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The domineering GOP majority in the US Senate has accomplished its agenda. That agenda countenanced the dirty work of elevating Brett Kavanaugh t...
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We need more politicians like Mitch Bolinsky in office. Mitch is running again as State Representative for Newtown.
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I encourage you to vote for Rebekah Harriman-Stites for Newtown’s state representative.
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We want to thank everyone who helped make our September 29 Boots and Britches Ball a resounding success. We were thrilled that some 200 people jo...
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I do not routinely write letters to the editor of newspapers, but I have grown incredibly tired of the rhetoric and rancor in politics. It is evi...
Newtown police are seeking information from the public about the identity of people traveling in a stolen vehicle which engaged police in pursuit on the evening...
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I encourage you to vote for Michelle McCabe for State Senator. She is highly qualified and extremely knowledgeable as an advocate for the well-be...
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I have lived in Newtown for the past 25 years. I have been fortunate enough through my work to get know many of our political leaders and the iss...
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Sunday, December 2, is the anniversary of the Newtown Youth and Family Services Holiday Festival and Holiday House Tour. We need your help to mak...
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.