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Wrestlers Win Greater Hartford Open

Published: Jan 13, 2015 12:00 am

Newtown High School’s wrestling team won the Greater Hartford Open on January 10.

Newtown scored 296.5 points to defeat ten opponents. Second-place New Milford had 184.5, and third-place Greenwich scored 142.5. The Nighthawks had 11 finalists, 10 champions, and 13 of 14 weight division grapplers among the top three. Newtown highlights from the finals of the Hartford tourney are as follows:

106: Tom Leuci pinned Foran of Milford’s Gino Esposito in 3:48.

113: Luca Crudo earned a 1-0 decision over New Milford’s Mel Ortiz.

126: Ed Lovely pinned New Milford’s Tyler Schultz in 1:08.

132: Matt Gonzalez pinned Newington’s Rafael Anderson in 0:41.

138: James Leuci earned a 17-4 decision over Greenwich’s Mike Ceci.

145: Alex Stavola earned an 8-1 decision over Wethersfield’s Brendan Livingston.

152: Joe Accousti lost an 8-5 decision to Newington’s Brendan Zotti.

160: Connor LeMay earned a 2-1 decision over Granby’s Steffen Janser.

170: Anthony Falbo earned an 18-3 decision over Foran’s Noah Hubler.

182: Logan Walsh earned a 6-2 decision over Hall’s Alper Ozdemir.

195: Andy Hubina earned an 8-0 decision over New Milford’s Denzel Phillips.

Matt Gonzalez, top defeats Newington's Rafael Anderson during the Greater Hartford Open on January 10. Gonzalez pinned Anderson to win the 132 pound weight division title.

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The voters certainly spoke — and I respect the outcome — but let’s not forget that a “majority” doesn’t mean everyone agreed. Many of us are deeply concerned about the rising cost of living here. Supporting schools and services is important, but so is ensuring that residents can afford to stay in the town they love. We all want Newtown to be a great place to live, but lately, it’s starting to feel less like “Nicer in Newtown” and more like “More Expensive in Newtown.” That’s not sustainable, and it’s not a criticism of the town itself — it’s a call for responsible budgeting and long-term planning that doesn’t rely on tax increases year after year. I hope future decisions will reflect not just the desire to maintain services, but also the need to ease the financial burden on residents.

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I appreciate the passion behind this message, and I absolutely understand the desire to invest in our town. That said, I voted no — not because I don't care about Newtown, but because I do. Fiscal responsibility is not about ignoring problems, it’s about making sure we address them in a sustainable and transparent way. It’s frustrating to feel like every year there’s a new “urgent” reason to raise taxes, with little serious effort to curb spending or prioritize needs. I worry this just sets the stage for another round of increases next year. That doesn't mean I’m against education, safety, or our town’s future — it means I believe in accountability and in asking tough questions about how our money is managed. Voting no wasn't a rejection of Newtown — it was a call for more thoughtful, balanced leadership. I hope future conversations can include all perspectives, not just those willing to write a bigger check.

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The voters spoke, loud and clear that they support our schools and municipal services. The majority vote was a mandate to keep delivering well rated education services and keep it" Nicer in Newtown."

Great effort by the those who attended to shine a light on the attacks on Democracy. Thanks for the article so all can understand whats happening.

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Thank you LeReine, for speaking out about this. The list of public servants who are unfairly targeted for abuse just for doing their jobs has been growing. It is a testament to the power of propaganda that otherwise good and well-meaning people can get so emotional as to act out in this way.

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