Campus Notes
Erin Zaruba, a student at Syracuse University in Syracuse, N.Y., is spending the spring semester studying in London, England.
Kristen De...
Culpepper Development, LLC of Brookfield to Eric and Melanie Lambert of Newtown, a residential dwelling at 2 Daniels Hill Road for $703,700. Mark and Christine ...
By Kim J. Harmon
A second-place finish at the annual Jockey Hollow Tournament – now that seems like a pretty nifty way to conclude the 2003-04 seaso...
Free Crochet Lesson
BETHEL — To celebrate March as National Crochet Month, Bethel Public Library is sponsoring a crochet demonstration and free begi...
For What It’s Worth: Connecticut’s Currency At Fairfield Historical Society
FAIRFIELD — Recent changes to United States curr...
Michelangelo’s Model Of Dome Of St Peter’s Is The Centerpiece Of A New Haven Exhibit
NEW HAVEN –– Art, faith, hi...
Pinnacle Way, Danbury
Keven Carpenter of Danbury has purchased a condo at 1103 Pinnacle Way in Danbury from Peter and Monica Seidel.
John Ashkar of Coldwel...
Don’t Cut The School Budget
Before A Vote
To the Editor:
I am concerned that the Board of Finance will further reduce the proposed school budget fo...
Origins Of Local Wrestling
One of the first wrestling teams in the area was this one based at the Danbury War Memorial (1954-56) and featuring Leo McIlrath of N...
Marine Life Washes Up At Hawley School
By Larissa Lytwyn
The lobster’s tiny, crablike legs curled and extended — to the delight of Hawle...
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.