Rallying To Protect Newtown

By LINDA BAUER

Published: May 09, 2003 12:00 am

To the Editor:

We would like to thank everyone who attended Thursdayâs public hearing before the Connecticut Siting Council to protest the cell tower planned for Walnut Tree Hill Road. It truly restores oneâs faith in mankind to see how people rally around to defend the beauty and quality of life of Newtown â and most importantly speak out to protect our right to decide our own fate!

Many thanks to First Selectman Herb Rosenthal, who forcefully expressed the townâs position against cell towers in residential neighborhoods and who was instrumental in steering the telecom carrier to alternate industrial locations. Thanks also to State Representative Julia Wasserman, our wonderful neighbors at Walnut Tree Village, the Newtown Residential Preservation Society, and many others who took time from their busy schedules to show their support. And of course thanks to our caring shopkeepers who put up with our endless petitions and posters.

The battle is not over yet. There is still a window of opportunity to tell the siting council that this tower belongs on one of the alternate industrial sites. For those of you who would like your voice heard on this matter, please send your comments to: Pamela B. Katz, Chairman, RE: Docket No 241/Newtown, Connecticut Siting Council, Ten Franklin Square, New Britain, CT 06051.

Thanks again!

Julia Nable and Zoltan Csillag

10 Walnut Tree Hill Road, Sandy HookÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â May 6, 2003

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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."

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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