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Solve The Deficit & Debt Problem: Tax The Rich

Published: May 09, 2024 at 03:05 PM

To the Editor: The 1st time in history Billionaires had lower tax rates than the working class. In Connecticut the wealthiest people from 2021 earned $487,000 m...

Now Is The Time To Make Your Voice Heard

Published: May 09, 2024 at 03:00 PM

The proposed 2024-25 school budget is heading back to the polls for voters to decide from 6 am to 8 pm Tuesday, May 14, at Newtown Middle School. Following a re...

In Praise Of The Newtown Library

Published: May 09, 2024 at 03:00 PM

To the Editor: Newtown is blessed in many ways and the Booth Library is one of our greatest blessings. I had the opportunity to work with the staff and “Friends...

Janet Tanner

Published: May 09, 2024 at 02:48 PM

Janet Tanner departed peacefully in her sleep on Monday, May 6, at the age of 93. Janet was born on January 22, 1931, in Bridgeport, Connecticut. She attended a...

William ‘Skip’ Earle

Published: May 09, 2024 at 10:54 AM

On Sunday, May 5, William Ross “Skip” Earle passed away at the age of 76. Born to Major Ulysses W. Earle and Essie Isadora Coleman Earle, he spent his formative...

Third Annual Rotary Book Project Features Newtown And Danbury High School Student Works

Published: May 09, 2024 at 10:00 AM

Newtown High School and Danbury High School students were honored for their work selected and compiled for the Third Annual Rotary Book Project in a recognition...

Snapshot: Alex Villamil

Published: May 08, 2024 at 07:00 AM

Family: My wife Vanessa; sons Justin, Tristan and Ian; and daughter Rowen. Pets: We have two dogs — Coco, a 5-year-old Australian Toy Shepherd; and Harl...

Work Week Opened With Fundraiser At The Country Club

Published: May 07, 2024 at 09:00 AM

Fifteen golfers spent the early part of April 29 at Newtown Country Club, where they helped one high school student raise funds for the Newtown Ecumenical Workc...

Barbara Edwards

Published: May 06, 2024 at 04:05 PM

Barbara Ann Edwards, 89, of Newtown, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on April 29. For 64 years she was the beloved wife of Rudy Edwards. She was...

John Landolfi

Published: May 06, 2024 at 04:05 PM

John Landolfi, 82, a longtime resident of Newtown, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 3, surrounded by his loving family. John was born in Salerno, Italy, to...

American Legion Planning Annual Memorial Day Weekend Ceremony Of Remembrance

The Way We Were

Education Budget Passes By 877 Votes

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Casting Change Announced For Town Players Production Of ‘Moon Over Buffalo’

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.

Proposed Castle Hill Development Is Wrong For Newtown

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.

Unhappy With Meeting Coverage

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.

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