A group of educators and administrators made their way across the field of Blue & Gold stadium on Wednesday, May 25, to surprise Newtown High School physical ed...
Three longtime members of Newtown Congregational Church (NCC) are celebrating the recent publication of an update to the church's history. Distribution of copie...
Another sunny and warm Memorial Day weekend saw bright yellow rubber ducks bobbing along the Pootatuck River where it runs through Sandy Hook.The Newtown BeeÃ&#...
Newtown High School sophomore Talia Hankin directed Head O' Meadow Elementary School's recent production of Peter Pan.
The play was performed for students at th...
St Rose of Lima School science teacher Mardé Dimon hosted her school's 11th Annual "STEMie Fair" on the evening of Tuesday, May 17.
STEMie stands for science, t...
Connecticut residents and families do not have to travel too far - or spend too much - to experience all the state has to offer this summer. More than 170 local...
The school district has scheduled a community forum for Monday, June 6, at 7 pm, in the Lecture Hall of Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Road.
The hour will fo...
Henry M. Kirschblum, 99, of Fairfield died peacefully on June 5. Mr Kirschblum was born in Bridgeport and was the son of the late Golda (Tischler) and Meyer Kir...
To the Editor:
Thank you to the Newtown Public Schools special education teachers, staff, and administrators.
This week, my twin sons will graduate from Newtown...
Catherine "Arlene" Rouen Keegan, 85, of Fairfield, beloved wife of 60 years of Thomas J. Keegan, Sr., died peacefully on June 3, surrounded by her loving family...
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.