A Status Quo Budget
To the Editor:
It’s that time of year again when hundreds of Newtown families have to worry about another town tax increase and ...
Two Reasons To Vote No
To the Editor:
I am voting No for this budget for two major reasons.
1. After the first budget defeat the Legislative Council reduced th...
Nighthawk Football Shootout
The Nighthawk 7 On 7 Shootout, a football camp for students in grades 5-9, will be held at Newtown High School’s Blue & ...
Bangkok
Danbury Restaurant Draws Devoted Pilgrims To Authentic Cuisine
Authentic, traditional Thai cuisine is the pride of Bangkok Thai in Nutmeg Squa...
In Celebration Of Mothers
By Nancy K. Crevier
Most of their mothers are only memories now, but several of the women present at the Wednesday, May 23, Senior Cen...
Newtown Woods Condo Complex Sales Office Opens
By Andrew Gorosko
Toll Brothers, Inc, a major Pennsylvania-based residential builder, is scheduled to open the sa...
Memorial Day, Relay For Life, Lobsterfest! Three big weekends in a row. The unofficial start of summer is upon us now that we have passed through another Memori...
Share Newtown’s history with Newtown old-timers and newcomers alike by passing on photos of interest to The Newtown Bee. The Bee welcomes submission...
Residents ‘Strutt Their Mutts’
At Dog Park Fundraiser
By Andrew Gorosko
Taking advantage of perfect late spring weather, residents gathe...
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.