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Fire Reports | June 5-11, 2014

Published: Jun 12, 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, June 5: 8:51 am, odor of gas outdoors, near 11 Queen Street, Hook & Ladder responded; 9:49 am, alarm, 63 South Main Street, Hook & Ladder and Botsford responded; 10:15 am, hazardous condition, intersection of Botsford Hill Road and South Main Street, Botsford responded; 10:43 am, alarm, 63 South Main Street, Hook & Ladder and Botsford responded; 11:11 am, alarm, 63 South Main Street, Hook & Ladder responded; 3:26 pm, investigation, 160 Mt Pleasant Road, Hawleyville responded; 3:57 pm, public service, Fairfield Hills, Hook & Ladder responded.

Friday, June 6: 7:24 am, motor vehicle accident, intersection of Wasserman Way and Nunnawauk Road, Hook & Ladder responded; 9:04 am, alarm, 6 Grace Moore Road, Sandy Hook and Botsford responded; 3:27 pm, motor vehicle accident, I-84, Sandy Hook responded; 4:07 pm, public service, 3 Trades Lane, Hook & Ladder responded; 5:57 pm, motor vehicle accident, near 312 South Main Street, Botsford responded; 10:16 pm, odor of gas indoors, 148 Taunton Hill Road, Dodgingtown responded.

Saturday, June 7: 12:10 am, alarm, 27 Ridge Road, Hook & Ladder responded; 7:40 am, public service, Fairfield Hills, Hook & Ladder responded; 3:50 pm, medical assist, Toddy Hill Road, Botsford responded; 4:02 pm, hazardous condition, intersection of Berkshire Road and Toddy Hill Road, Sandy Hook responded; 6:55 pm, alarm, 38 Taunton Hill Road, Hawleyville responded; 9:40 pm, alarm, 139 Toddy Hill Road, Botsford, Hook & Ladder, and Sandy Hook responded.

Sunday, June 8: 2:58 pm, motor vehicle accident, intersection of Church Hill Road and Walnut Tree Hill Road, Sandy Hook responded; 4:33 pm, public service, intersection of Mt Pleasant Road and Hawleyville Road, Hawleyville responded; 8:29 pm, illegal burn/outdoor fire, near 151 Hanover Road, Hook & Ladder responded.

Monday, June 9: 11:19 am, alarm, 3 Nunnawauk Road, Hook & Ladder and Botsford responded; 1:19 pm, wires down, near intersection of Hi Barlow Road and Hattertown Road, Dodgingtown responded.

Tuesday, June 10: 6:48 am, hazardous condition, near 24 Toddy Hill Road, Sandy Hook responded; 6:48 am, alarm, 6 Queen Street, Hook & Ladder and Sandy Hook responded; 12:17 pm, alarm, 7 Papoose Hill Road, Hook & Ladder responded; 8:01 pm, motor vehicle accident, near intersection of Berkshire Road and Zoar Road, Sandy Hook responded; 8:26 pm, medical assist, Toddy Hill Road, Sandy Hook responded; 8:52 pm, odor of gas indoors, 28 Marlin Road, Botsford responded.

Wednesday, June 11: 8:17 pm, alarm, 10 Lazybrook Road, Botsford responded; 10:43 pm, wires down, near 46 Osborn Hill Road, Sandy Hook 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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