To The Editor:
Ever since I was three years old, I have believed that prejudice and discrimination are ridiculous and absurd. An example of this is that you can...
To the Editor:
Newtown is scared. Parents are scared, and so are public officials and community leaders. Change can be scary, so I empathize to a certain degree...
To the Editor:
Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it. — George Santayana
“If we are to have another [civil war], I predict that the divi...
To the Editor:
I listened to the community discussion on race presented by the library this past week. Thank you [Bee Editor John Voket] for being a part of thi...
To the Editor:
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are being discussed in our community — and in communities and organizations all over our country. It is sy...
The Choose Love Book Club, a free virtual monthly book discussion where people join together to connect, learn, and share insights after reading interesting and...
HARTFORD — An increase in the number of newly trained state and local police officers, reestablishment of a gun task force, and changes to some existing state g...
Newtown High School’s boys’ basketball team rebounded from a 63-49 loss at Notre Dame-Fairfield on February 3 with a dominating effort ending with a 63-44 trium...
NEW HAVEN — Sparked by some standout individual and relay running performances and impressive jumps and throws, Newtown High School’s girls’ indoor track team c...
Even in the winter, Newtown Hikers continues to host weekend events for those who enjoy being outdoors regardless of the weather.
In this season, hikers meet at...
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.
EDITOR'S NOTE: We do not publish everything that goes into print on our website. We never have. It's a longstanding policy that our print subscribers benefit by being able to read every feature, article, press release, etc, and see every advertisement, thanks to their paid subscriptions. Many stories are posted a few days after each print edition is published but some are never shared online.
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.