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Fire Reports | February 18-February 25, 2026

By Jim Taylor

Published: Mar 02, 2026 7:00 am

Wednesday, February 18: 4:42 am, medical assist, Birch Hill Road, Dodgingtown responded.

Thursday, February 19: 12:36 pm, tree/wires down, 3 Old Town Road, Botsford responded; 3:41 pm, fire alarm, 57 Church Hill Road, Hook & Ladder and Sandy Hook responded; 7:31 pm, medical assist, South Main Street, Botsford responded.

Friday, February 20: 11:27 am, medical assist, Cold Spring Road, Botsford responded; 9:22 pm, tree/wires down, 59 Great Ring Road, Sandy Hook responded.

Saturday, February 21: 3:08 am, fire alarm, 10 Reservoir Road, Hook & Ladder and Sandy Hook responded; 11:09 am, medical assist, Botsford Hill Road, Botsford responded; 2:53 pm, service call, 33 West Street, Hook & Ladder and Sandy Hook responded; 5:05 pm, MVA, I-84E exits 11 & 13, Sandy Hook responded.

Sunday, February 22: 12:18 am, CO alarm, 5 Pond Brook Road, Hook & Ladder and Sandy Hook responded; 11:04 pm, medical assist, Brushy Hill Road, Botsford responded.

Monday, February 23: 4:09 am, tree/wires down, Parmalee Hill Road/Parmalee Place, Hook & Ladder and Sandy Hook responded; 4:28 am, tree/wires down, Poverty Hollow/Morris Road, Dodgingtown responded; 4:46 am, tree/wires down, Eden Hill/Towns End, Dodgingtown responded; 8:12 am, fire alarm, 30 Pecks Lane, Botsford and Sandy Hook responded; 2:36 pm, fire alarm, 26 Taunton Ridge Road, Dodgingtown and Hawleyville responded; 2:54 pm, medical assist, Mile Hill Road South, Hook & Ladder responded.

Tuesday, February 24: 11:07 pm, MVA, I-84W exits 10 & 9, Hook & Ladder responded.

Wednesday, February 25: 2:38 am, fire alarm, 139 Toddy Hill Road, Botsford, Hook & Ladder, and Sandy Hook responded.

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I support the goal of improving pedestrian safety and reducing serious crashes, and I appreciate the work that went into the SS4A Safety Action Plan. That said, I’m concerned that some of the proposed “traffic control” elements (like delineators/bollards that extend into the shoulder/travel space) may be treating a symptom while ignoring a major driver-behavior problem that is creating risk and congestion today. A consistent issue on Main Street—especially with southbound traffic—is that drivers stop in the travel lane to “politely” yield to cross traffic or turning vehicles when they don’t actually have the right-of-way. That behavior backs up traffic, triggers hard braking/rear-end risk, and creates unpredictable conditions for pedestrians and other drivers. On top of that, illegal/unsafe parking too close to crosswalks and intersections reduces sight lines and makes crossings feel more dangerous than they need to be. Connecticut law already addresses this behavior. CGS § 14-251(c) prohibits a vehicle from remaining stationary on a public highway in a way that would “constitute a traffic hazard or obstruct the free movement of traffic” (with the usual exception for a disabled vehicle). Stopping in the travel lane to wave cross traffic through—when there’s no legal requirement to stop—creates exactly that kind of obstruction.

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This is such a thoughtful letter, Parker. As a combat veteran myself, it was the privilege of my lifetime to serve in uniform and I know veterans deeply appreciate support of their service. Thank you!

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Your letter is so spot on, Peter. I couldn't agree more! Unfortunately we too often see Republican candidates dodging key values-based questions regarding the leader of their party. The common retort is "I'm focused on Newtown" when they really mean "I refuse to go on the record saying anything critical of Donald Trump." I personally believe the values held by candidates should be a key consideration in voter's minds. And today, we can learn a lot about the values of candidates up-and-down the ballot based upon how they are reacting to these national issues.

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Thank you so much Holly!! Your thoughtful and generous words truly mean so much. Working alongside Bruce has been such an honor, and I learned a great deal from his leadership and deep commitment to Newtown. Mike and I feel incredibly lucky to be raising our family here, and I’m grateful for friends like you who care so deeply about our community!

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