The Inland Wetlands Commission (IWC) is scheduled to conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, January 9, on a requested wetlands protection permit for a major ind...
Inland Wetlands Commission (IWC) members on Wednesday, January 9, are scheduled to take action on remedies to be implemented by a plant nursery to correct a wid...
Newtown High School’s hockey team overcame deficits of 2-0 and 3-2 to salvage a 3-3 tie against unbeaten Wilton, at Danbury Ice Arena on January 5.
David Bresto...
I’m not a big fan of New Year’s resolutions. According to a personal survey conducted by my family and friends this holiday season, the most popular resolution ...
To the Editor:
Dear women of Newtown,
As you make your New Year’s resolutions, I would like to recommend to you a resolution that may save your life. Resolve to...
To the Editor:
On behalf of the Newtown Democratic Town Committee, I would like to congratulate our newest State Representative, Raghib Allie-Brennan, for his l...
Newtown High School's track and field teams competed in a South-West Conference developmental meet at Wesleyan University, in Middletown, on January 6. Ally McC...
To the Editor:
Congratulations to Jahana Hayes, who was sworn in as the representative for Connecticut’s 5th congressional district. I’m delighted that this dyn...
UPDATE: Danbury police report "Joshua has been located and is now safe. We greatly appreciate the efforts and support from the community."
The Newtown Police ...
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.
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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.
I am on the Newtown Bike and Trail Committee and we have been promoting and maintaining this trail for years. It literally goes through the middle of 20/60 Castle Hill Rd., and was added to the register of historic places around 2003: https://npgallery.nps.gov/AssetDetail/NRIS/02001679 . That said, I think nearby development and trail preservation could be compatible, depending on the plan.
Its not just this meeting - its pretty much all town meetings. When was the last time you saw an article on the Bee's website regarding P&Z or BOE? Did you know that a BOE member resigned in January and a new one was appointed? These used to be featured articles on the Bee website after they went into the print edition. Unfortunately, things have changed a lot at the Bee since Mr. Voket left.
I have lived in Newtown for over 60 years and this is the first I have ever heard of the Rochambeau Trail. When I checked with the National Park Service and our state only Nationally Historic Site the official records of the Rochambeau Trail administrated by NPS does not travel through this property. If you are arguing it is "Near" the trail then where was the outrage when Big Y was built? The new development on 6 and 25 or even the Starbucks.