Newtown Community Center has announced plans for the return of Spooktacular Drive-Thru, an event that was very popular during its inaugural offering in 2020.
Th...
The Flagpole Photographers Camera Club invite the public to its October events, which open with a presentation on nighttime photography. The club continues to c...
To the Editor:
I am writing in support of Ed Schierloh for selectman. Ed has the ability to examine and rapidly learn almost any subject. He dedicates 100% of h...
NEW MILFORD — TheatreWorks New Milford has reopened! And a lovely opening weekend it was.
The theater has been polished and COVID precautions put in place for t...
To the Editor:
I can’t wait to go to the polls this November 2. I can’t wait to cast my vote for Jordana Bloom. Jordana is running for Newtown’s town clerk, whi...
To the Editor:
This letter is on behalf of Ed Randall, who is running for the Board of Assessment Appeals.
I have known Ed for the past four years and in that t...
To the Editor:
What a crazy year-and-a-half we’ve had! Thankfully, Newtown has had the right leadership to guide us. Under the current Democratic administration...
To the Editor:
I am writing to endorse Janet Kuzma as a candidate for the Newtown Board of Education.
When I met Janet , I had no idea what a force she would b...
To the Editor:
My name is William DeRosa. I am running for Legislative Council District 1 along with Angela Curri and Lisa Kessler on the Republican ticket. To...
To the Editor:
I have known Don Ramsey since 2010 when my twins began at Newtown Middle School. Mr Ramsey was the teacher who every student wanted to have. He w...
Barbara was a mentor to me in my youth. I learned many things from this loving , sweet lady. May God bless Rudy and the kids.
Rest in peace Barbara.
Cheryl Booth Hornal
WA. State
We are not investigative reporters. We've never claimed to be. We cover meetings, write features, and do other very good work for this town.
We're not doing any less than when John Voket was Editor (nor any of his predecessors). Sorry we're not doing enough for you.
-SH
Well, Shannon, its a good thing that my post didn't mention "everything" from print being published online. I do note, however, that you didn't address the main point of my initial comment, that as of the paper of record for the town you might actually publish information from the majority of the Town's Commissions and Boards online. Its not like there is hard hitting investigative journalism in these stories; they're really just a regurgitation of the meetings minutes. John Voket used to post these types of stories on the Bee's website, even if the updates were several weeks in arrears.
For what its worth, I didn't miss any of those stories as I am a subscriber (that's how I knew about it in the first place). However, many people in town who aren't subscribers did miss those stores and otherwise have no idea because its clearly not a priority for the Bee to post them online anymore. Fortunately, however, your online readers are fully informed of the First Selectman's ability to bake sour dough bread.
I for one was glad to her that the entrance would be off Johnnie Cake Lane, having more traffic at the flag pole would be painful (plus it's further from my house).
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.