David R. Hutchins, of Newtown, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 14, 2019. Born on February 14, 1964, David was a proud resident of Newtown for the last 17 years. He was a loving and devoted fa...
Mrs Susan Wiard Seman, 77, of Mebane, N.C., formerly of Newtown, passed away on July 13, 2019, at the Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington. She was born in Washington State to the late Rober...
Morton Marvin Siegel was born February 19, 1927, in Far Rockaway, N.Y. He passed June 28, 2019, in Redwood City, Calif.
Mort had many fond memories of growing up in New York City, where he met and mar...
“Drowning” by Chris Young
“Still got your number in my phone,
And even though you don’t know I listen
I still call and wait ‘til the tone
Just to hear you saying, ‘Leave a message,’
Since you’v...
Jennifer Garofalo, 49, of Orlando, Fla., passed away on June 24, 2019, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on November 28, 1969, in Danbury. She was a Brookfield High School graduate i...
Julie Ann (Harpe) Pierce, of Newtown, age 56, was called home to God on July 2, 2019. She passed peacefully following a long illness. Julie was a warm, friendly person with a sunny personality, a big ...
Irwin J. Miller died on Saturday, July 6, 2019, in Norwalk. He was born on February 19, 1926, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Bertha and Philip Miller. Irwin and his wife of 71 years, Vivian Berger Miller, move...
WOODBURY — Eleanor (Fusco) Gillette, 85, died on June 7, 2019. She was the wife of the late Earl Hunter Gillette for 58 years. Mrs Gillette was born January 8, 1934, in Westchester County, N.Y., daugh...
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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.
