Knapweed May Hold The Key to Creating Effective, Natural Herbicide
By KATHERINE VOGT Associated Press Writer
DENVER (AP) -- An invasive weed that has taken over...
Certified Stenciler To Lead Theorem Workshop
SOUTHBURY — Ruth Collins, a nationally certified stenciler, will be teaching theorem stenciling at the ...
Among the pieces he will be performing, Mr Anweiler has chosen Chopin’s Bllade in F minor, Op. 52 and Twelve Preludes from Op. 28.
Creative Music & ...
You Don’t Get Newtown
If You Don’t Get The Bee!
Â
For 130 years, Newtowners have been starting conversations about their hometown with ...
The Fieldses share the opinion that whatever wedding a couple wants is the one they should have, as long as they can afford it and are aware of other options an...
The Moles Are Back!––
Taking The Battle Of The Backyard Underground
By Ed Hutchison
Associated Press
Of moles, one thing is certain: The...
WITH BOOK GRAPHICS
Â
Gardening Books For 2003
By The Associated Press
This crop of books will keep gardeners in their element year round:
One of you...
Beware Of The Aggressive Plant
 By Jane Berger
Associated Press
Beware plant geeks bearing gifts. They may be bearing enemies instead of friends.
I learned m...
Menu For A Blooming Banquet For Bees
By Vincent Laurence
If you garden in or around Newtown, you’re sure to have heard on more than one occasion â&#...
We are not investigative reporters. We've never claimed to be. We cover meetings, write features, and do other very good work for this town.
We're not doing any less than when John Voket was Editor (nor any of his predecessors). Sorry we're not doing enough for you.
-SH
Well, Shannon, its a good thing that my post didn't mention "everything" from print being published online. I do note, however, that you didn't address the main point of my initial comment, that as of the paper of record for the town you might actually publish information from the majority of the Town's Commissions and Boards online. Its not like there is hard hitting investigative journalism in these stories; they're really just a regurgitation of the meetings minutes. John Voket used to post these types of stories on the Bee's website, even if the updates were several weeks in arrears.
For what its worth, I didn't miss any of those stories as I am a subscriber (that's how I knew about it in the first place). However, many people in town who aren't subscribers did miss those stores and otherwise have no idea because its clearly not a priority for the Bee to post them online anymore. Fortunately, however, your online readers are fully informed of the First Selectman's ability to bake sour dough bread.
I for one was glad to her that the entrance would be off Johnnie Cake Lane, having more traffic at the flag pole would be painful (plus it's further from my house).
There are many considerations as it relates to the development of the Castle Hill property as noted. I am supportive of the proposal and to approval process as it is sensitive to concerns being raised. The proposal provides another housing and lifestyle option for long time residents and newcomers with great accessibility to town. The developer is a long time resident with a solid reputation and the best interest of town at heart. It is not wise to make gross assumptions but I would think it would be a net positive (will attract empty nesters) to the tax base versus incremental town costs required. Net positive tax base growth supports continued investment in our great school system. Working in partnership with historical groups, bike and trails, the borough and others could actually add another great part of our amazing town.
EDITOR'S NOTE: We do not publish everything that goes into print on our website. We never have. It's a longstanding policy that our print subscribers benefit by being able to read every feature, article, press release, etc, and see every advertisement, thanks to their paid subscriptions. Many stories are posted a few days after each print edition is published but some are never shared online.
The Board of Education vacancy created by a resignation on February 20, which was filled on March 19, was covered in the March 22, 2024 print edition. Sorry you missed those stories.