Louise and Paul Hyland of Sandy Hook to William C. Towne, Jr, and Peter M. Chang of Newtown, residential property at 14 Briarwood Lane for $710,000. Estate of Rose M. Friend of Bethel to Patti and Mark McCusker of Newtown, residential property at 22

By KENDRA BOBOWICK

Published: Apr 13, 2012 12:00 am

Louise and Paul Hyland of Sandy Hook to William C. Towne, Jr, and Peter M. Chang of Newtown, residential property at 14 Briarwood Lane for $710,000. Estate of Rose M. Friend of Bethel to Patti and Mark McCusker of Newtown, residential property at 22 St George Place for $310,000. Jeanetta Miller and Charles Dean of Berkeley, Calif., to Gary Lorelei and F.L. Hewitt of Newtown, residential property at 146 Taunton Hill Road for $485,000.

Joel T. Faxon of Newtown to Christian Camp of Newtown, residential property at 4 Antler Pine Road for $940,000. Rose Helene OâConnell of Oakland, Maine, to Edward Lundblad Properties LLC, residential property at 159 Lakeview Terrace for $225,000. Grace and John T. Sansonetti of Newtown to Anthony M. Giorgio, residential property at 9 Fairchild Road for $305,000. Estate of Thomas Johnson of Sandy Hook to Holly and Bruce Walczak of Newtown, residential property at 11 Main Street for $245,000.

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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.

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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Louise and Paul Hyland of Sandy Hook to William C. Towne, Jr, and Peter M. Chang of Newtown, residential property at 14 Briarwood Lane for $710,000. Estate of Rose M. Friend of Bethel to Patti and Mark McCusker of Newtown, residential property at 22

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