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Fire Reports | June 14-21, 2018

Published: Jun 22, 2018 12:00 am

The dispatchers at the Newtown Emergency Communications Center at Town Hall South at 3 Main Street report the following fire calls and the responders:

Thursday, June 14: 8:59 am, public service, 50 Elm Drive, Hook & Ladder responded; 12:39 pm, investigation, 22 Scenic View Drive, Hook & Ladder responded; 1:39 pm, brush fire, near 130 Mount Pleasant Road, Hawleyville responded.

Friday, June 15: 7:06 am, medical assist, Lake Road, Hook & Ladder responded; 5:10 pm, medical assist, Sugar Street, Hook & Ladder responded; 8:12 pm, wires down, near 48 Great Ring Road, Sandy Hook responded; 9:09 pm, motor vehicle accident, I-84, Hook & Ladder and Hawleyville responded; 11:21 pm, illegal burn/outdoor fire, near 18 Gopher Road, Hawleyville responded.

Saturday, June 16: 12:07 am, motor vehicle accident, near intersection of Botsford Hill Road and Swamp Road, Botsford responded; 1:36 am, alarm, 3 Nunnawauk Road, Hook & Ladder responded; 12:19 pm, medical assist, Riverside Road, Sandy Hook responded; 3:33 pm, wires down, near intersection of Schoolhouse Hill Road and Edgewood Drive, Sandy Hook responded; 3:33 pm, medical assist, Housatonic Drive, Sandy Hook responded; 4:15 pm, wires down, near intersection of Schoolhouse Hill Road and Edgewood Drive, Sandy Hook responded.

Sunday, June 17: 10:56 am, motor vehicle accident, near 80 Church Hill Road, Sandy Hook responded (photo and details available through link); 2:57 pm, alarm, 47 Cold Spring Road, Botsford responded; 9:58 pm, alarm, 27 Ridge Road, Hook & Ladder responded.

Monday, June 18: 7:34 am, hazardous materials spill, I-84, Sandy Hook and Hook & Ladder responded; 10:11 am, pumping detail, 7 Chimney Swift Drive, Sandy Hook responded; 12:24 pm, odor of gas indoors, 16 Wendover Road, Hook & Ladder and Sandy Hook responded; 12:27 pm, alarm, 6 Queen Street, Hook & Ladder and Sandy Hook responded; 12:34 pm, motor vehicle accident, I-84, Hawleyville responded; 2:15 pm, vehicle fire, near 160 Mount Pleasant Road, Hawleyville and Hook & Ladder responded; 10:54 pm, wires down, near 149 Walnut Tree Hill Road, Sandy Hook responded.

Tuesday, June 19: 2:07 pm, alarm, 11 Aunt Park Lane, Dodgingtown and Botsford responded; 3:34 pm, wires down, near intersection of Brookbridge Drive and Edgelake Drive, Sandy Hook responded; 4:49 pm, burning odor indoors, 32 Woodbine Lane, Sandy Hook responded.

Wednesday, June 20: No calls listed.

Thursday, June 21: 6:47 am, alarm, 3 Trades Lane, Hook & Ladder and 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.

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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