The Newtown Bee

Events for Tuesday, April 08, 2025

Events for April 8, 2025

Board of Selectmen meeting

April 07, 2025 07:30 pm

"Fairfield Hills: A History of Mental Health in Newtown”

April 08, 2025 09:30 am - 08:00 pm

"Secondhand Sacred: Wearing and Carrying"

April 08, 2025 09:30 am - 08:00 pm

“Gargoyles & Grotesques from the Old World to the New” Mathew Duman Photography Exhibit

April 08, 2025 09:30 am - 08:00 pm

Bolinsky Invites Comment, Participation Ahead Of Thursday's Public Benefits Charge Public Hearing

Hundreds Came To Newtown To Rock This Democracy

Radical Connection Series To Reignite Bond With Earth, Ourselves And Each Other

School Spirit On Full Display At Middle School Pep Rally

Fire Reports | February 19-February 25, 2025

The Borough Zoning Commission does not represent the "residents of Newtown." It is elected by, and serves, the residents of the Borough. I believe most residents of both the Borough and the town are aware of this, but the letter creates the impression that residence in Newtown confers the right to vote for the BZC ("who we elect"), which may cause confusion.

Castle Hill Cluster Homes Approved Against The Will Of The Residents

Mr. Johnson Mob as defined by Webster: a large, disorderly crowd of people, especially one that is violent or destructive. This is how you refer to your fellow Newtowners and neighbors who have a view of the appropriateness of the upscale cluster housing development that differs from yours. The “mob” we saw at several of the public hearings consisted of volunteer fire fighters, teachers, farmers, concerned citizens of all ages and occupations and retirees like us- in other words - your fellow Newtowners - who are all entitled to their constitutional right of free speech. Name calling has no place in local public discourse or anywhere in our Nation. We are your neighbors not a mob.

Castle Hill Cluster Homes Approved Against The Will Of The Residents

School enrollment is down substantially from its peak -- 20 years ago. It is projected to rise from now through 2030. "Sometimes what people omit can be as telling as what they say."

Information, Not Finger Pointing On Budget

Charlsie is correct in my opinion. We need to have a community discussion as to our future land use, lets look at the facts and our future approach to Newtown's growth.

Fiscal Zoning Isn’t The Solution

Come on Ryan let the process work before the condemnation.

Complex Problems Need Thoughtful Solutions

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