Kenneth C. Della Corte, 56, of Monroe, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2019, at Bridgeport Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. The beloved son of the late Joseph and Gloria Della Corte, he w...
Dolores Arlene Bobowick died peacefully Wednesday, March 6, with her family around her. Born November 29, 1945, in Bridgeport, to mother Camille Massaro and father Andrew D’Aiuto, Dolores had one olde...
Nigel John Anthony Harrison died suddenly on February 20, at the age of 51, while on vacation on Petit Saint Vincent, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, with his wife, Marleen De Grande.
A resident of ...
UPDATE: The time for the funeral Mass has been updated to reflect a time change. It will take place at 10:30 am, not 11 am. The Newtown Bee received this information after the print edition had gone t...
Dr. Peter Wenzel Pratt “Doc,” died peacefully at his home in Bridgewater on February 2, 2019. Peter was 85 years young. He was preceded in death by his brother, Roger, and sister, Vera Pratt.
Peter wa...
Eleanor Louise Fries, 94, of Marlborough and Tequesta, Fla., passed away on February 22, 2019. Her passing was peaceful and with the beauty and dignity with which she lived her life. She was born in N...
Robert William Soré passed away February 25, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia Soré, and son, Alister Soré. He is preceded in death by his son, Sinclair Soré.
Robert was born in Bronx, N.Y., i...
Charles “Chuck” Michael Reichardt, 83, of Newtown died peacefully on Saturday, February 23, in his home, after his two-year battle with cancer. Chuck was born in Bridgeport on June 20, 1935, the son o...
It has been three years since you went home to be with Jesus. We miss your laughter and your kindness to little animals and the less fortunate. We miss you sitting on the swing with us on warm ...
James (Jim) R. Healey, of Sandy Hook, passed away at home on February 22, 2019, with his wife and daughter by his side. He fought a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease, non-Hodgkins ly...
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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.....
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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.
