Clifford Bradley Pomeroy, Jr, known as “Kippy,” passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at Regional Hospice, after bravely fighting a long illness, surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born January 2...
Scott Jordan Rogers, 62, formerly of Newtown, died suddenly December 20, 2019. He was born April 21, 1957, and grew up in Newtown. He attended Newtown High School, graduating Class of 1975.
Mr Rogers ...
November 14, 1927 to January 21, 2012
My dear dad, on your eighth year in Heaven.
When someone you love becomes a memory, the memories become a treasure, and I’m so very lucky to have so many. I ...
Irving Edward Trager, age 61, of Sandy Hook, Conn., passed away on January 2, 2020, at Danbury Hospital. Irving was born in New York City and lived in Sandy Hook for over 20 years. He was the beloved ...
Raymond “Ray” Edward Baker died on Sunday, January 12, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Ray was born on November 2, 1938, in Brooklyn, N.Y., and lived in Newtown for over 40 years. He was ...
Jean Anne Maday, 47, passed away on January 11, 2020, in Chicago. Jean was born August 3, 1972, in Illinois, moving to Redding, Conn. in the seventh grade. After graduating from Joel Barlow High Schoo...
In Loving Memory of
Our Little Angel
Christopher Daniel Fiorilla
July 14, 1993 to January 17, 1996
On clear and silent nights,
when we are gazing at the stars,
one always shines t...
Bruce C. Hoag, beloved husband of Barbara (Van Horne) Hoag of Sherman, passed peacefully in Norwalk Hospital after suffering a hemorrhagic stroke.
He was born August 3, 1946, in Chicago, son of the la...
Toby Kuhlmann Spector, 61 years of age, passed peacefully on Thursday, January 2, 2020, at his home in Bridgewater, surrounded by family. Toby was born on October 10, 1958, in Bridgeport, to Stella Ku...
Serge Harabosky, age 74, of Newtown, passed away comfortably and peacefully surrounded by loved ones on January 4 in his home. He had been living with multiple sclerosis for more than 34 years. During...
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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.
