EverWonder Children’s Museum has been busy planning its annual fundraiser.
The returning event this year will be held on Saturday, October 22, at Marygold’s on ...
The Newtown Farmers Market is open until October 25, and there are still many options available for purchase from its vendors.
In the afternoon of September 27,...
Calling all area horse riding enthusiasts. The Friends of the Second Company Governor’s Horse Guard (2GHG) is seeking riders to participate in the Your Horse — ...
The dispatchers at the Newtown Emergency Communications Center, at 191 South Main Street, report the following fire calls and the responders:
Wednesday, Sep...
Cherokee Hits Ram
Newtown Police report Jim Podrazky, 34, of Newtown, operating a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee, was traveling northbound on Elm Drive at 5:50 p...
With tents set up to protect against predicted rain that never came, last weekend’s Rocking the Hook in Sandy Hook drew a constant stream of spectators to its l...
The Race For Catherine will take place in mid-October and the Turkey Trot is set for Thanksgiving morning.
Race For Catherine: The Race For Catherine, the C...
Newtown Inland Wetlands Commission (IWC) reviewed and approved an application proposing a 6,000 square foot commercial building on Pecks Lane during its meeting...
Botsford Fire Rescue Company welcomed its three newest members to its ranks last week.
Bob Bonvini, Joe Doherty, and Patrick Doherty were sworn in to the compan...
A number of stories were posted to newtownbee.com this past weekend. In case you missed them, here is a list of some of those stories.
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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.