Occupation: I am a part-time customer service representative for CL&P and have worked there for 20 years. I am also a substitute driver for school bus drivers Janice and Dan Paynter. I earned a bachelor's of science in physical education from B

By JAN HOWARD

Published: May 22, 2001 12:00 am

Occupation: I am a part-time customer service representative for CL&P and have worked there for 20 years. I am also a substitute driver for school bus drivers Janice and Dan Paynter. I earned a bachelorâs of science in physical education from Brooklyn College. When I moved to Connecticut, I began working for CL&P, and never pursued becoming a teacher.

How Long in Newtown: I have lived in Newtown for 14 years in April. I was born and raised in Manhattan. After I was married, I moved to Tarrytown, N.Y., then to Connecticut. I lived in Brookfield prior to moving here.

Biggest Change Seen in Town: The actual number of people, houses, and, at times, the traffic, especially when Iâm driving the bus.

Family: My husband, Mark, and I have been married for 20 years. We have two children. Adam, 15, is a freshman at Newtown High School, and Hilary, 11, is in the sixth grade at Newtown Middle School.

Pets: I have a dog, Jodie, who is 6; a couple of parakeets, Sparkie, Jr, and Princess; and fish.

Hobbies: I enjoy vegetable gardening, running, and working out at Karenâs Fitness. Sheâs a total inspiration to me. I also enjoy photography, coaching girlsâ softball, and anything outdoors.

Favorite Books and Authors: I read magazines, such as People and the new Rosie magazine. I like her.

Favorite TV Show: The Sopranos, Ally MacBeal and Sex and the City. Iâve always liked Jeopardy. With all the kidsâ activities, Iâm not home to watch TV.

Organizations: I am president of the sisterhood at Adath Israel and a member of the Newtown High School Marching Band Parents Association, which are very important to me.

Most Vivid Memory of Newtown: Itâs definitely got to be the flagpole. When I was driving from Brookfield to Newtown to look at houses, someone said I would see the flagpole in the middle of the road. When I saw it, I knew I had to live here. Last year, when I coached bus 22 in the Junior Championship for girls softball, they were undefeated and won the championship. I hope it gave the girls a memory of a lifetime, because it was a memory of a lifetime for me. Also, the Labor Day parade, especially now that my son marches in the band. Itâs very personal.

Favorite Vacation Spot: I like Florida and Rhode Island. Itâs not a vacation, but I also like to go to Lake Waramaug. I love watching people. Give me a beach and a chair, and I could stay there for hours.

Personal Philosophy: Everyone should take the time to smile and say hello, because it doesnât cost any money, and the rewards you get back are priceless. Friends and family are the seventh wonder of the earth and should be your most valued possessions.

STD HEAD: SNAPSHOT

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MARSHA MOSKOWITZ

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Enjoyed the forum which only confirmed my support for Brandon Moore as the Democratic candidate to run for the state representative position. Brandon Moore did not waiver about his duty to all the people, if elected, when an issue presents itself that requires that he voice a difference of opinion for the wellbeing of Newtown residents. If Michelle Ku’s 16 years have led to her loyalty being to other elected officials, as she implied, then Newtown is going to continue to witness actions that do not protect its residents. She could not unseat republican, Mitch Bolinsky, during a Blue Wave, and once again, will not do it now. Winning that seat is critical for all. That explains why her previous campaign committee now campaigns for Brandon Moore. It explains all the endorsements he has received from local elected democratic officials. It’s why we need Brandon Moore to be the democratic candidate to run for state representative.

Second Newtown DTC, League Of Women Voters Candidates Event Planned

Appreciated the opportunity to hear from both candidates as we were present for the College Dems forum but only heard from Brandon Moore. It was an opportunity to see who can unseat the Republican incumbent and there is no doubt that Brandon Moore should be the Democratic candidate. One concerned parent posed a question about discrimination unaddressed by the school district and interestingly enough, Michelle Ku, who proudly speaks of her Board membership years, said little, while Brandon Moore passionately addressed the issue along with his experience as an Apache Helicopter Commander. This family is supporting Brandon Moore. We need change and someone who is not afraid to disagree, especially about the rising costs of living in Newtown.

I am glad to see First Selectman Bruce Walczak engaging the electorate. Mark your calendars, folks — apparently, communication from Town Hall is possible after all. But where was Bruce two days ago, when Connecticut State Police requested assistance from Newtown Police after two individuals fled on foot from an I-84 crash? As a manhunt went through town, police were stationed at our schools, and many residents checked their car doors, deadbolted their houses, and armed themselves (Thank you James from Port Conway). That sounds like exactly the kind of situation where residents would expect timely communication from town leadership. Parents, neighbors, and residents in the affected area should not have to piece together information after the fact while police are actively searching the community. The issue is not whether our police did their job. They did. The issue is whether Town Hall is doing its job when it comes to keeping residents informed during real-time public safety situations. If the First Selectman can write to residents about the importance of showing up for the budget, he should also show up when residents are looking for clear, timely information during an active police incident. This kind of communication was promised during the campaign. Unfortunately, Bruce Walczzzzak is starting to look like just another politician: campaign on change, criticize the last guy, ask taxpayers for more staff, and then tell residents the job still cannot be done.

The First Selectman On The Budget

528 more feet of broadsheet paper ... we have passed the dump ... as for the details, it is worth pointing out that Merrimack's coal plant shifted to two (2) 4 oil generators. I wonder if this is why crude oil production hit record highs in July...

Elections Have Consequences XXV

Where was our CodeRED? For over 4 years Newtown has a CodeRED system. The town tells residents it exists for emergencies and points to things like missing persons, wildfires, and criminal activity as the kinds of incidents it is meant to address. Yet we had no CodeRED for Kateri Doty, no CodeRED for the brush fires, and no CodeRED for yesterday’s manhunt with police and tracking dogs moving through our backyards. That is not one oversight. That is a pattern. Under sleepy Bruce Walczak, the town has an emergency notification system that never seems to get used when actual emergencies happen. Whether or not Bruce physically sends the alert himself is beside the point. If the system is not being used, if residents are left hearing about dangerous situations from Facebook and the neighbors’ kids instead of from their own government, then that failure belongs to him. Newtown residents should not have to guess when there is a public safety issue unfolding around them. If Bruce Walcz"zzz"ak cannot make sure an emergency alert system is used for emergencies, then what exactly is he doing?

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