AAUW President’s Reception
TRUMBULL — The Bridgeport Area Branch of the American Association of University Women will have its annual Pr...
By Kaaren Valenta
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A canon boomed, a B-17 flew overhead, and the strains of “My Country Tis of Thee” filled the air as a crane lifted o...
Ditto For Obtuse Road
To the Editor:
I would like to thank Carolyn Bergen for her letter of August 27 entitled “New Lebbon Rd Is Neither A Dump Nor ...
Marks Joins Leverage MarCom
The Goodwick/Liazon Leverage MarCom Group, a Newtown-based marketing communications firm integrating business-to-business and consum...
Giant Flags Add Reverence & Pride To Newtown’s Parade
By Kaaren Valenta
Several thousand parade goers fell into a reverential hush as a giant c...
Newtown Support Groups
Friday, September 14
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AA, Newtown Congregational Church House, 41-A Main Street (behind Newtown General Store), 8 pm, beginn...
Thanks For Celebrating Newtown
To the Editor:
Thank you to all who came to “Celebrate Newtown’s Natural Beauty” at this yea...
The beautiful holiday weekend weather was a reward for having to struggle through August. It is amazing how a few bright, brisk days can get a person started on...
Historical Society Travels The Pequonnock River Valley
On Monday, September 10, the Newtown Historical Society will open its fall programming with a trip down t...
Cruella De Ville Or Coyotes?
To the Editor:
After three cats on our block disappeared this summer, I contacted the police and was directed to the Dog Warden. H...
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.