Marianne Kennedy Scanlon, 87, passed peacefully on January 22, 2020. Marianne was born in Northampton, Mass., to Amelia and James Kennedy on July 7, 1932.
She attended the St Francis Hospital School o...
Barbara L. Loecher, age 57, passed away on January 14, 2020, following a courageous battle with early onset Alzheimer’s Disease.
Born in New York City, Barbara spent her early childhood in the interna...
January 29, 1947 to February 5, 2017
Bob, you have been gone three long and lonely years. I read these words, which tells a little of how I feel:
I thought of you today,
but that is nothing new.
...
Irene Ann Rich passed away on Tuesday, January 28, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, surrounded by her family.
Born in 1941 to Emerick and Katherine Andrascik, immigrants from Slovakia, Irene grew up in...
November 30, 1930 to January 26, 2020
Ellen Doris “Honey” Flood Ronan, 89, of Southbury, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She lived the fullness of her year...
Harriet Lajoie Comboni, age 88, passed away Monday, January 27, 2020, at the Lutheran Home, Southbury. She was predeceased by her two beloved husbands, Fred Lajoie and Douglas Comboni. Harriet was a l...
Allison Koziol wished for everyone to know she finally bought the farm. Allison, age 56, of Sandy Hook, entered into rest on Monday, January 27, 2020, with her loving family by her side. She was the d...
Joseph V. Komornik, 88, of Newtown, passed away Saturday, January 25, in Danbury Hosptial. Joe was born in Bridgeport on July 28, 1931. He was the thirteenth child of the late Henry and Anna (Dest) Ko...
July 20, 1929 to January 25, 2020
Edmund Clifton Forbell, Jr, nicknamed “Stretch,” was born in Willimantic, Conn., the son of Charlotte Lanphear Forbell and Edmund Clifton Forbell, Sr. He was predecea...
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The intervenors would rather see more of Newtown's limited open space lost than redevelop sites on a main road, across from the highway, with existing infrastructure? The irony is that the water and sewer was run up Oakview during the High School addition which facilitated Toll Brothers to build their condo development on what was horse pasture where Native American artifacts could be found (Pootatuck camp site.)
I was sorry to learn that Richard has passed. I was surprised to learn that he was a Waterbury native like myself. He was a GREAT teacher and while we did not always agree when it came to things of a political nature he always respected my (and other students opinions). He taught us that it was OK to agree to disagree. RIP Richard.....
William St Arnauld, Charlotte, NC
To be clear, this letter was also from Jordana Bloom. The Bee did not want to put all three names on the letter for space reasons, but all three of us sent this letter as well as our thanks to the voters for trusting us to continue the work.
I’m honestly confused by the objection to “cut-throughs.” Newtown is full of them, and they’re used every day without issue. Some of the more well-known examples are Elm Drive, Oakview, School House Hill, Pearl Street, Head of Meadow, Country Club Road, Point of Rocks, Hall Lane, Tinkerfield - Old Taunton Press, and Samp Road. I’m sure I’m even missing a few.
Given that, it’s hard to understand why this particular development is being singled out. Cut-throughs are a normal and longstanding part of how traffic moves in town. If they’re acceptable everywhere else — including roads that are narrower, steeper, or more heavily used — it seems inconsistent to suddenly treat this one as a crisis.
I want to clarify that the attorney at last week’s Planning & Zoning meeting was not threatening the commission, but explaining how the law works. The reality is that if we do not reach a compromise, 100% there will be lawsuits — it’s not a matter of intimidation, it’s a matter of legal process.
We all want smart growth and a Newtown that welcomes families, but it’s important to approach these conversations with a clear understanding of the legal framework. Recognizing the inevitability of legal challenges when consensus isn’t reached doesn’t undermine local control — it helps ensure that planning decisions are made thoughtfully and proactively.
