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Fire Reports | April 10-16, 2014

Published: Apr 17, 2014 12:00 am

The radio dispatchers at the Newtown Emergency Communications Center at Town Hall South, 3 Main Street, report the following fire calls and the responders:

Thursday, April 10: 12:01 pm, brush fire, near 13 Papoose Hill Road, Hook & Ladder and Hawleyville responded.

Friday, April 11: 10:41 am, wires down, near 34 Meadow Brook Road, Botsford responded; 9:52 pm, medical assist, Nunnawauk Road, Hook & Ladder responded.

Saturday, April 12: 9:23 am, hazardous condition, near 15 Orchard Hill Road, Botsford responded; 11:53 am, illegal burn/outside fire, near 6 Crown Hill Drive, Sandy Hook responded; 7:12 pm, alarm, 16 Hi Barlow Road, Botsford and Dodgingtown responded.

Sunday, April 13: 6:02 pm, illegal burn/outside fire, near 8 Berkshire Road, Sandy Hook responded.

Monday, April 14: 12:49 pm, motor vehicle accident, I-84, Hook & Ladder responded; 1:10 pm, hazardous condition following a motor vehicle accident, I-84, Hawleyville responded; 1:27 pm, illegal burn/outside fire, near 10 Cricket Trail, Sandy Hook responded; 1:30 pm, illegal burn/outside fire, near 26 Old Green Road, Sandy Hook responded; 3:24 pm, alarm, 8 Paugussett Road, Sandy Hook and Botsford responded; 4:20 pm, brush fire, near 169 Sugar Street, Dodgingtown and Hook & Ladder responded; 5:42 pm, brush fire, near 167 Sugar Street, Dodgingtown and Hook & Ladder responded.

Tuesday, April 15: 1 pm, investigation, 7 Washington Avenue, Sandy Hook responded; 2:15 pm, wires down, near 45 Maplewood Trail, Sandy Hook responded; 2:58 pm, wires down, near 17 Valley Field Road South, Sandy Hook responded; 3:11 pm, wires down, near 10 Riverside Road, Sandy Hook responded; 4:05 pm, wires down, near intersection of Pebble Road and Old Stream Road, Botsford responded.

Wednesday, April 16: 10:11 am, medical assist, Hopewell Road, Dodgingtown responded; 10:49 am, wires down, near 23 Sanford Road, Hook & Ladder responded; 4:35 pm, pumping detail, 5 Baldwin Road, Hook & Ladder responded; 8:03 pm, alarm, 7 Underhill Road, Sandy Hook responded; 8:44 pm, investigation, 228 South Main Street, Botsford responded.

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Margaret ‘Peggy’ Elizabeth Annett (July 31, 1943-April 26, 2025)

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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