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Fire Reports | June 19-24, 2025

Published: Jun 30, 2025 8:00 am

Thursday, June 19: 11:17 am, medical assist, Wadsworth Lane, Dodgingtown responded; 12:11 pm, fire alarm, 9 Turnberry Lane, Sandy Hook and Botsford responded; 7:15 pm, wires burning, 286 South Main Street, Botsford responded; 8:48 pm, wires burning, Black Ridge and Lester Roads, Sandy Hook responded; 11:55 pm, fire alarm, 7 Merlins Lane, Dodgingtown responded.

Friday, June 20: 8:35 am, fire alarm, 13 Stone Gate Drive, Sandy Hook and Botsford responded; 2:14 pm, tree/wires down, 5 Windham Road, Dodgingtown responded; 3:39 pm, motor vehicle accident (MVA), I-84 East Exits 9 & 10, Hawleyville responded; 6:19 pm, medical assist, Nunnawauk Road, Hook & Ladder responded; 7:53 pm, fire alarm, 3 Nunnawauk Road, Hook & Ladder responded; 11:10 pm, medical assist, Great Hill Road, Hawleyville responded.

Saturday, June 21: 4:06 am, medical assist, Elizabeth Circle, Sandy Hook responded; 4:18 pm, structure fire, all companies responded; 9:53 pm, cover assignment, Botsford responded; 9:57 pm, MVA, 83 Berkshire Road, Sandy Hook responded.

Sunday, June 22: 3:22 am, medical assist, Trout Brook Circle, Botsford responded.

Monday, June 23: 6:12 am, medical assist, South Main Street, Botsford responded; 6:58 am, vehicle fire, Church Hill Road, Hook & Ladder and Sandy Hook responded; 1:20 pm, CO alarm, 13 Cross Brook Road, Dodgingtown responded; 2 pm, smoke/odor investigation, 27 Chipmunk Trail, Sandy Hook responded; 5 pm, medical assist, Toddy Hill Road, Botsford responded; 11:08 pm, natural gas, 40 Glen Road, Sandy Hook responded.

Tuesday, June 24: 1:11 pm, medical assist, Simpson Street, Hook & Ladder responded.

Newtown Hook & Ladder and Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue firefighters check the engine compartment of a 2014 Ford Escape after dousing a fire within that vehicle around 7 am Monday, June 23. The male driver of the car was able to safely exit without injury. Church Hill Road was closed between its intersections with Queen Street and Wendover Road for approximately 40 minutes, while firefighters doused the fire. —Bee Photo, Hicks

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Dan was a real gentleman. I had the honor of knowing him for about 10 years from high school and into early adulthood. He was always upbeat and amiable. His love of golf was boundless. I remember him droning on about the type of wedge this or that professional golfer was playing at any given time. He loved to play also. Dan made the winning putt that clinched a championship for NHS men’s golf in 1984. It was a snaking, downhill putt that few people would have had the nerve or imagination to have holed at such a critical moment. It was magic!! You are a true gem, Dan. May your eternal reward be endless days of long, straight drives and the sound of difficult putts finding the bottom of the hole.

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Congratulations John! This is quite a feat & shows a lot of perseverance, endurance, & commitment while becoming more healthy & having fun! The ultimate achievement! Wishing u a long healthy life!

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“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” The 1st Amendment does NOT say "except when there's a budget problem, or when some people wish things would quiet down." There is no way a proposed ordinance can be construed as other than singling out RockthisDemocracy, and also no way the town does not get expensively buried in court should it be foolish enough to go down this path.

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The Editor suggest a meeting between the "Rock This Democracy " and the Police Commission. As a former Police Commissioner the Chief should have followed the chain of command and discussed this with the Police Commission. The Chief reports to the Elected Police Commission not our Republican First Selection. Can't help but feel this is Republican politics again making an issue out of a non issue.

I support Chief Kullgren’s request to explore permitting, and cost-sharing for large gatherings. The right to protest is a cornerstone of our democracy, and I fully support the constitutional right to free speech and assembly. However, where and how often these protests occur matters. Main Street is not just a symbol — it’s a vital artery for daily life in town. When events are held there monthly, and at increasing scale, they cause disruption to residents, businesses, and traffic. While the Rock This Democracy group may describe these protests as unique or urgent, the frequency — roughly once every two weeks this spring — suggests more of a recurring series than a singular, spontaneous moment of civic expression. This isn’t about silencing anyone. It’s about fairness, public safety, and fiscal responsibility. Every time a protest happens, our police department is forced to assign resources, often on overtime. That expense adds up quickly. If any group wants to use public space regularly, particularly in a way that impacts traffic and requires police presence, then it’s reasonable for the town to consider permitting and cost-sharing — just as we do for other organized events like races, festivals, or parades. Let’s protect everyone’s rights — including the right of the community to function smoothly and the right of taxpayers not to bear undue cost for repeated events. I trust the Council to consider a reasonable path forward that balances speech with responsibility.

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