Michael Francis Callanan, who was a longtime resident of Newtown, died unexpectedly at his home in Wytheville, Va., on August 8. Born on February 14, 19...
To the Editor:
Just a reminder that the Registrar of Voters Office will be holding an information and screening session on Tuesday, September 13, at 9 am, in th...
To The Editor:The Bee, introducing me as the parade marshal.
I would like to thank Beth Caldwell for my selection as Grand Marshal of the Labor Day Parade, and ...
The graduation of a dozen players and most of the previous year's starting lineup means, for many teams, a rebuilding process with some growing pains. Brian Neu...
Police arrested two Danbury women on robbery charges, among other offenses, following a violent incident in the parking lot of a local factory on the afternoon ...
Events corresponding with the two-day 2016 Newtown Arts Festival, September 17-18 at Fairfield Hills, have begun. Screenings of The African Queen kicked off thi...
The CT United Ride, the largest motorcycle ride in Connecticut, will roll through Newtown Sunday, September 11. Thousands of motorcyclists paying tribute to the...
High School team member faces change annually, but for the first time in six years Newtown High School's girls' swimming and diving lineup has a new one - actua...
The Society of Creative Arts of Newtown (SCAN) will have Shauna Shane painting a still life in watercolor on Wednesday, September 14, at 7:30 pm.
The program is...
If things play out as they did last fall, this year's season-opening game could ultimately prove to be the Newtown High School football team's most challenging ...
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.