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Fire Reports | March 31-April 7, 2026

Published: Apr 13, 2026 8:00 am

Tuesday, March 31: 9:11 am, motor vehicle accident (MVA), Hanover and Echo Valley Roads, Hook & Ladder responded; 4:27 pm, service call, 102 West Purchase Road, Southbury, Sandy Hook responded; 4:43 pm, medical assist, Canterbury Lane, Botsford, Hook & Ladder, and Sandy Hook responded; 11:15 pm, MVA, I-84 West Exits 13 & 11, Sandy Hook responded.

Wednesday, April 1: 10 am, MVA, South Main Street and Country Club Road, Hook & Ladder responded; 1:32 pm, medical assist, Glen Road, Sandy Hook responded; 7:20 pm, medical assist, Saw Mill Road, Hawleyville responded.

Thursday, April 2: 4:20 pm, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)/gas fire, 228 South Main Street, Botsford and Hook & Ladder responded; 6:14 pm, MVA, South Main Street and Bears Hill Road, Botsford and Hook & Ladder responded; 8:43 pm, MVA, 27 Main Street, Hook & Ladder responded.

Friday, April 3: 7:16 am, LPG/gas fire, 228 South Main Street, Botsford and Hook & Ladder responded; 8:28 am, vehicle fire, Exit 11 Commuter Lot, Sandy Hook and Hook & Ladder responded; 11:34 am, CO alarm, 8 Woods Lane, Hawleyville responded; 4:22 pm, smoke/odor investigation, 99 Haley Lane, Sandy Hook responded; 11:11 pm, service call, 11 Arlyn Ridge Road, Botsford responded.

Saturday, April 4: 12:11 am, fire alarm, 138 Brushy Hill Road, Botsford responded; 11:39 am, fire alarm, 53 Riverside Road, Sandy Hook responded; 6:46 pm, medical assist, Mt Pleasant Road, Hawleyville responded; 7:15 pm, fire alarm, 3 Nunnawauk Road, Hook & Ladder responded.

Sunday, April 5: 12:10 pm, fire alarm, 2 Little Brook Lane, Botsford responded; 12:58 pm, fire outside, Palestine and Boggs Hill Roads, Dodgingtown responded; 1:28 pm, service call, 27 Mile Hill Road South, Hook & Ladder responded; 9:22 pm, MVA, Hawleyville and Currituck Roads, Hawleyville responded.

Monday, April 6: 2:40 pm, medical assist, Berkshire Road, Sandy Hook responded; 10:26 pm, medical assist, Hi Barlow Road, Botsford responded.

Tuesday, April 7: 7:45 am, MVA, I-84 West Exits 13 & 11, Sandy Hook responded.

A Modzelewski’s heavy duty wrecker works to upright a tractor-trailer truck from the median of I-84 West, approximately one-half mile east of Exit 11, shortly after daybreak Tuesday, April 7. Connecticut State Police (CSP), CT DEEP, Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps, and Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue all responded to the scene of the rollover, which occurred around 5:04 am, according to the CSP report. Kevin O. Best, 39, of Plainville, told CSP troopers he was operating the 2020 International seen here in the left lane of three when he fell asleep and the truck veered to the left. The truck struck the median guide rail and then rolled onto its driver’s side. A 2026 Peterbilt tractor-trailer that had been traveling in the center lane behind the International was unable to avoid a collision with the out-of-control truck. The Peterbilt subsequently collided into the front portion of the International. Newtown Ambulance transported Best to a hospital due to suspected minor injuries. The Peterbilt received minor damage but did not need to be towed. Its driver was uninjured. Best was given a verbal warning for Failure To Maintain a Lane. —Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue photo

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I strongly urge the Board of Selectmen to reject this proposal.

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Excellent forum hosted by these young college students. They posed difficult but very important questions, especially about the increasing costs of living in Newtown; what qualifications and qualities Brandon Moore, the candidate for CT State Representative that appeared for the forum, brings; the candidate's ability to lead; and the ability to make difficult choices. Brandon Moore was impressive. He was on point and focused on improving the quality of life of Newtown residents. My husband and I were huge opponents to his candidacy, believing some of the things that have turned out to be untrue, but thankfully we asked a lot of questions and observed a lot behind the scenes, and Brandon Moore is a solid, knowledgeable, honest and strong candidate.

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What a time to be alive! Thanks for the alert, David. I'll have to make a point to follow this issue here in Newtown, it's been something I've been following for some time on the national level. FYI- I think Canada had to put on hold their plans to reduce their mental care liabilities via state-assisted murder until 2027 because they had a hard time drumming up support. It's deeply ironic and sick that the advocates struggle to keep their momentum pushing this thru at state levels because once they find their loophole they promptly end their lives (and their advocacy). Praying this doesn't become a reality here in CT but other forces seem to be hard at work here.

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The group of college students reached out to both candidates. One appeared and one did not. The DTC had plans for one not to appear and that was coordinated. I knew before anything was released to the public, of one non appearance being coordinated. Why is a forum such a concern? Why so much promotion of rumors and so many moving over toward the candidacy of Brandin Moore. Including me. The lack of transparency has to end. The manipulation of residents as well. I saw it firsthand and pulled away from the campaign. Nothing sus here just lack of information.

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Death is not anathema. We all must come to it. It is as sacred as life. Western medicine has given us many benefits. We can cure disease and injury that used to cut life short. We can support healthy aging, giving us more years to enjoy life. But western medicine has its dark side. It tends to make death the enemy, something to be postponed, avoided, fought against regardless of the cost. Quality of life is sacrificed for quantity. Our doctors fight heroically for life, and their commitment is admirable. But they do not always know when and how to step back from the fight. Often, the medical system itself will not allow them to step back from the fight. Medical aid in dying is in part a response to that problem. Many people who seek it are alive because of previous medical intervention that was seen as good at the time. My mother lived many years past the point she wished to be dead. At 96, she stopped eating and drinking. That is not a good way to die. Not good for the one dying, not good for the family present for the dying. Medical aid in dying was not available for her. A dear friend lived with metastasized bone cancer for many years. Despite the pain, he managed with dignity. He lived independently which was essential to his sense of self-worth. At 90, he could no longer care for himself and was ready to die. Unlike my mother, he had access to medical aid in dying. Those of us who loved him were grateful. Proposals for medical aid in dying should be considered seriously. Such a proposal is not a "twisted thing." This kind of legislation arises from compassion and is intended to address a significant societal problem. I applaud our local Commission on Aging for engaging with the issue.

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