Jeremy Perillo, an Eagle Scout with Newtown Boy Scout Troop 42, recently completed his fourth annual Crutches 4 Kids Crutch Drive.
Over the past three years his...
The seventh annual Newtown Hook & Ladder Co. #1 Firehouse Ride, a fundraiser for one of Newtown's five volunteer fire companies, has been set for Saturday, Sept...
BETHEL - NewArts Director Michael Unger and the production team preparing to open The Wizard of Oz - the group's second of two planned summer musicals - have ca...
Following his victory in a Republican Primary on August 9, former Bethel Probate Judge Daniel O'Grady said he would continue to stress his experience and abilit...
Children kicked soccer balls while adults kicked back, listening to music and eating barbeque, the evening of August 6, at NYA Sports & Fitness Center's Second ...
Edmond Town Hall Theatre, at 45 Main Street, will be offering two free screenings of the recent family friendly film The BFG on Saturday, August 13.
Both screen...
Phyllis (Meyers) Franson, 92, of Southbury, died peacefully at home on August 5. She was born in Rockford, Ill., and grew up spending her childhood playing ball...
To the Editor:
The Pootatuck Watershed Association once again extends our gratitude to our intrepid, cheerful volunteers. On July 30, a hearty group led by inte...
We think of courage as a characteristic defined by bold action beyond the parameters of what we consider normal. We assign it to those who mentally or physicall...
Botsford Fire & Rescue has scheduled its Summer Bash Fundraiser for 4 to 10 pm on Saturday, August 20, at the firehouse at 315 South Main Street (Route 25)
Ther...
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.