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Fire Reports | April 17-24, 2014

Published: Apr 24, 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 17: 7:34 am, alarm, 87 Taunton Hill Road, Dodgingtown responded; 10:15 am, alarm, 3 Nunnawauk Road, Hook & Ladder and Botsford responded; 2:12 pm, motor vehicle accident, intersection of South Main Street and Ethan Allen Road, Botsford responded; 6:36 pm, brush fire, near 40 Gelding Hill Road, Sandy Hook responded; 9:56 pm, alarm, 7 Old Purdy Station Road, Dodgingtown responded.

Friday, April 18: 7:02 am, odor of gas indoors, 12 Turnberry Lane, Sandy Hook responded; 3:01 pm, medical assist, Quarry Ridge Road, Sandy Hook responded; 5:10 pm, motor vehicle accident, near 22 Walnut Tree Hill Road, Sandy Hook responded; 5:56 pm, alarm, 12 Canterbury Lane, Sandy Hook responded; 6:35 pm, alarm, 19 Sleepy Hollow Road, Sandy Hook responded; 8:25 pm, alarm, 3 Nunnawauk Road, Hook and Ladder responded; 10:43 pm, medical assist, Mt Pleasant Road, Hook & Ladder responded.

Saturday, April 19: 9:15 am, alarm, 7 Old Purdy Station Road, Dodgingtown responded; 12:33 pm, odor of gas indoors, 24 Shut Road, Dodgingtown responded; 1 pm, investigation, 6 Forest View Drive, Sandy Hook responded.

Sunday, April 20: 9:38 am, vehicle fire, 66 Church Hill Road, Hook & Ladder responded; 12:17 pm, brush fire, near 10 Old Farm Hill Road, Hook & Ladder responded; 5:26 pm, vehicle fire, I-84, Hook & Ladder responded; 5:33 pm, medical assist, Parmalee Hill Road, Hawleyville responded; 7:14 pm, motor vehicle accident, I-84, Sandy Hook responded.

Monday, April 21: 11:02 am, public service, 35 St George Place, Sandy Hook responded.

Tuesday, April 22: 10:34 am, wires down, near 114 Hanover Road, Hook & Ladder responded; 9:59 pm, mutual aid call to Southbury, NUSAR responded; 11:01 pm, alarm, 24 Oak Ridge Drive, Dodgingtown responded.

Wednesday, April 23: 12:52 am, medical assist, Suzie Drive, Hawleyville responded; 8:38 am, investigation, 16 Chestnut Hill Road, Sandy Hook responded.

Thursday, April 24: 6:25 am, alarm, 26 Horseshoe Ridge Road, Sandy Hook and Hook & Ladder responded; 6:56 am, alarm, 26 Horseshoe Ridge Road, Sandy Hook and Hook & Ladder responded.

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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."

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Fire Reports | April 17-24, 2014

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