Robert “Bob” Edward Biscoe, 63, of Cary, N.C., passed away January 29, 2019. He grew up in Danbury and Newtown, where he graduated from Henry Abbott Technical High School in 1973 and studied drafting....
It is with great sadness that the family of Bethany Brown announces her untimely passing, at the age of 39 years old.
Bethany grew up with her family here in Newtown and graduated from Newtown High Sc...
Sandra J. (LaValley) Sohl, 78, of South Main Street in Newtown, passed away peacefully at Danbury Hospital on February 4, 2019.
Sandra was a proud veteran of the US Army, where she met her husband, Ge...
Marguerite Nolan Eldridge, of Sandy Hook, passed away on January 31, 2019, at age 96. She was born in Bridgeport on June 2, 1922, a daughter of the late William and Marie (McCormick) Nolan. Marguerite...
Paula Guarino Stephan, 91, passed away peacefully at her home on January 31, 2019. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., the daughter of the late Anna and Charles Guarino.
She is survived by her daughter, C...
Judy Lockwood Blakeman, passed away on January 20, 2019, in Hollywood, Fla. Judy was born in Danbury to parents Earl and Ruth Lockwood on July 15, 1939.
She resided in Sandy Hook and graduated from Ne...
January 29, 1947 to February 5, 2017
You have been gone two years.
Our house is empty without you.
I still listen for your footsteps.
I long to hear your laughter.
You are loved and missed...
Ayako Tsukada Piera, of Newtown, passed away peacefully at Danbury Hospital on January 19, 2019, at the age of 58. Her daughter, Laina, and husband, Michael, were by her side.
She was born in Septembe...
Jeanette Lorraine (Anderson) Bradburn, 88, of Newtown, went home peacefully to our Lord in her sleep on January 20, 2019, after a brief battle with cancer. She was born on December 6, 1930, to Lysle a...
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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.
