DANBURY — The estates of two of the first-graders who were killed in the December 14, 2012, shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School are the plaintiffs in that...
While “big box” computer stores and their behind-the-scenes repair facilities may be convenient, most of the clients of Joseph Masso’s Liberty Computing Service...
Patrice (Mullins) Mulrain, 80, of Waterbury died January 10 at her home. She was born in Bridgeport, and was the daughter of the late Pauline and Cyril F. Mulli...
Joan Theresa Kliczewski, 89, of Trumbull died January 7 in her home. She was born in Bridgeport, and was the daughter of the late Theresa and William Kelley.
He...
Anne (O’Rourke) Callery, 79, of Danbury and Jupiter, Fla., died at home January 9, after a ten-year courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was a loving...
On Sunday, January 18, Seth Barrett, a local Boy Scout from Troop 370, will be hosting an item drive for his Eagle Scout project.
The event will be held in the ...
Penelope R. Meek, 77, of Woodbury died peacefully January 10 in her home, surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of Thomas B. Meek, Jr.
Born in the...
To the Editor:
I attend Newtown Middle School and am conducting a shoe drive to collect and deliver gently used shoes to third-world countries. Did you know alm...
Newtown High School’s wrestling team won the Greater Hartford Open on January 10.
Newtown scored 296.5 points to defeat ten opponents. Second-place New Milford ...
Sandy Hook Promise, the community organization founded in the days following 12/14, announced Monday, January 12, its partnership with Beyond Differences, a non...
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.