Boy Scouts Planning Open House
Boy Scout Troop 70 will host an open house at Cullens Memorial on Saturday, March 21, from noon to 4 pm.
The event is open for Ne...
St Valentine’s Day Project Recognized
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Concert Review: The Hugo Wolf Quartett—
An Afternoon In Old — And New — Vienna
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NHS Prepares For Upcoming Play ‘110 In The Shade’
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Students involved with the upcoming Main Stage Musical, 110 In The ...
Teachers Never Voted On Union Contract Concession Issue
By John Voket
Finance officials learned this week that it is unknown whether the rank and file teachers ...
‘Unity & Diversity’ Programs Preview
Unity and Diversity, a cable television program that provides an education in learning about on...
Middle School Basketball Team Falls In Tourney Title Game
Newtown Middle School’s eight grade boys’ basketball team reached the champi...
Preliminary Girl Scout Cookie Sales Drop Nationally And Locally
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As one of two Newtown Service Unit Managers for the Newtown branch of Girl Sc...
Upcoming Discovery
Science Workshop
Connecticut State Trooper Michael Downs and his faithful K-9 partner Ozzy will be demonstrating Ozzy’s talents...
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.