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Fire Reports | May 15-22, 2014

Published: May 23, 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, May 15: 9:19 am, public service, intersection of Main Street, Church Hill Road, and West Street, Hook & Ladder responded; 11:07 am, alarm, 28 Tunnel Road, Hawleyville and Hook & Ladder responded; 1:17 pm, appliance fire, 41 West Street, Hook & Ladder and Dodgingtown responded.

Friday, May 16: 8:37 pm, brush fire, near 14 Crestwood Drive, Sandy Hook responded; 8:55 pm, wires down, near intersection of Poverty Hollow Road and Wentworth Drive, Dodgingtown responded.

Saturday, May 17: 2:56 am, wires down, near 11 Main Street, Hook & Ladder responded; 6:07 am, medical assist, Head O’ Meadow Road, Hook & Ladder responded; 8:02 am, motor vehicle accident, near 24 Flat Swamp Road, Dodgingtown responded; 9:01 am, public service, intersection of Main Street, Church Hill Road, and West Street, Hook & Ladder responded.

Sunday, May 18: 1:34 am, vehicle fire, near 90 Hattertown Road, Dodgingtown responded; 5:14 pm, public service, 45 Main Street, Hook & Ladder responded; 7:14 pm, alarm, 59 Scudder Road, Dodgingtown responded.

Monday, May 19: 1:06 am, medical assist, Butterfield Road, Hawleyville responded; 10:53 am, wires down, near intersection of Great Hill Road and Taunton Hill Road, Hawleyville responded; 11:05 am, pumping detail, Sugar Street, Hook & Ladder responded; 2:06 pm, medical assist, Antler Pine Road, Sandy Hook responded; 2:54 pm, alarm, 151 Brushy Hill Road, Botsford responded; 4:24 pm, retrieve kayak, Hanover Road, NUSAR responded; 6:44 pm, motor vehicle accident, I-84, Sandy Hook responded.

Tuesday, May 20: 2:31 am, alarm, 3 Nunnawauk Road, Hook & Ladder responded; 11:44 am, motor vehicle accident, Berkshire Road near High Rock Road, Sandy Hook responded; 5:31 pm, investigation, 3 Ridge Valley Road, Botsford responded; 8:34 pm, odor of burning outdoors, near 78 Main Street, Hook & Ladder responded.

Wednesday, May 21: 10:28 am, public service, 24 St George Place, Sandy Hook responded; 11:51 am, burning odor outdoors, near 8 Washbrook Road, Botsford responded; 1:17 pm, public service, 45 Main Street, Hook & Ladder responded; 4:09 pm, wires down, near 58 Alberts Hill Road, Sandy Hook responded.

Thursday, June 22: 7:36 am, motor vehicle accident, near intersection of South Main Street and Cold Spring Road, Botsford 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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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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