The third program in the Newtown Authors Reading Series, a collaborative effort between Friends of Newtown Seniors (FONS) and C.H. Booth Library, is scheduled f...
With many ducks and geese migrating back to Connecticut this month, Connecticut Audubon Society hosted a free online program about Connecticut’s waterfowl on th...
Karen Blawie (nee Happell), of Bridgewater, Connecticut, formerly of Newtown, died on April 5, 2023, at the age of 66, after a long and courageous battle with m...
It is with great sadness that the family of Gregory D. Smith, 54, of Norwalk announces his unexpected passing on March 31, 2023. Greg was born on July 25, 1968,...
Mary Grace Polson, 64, of North Augusta, South Carolina, passed away at home on Saturday, April 1, 2023. Mary was born in Elmira, New York, on January 22, 1959,...
A brush fire in southern Newtown Monday afternoon drew a response from three of the town’s fire companies, and a strongly-worded advisory from one of the many l...
FrogWatch USA is a national community science project focused on inspiring conservation through education. The annual event will return to Newtown — by way of t...
It was ironic that a measurable portion of time was spent during the latest Board of Education meeting on April 4 — School Librarian Day — with residents assert...
To the Editor:
The Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary has, in the nine years since it took root on the 34 acres conveyed to the foundation by the State o...
To the Editor:
Last week’s letter to The Bee encouraging residents to run for office was spot on. Newtown needs our residents to get involved, to support democr...
We all would like nothing to change, but look at how much this proposed property will add to the grand list. The eastern lot is currently assessed at $352,000 which brings in just under $10k in property value. I appreciate you taking note that the new houses will be $1,000,0000 EACH! This means the property, including club house, pickleball courts, skeet range, putting greens could be assessed at 117 million which would collectively bring in over $3,000,000 in tax revenue. This could also mean over 200 new luxury cars which brings in over $300k in additional revenue. Let's be honest though, they will register out of state. Either way, let's be honest here, if we had 3 MILLON more tax revenue the school wouldn't have to worry about canceling Spanish classes for kindergarteners.
Lets get it passed!
Leave the 'Rich" alone. 50% of this country pay no taxes. And many get money back. The taxpayers on the 'Gold' coast here in CT keep Hartford and Bridgeport afloat. Run them out of town and see what happens.