Education is an easy choice.
Throughout his countless community activities Bruce has clearly established his commi...
To the Editor:
I just read the letter “Robocall Abuse Has To Stop!,” and I’d like to make some comments.
1. The Do Not Call Registry does exist. Phone numbers c...
To the Editor:
When Licensed Professional Counselor Bob Schmidt and I wrote our book on disaster mental health, we warned that those involved in a major catastr...
The following letter has been received for publication in The Newtown Bee:
To Bob Eckenrode, president Newtown Forest Association,
Although I’ve been a lo...
To the Editor:
To my neighbors in Newtown — I am excited to be running for Commissioner on Newtown’s Planning & Zoning Commission in the upcoming November elect...
To the Editor:
Labor Day parades where neighbors reserve seats with strategically placed lawn chairs, waiting in line for the last scoop of ice cream for the se...
To the Editor,
My name is John Fletcher, and I am honored to be a candidate for Newtown’s Board of Finance in the town elections this November.
The BOF has goa...
To the Editor:
In 2005 my wife Tina and I moved to Newtown seeking a hometown where we would set down roots, enjoy the company of wonderful neighbors and find a...
To the Editor:
The most significant accomplishments of our community and country have occurred when we have come together to find a middle ground to solve the c...
To the Editor:
My name is Peter Schwarz, and I am running to become an Alternate on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Alternates attend Commission meetings an...
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.