Dr Albert Shankman

By LINDA BAUER

Published: Jul 09, 2004 12:00 am

Dr Albert Shankman

Dr Albert Shankman, 88, of Stratford, formerly of Norwalk and a former resident of Newtown for 20 years, died July 5 at home.

Dr Shankman was born in West Haven, a son of the late Simon and Anna (Rabinowitz) Shankman. He was a graduate of New York University and the Los Angeles School of Optometry, and maintained his practice of optometry in Norwalk for more than 50 years.

Dr Shankman is survived by his beloved wife Lenore of Stratford; his devoted children and their spouses, Bert and Eva Shankman, Roy and Leslie Shankman, Gary and Susan Shankman, Robert and Karen Bruntil, Bruce and Cathy Bruntil, Anita and Peter Lucsky, Robin and John Casey, Jill and Kevin Burke; and by his adored grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Services took place on Thursday, July 8, from the Abraham L. Green and Son Funeral Home, 88 Beach Road Fairfield, with interment following at the Independent Hebrew Lodge Cemetery, Richards Avenue, Norwalk.

The Newtown BeeÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â July 9, 2005

The Way We Were

Thomas J. Hardiman Jr

Borough Of Newtown To Host Elections Monday, May 5

Top Of The Mountain

Newtown Resident To Receive 2025 Heart Of Women Award

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.

Budget, Capital Projects Pass: Officials Respond

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 Chose Newtown

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."

Great effort by the those who attended to shine a light on the attacks on Democracy. Thanks for the article so all can understand whats happening.

Hundreds Attend ‘Rock This Democracy’ Rally

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.

Discusses Role As Registrar

<< May 2025 >>
S	M	T	W	T	F	S
27	28	29	30	1	2	3
4	5	6	7	8	9	10
11	12	13	14	15	16	17
18	19	20	21	22	23	24
25	26	27	28	29	30	31

Log In

Dr Albert Shankman

Leave a Reply Cancel reply