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Fire Reports | July 16-22, 2025

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Wednesday, July 16: 9:24 am, fire alarm, 14 Clapboard Ridge Road, Botsford and Sandy Hook responded; 10:19 am, fire alarm, 168 Brushy Hill Road, Botsford and Hook & Ladder responded; 10:20 am, fire alarm, 94 Boggs Hill Road, Dodgingtown and Hook & Ladder responded; 12:24 pm, fire alarm, 182 South Main Street, Botsford and Hook & Ladder responded; 3:58 pm, wires burning, 22 Commerce Road, Hook & Ladder responded.

Thursday, July 17: 1:19 am, CO alarm, 3 Park Lane, Hook & Ladder responded; 11:43 am, tree/wires down, Boggs Hill and Hattertown Roads, Dodgingtown responded; 11:51 am, service call, 2 Ox Hill Road, Dodgingtown responded; 4:27 pm, tree/wires down, 35 Button Shop Road, Botsford responded; 6:10 pm, service call, South Main Street and Glover Avenue, Hook & Ladder responded.

Friday, July 18: 10:45 am, motor vehicle accident (MVA), I-84 East Exit 11 On-Ramp, Sandy Hook responded; 12:44 pm, service call, 4 Taunton Hill Road, Hawleyville responded; 3:22 pm, fire alarm, 282 South Main Street, Botsford and Hook & Ladder responded; 9:08 pm, cover assignment, 36 South Street, Bethel, Dodgingtown and Hawleyville responded.

Saturday, July 19: 5:16 pm, MVA, 23 Barnabas Road, Hawleyville responded; 9:35 pm, MVA, 22 Swamp Road, Botsford responded; 10:39 pm, MVA, Mile Hill Road and Queen Street, Hook & Ladder responded.

Sunday, July 20: 3:09 pm, MVA, Botsford Hill and Swamp Roads, Botsford responded; 3:16 pm, fire alarm, 4 Sugarloaf Road, Sandy Hook responded; 10:42 am, water rescue, 196 Hanover Road, NUSAR responded; 2:34 pm, fire alarm, 8 Farm Field Ridge Road, Sandy Hook responded; 5 pm, MVA, I-84 West Exits 9 & 10, Hawleyville responded; 11:06 pm, outside fire, 260 Hanover Road, Hook & Ladder responded.

Monday, July 21: 8:25 am, fire alarm, 3 Nunnawauk Road, Botsford and Hook & Ladder responded; 10:28 pm, medical assist, Mt Pleasant Road, Hawleyville responded; 6:10 pm, water rescue, 1 Roosevelt Drive, Monroe, NUSAR responded.

Tuesday, July 22: 9:24 am, tree/wires down, 25 Schoolhouse Hill Road, Hook & Ladder responded; 9:45 am, fire alarm, 18 Sugarloaf Road, Botsford and Sandy Hook responded; 5:11 pm, brush fire, 91 Toddy Hill Road, Botsford and Sandy Hook responded; 6:19 pm, MVA, Key Rock and Poverty Hollow Roads, Dodgingtown responded; 10:54 pm, gas leak, 2 Bears Hill Road, Botsford responded.

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Congratulations on your nomination. In your announcement, you mentioned that Newtown faces real pressures, including “traffic patterns that make everyday life more stressful.” One growing concern for many residents and business owners is the repeated traffic disruption on Main Street caused by large-scale protests and rallies at the flagpole — held without a unified permitting process. Given that Main Street is a state road with a history of serious traffic and pedestrian safety issues, how would you, as First Selectman, approach the impact of these gatherings on traffic flow, public safety, and local businesses? I ask this with sincere interest in understanding how your commitment to “thoughtful planning” and “unity of action” would apply to this very real and recurring issue.

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I appreciate Ryan’s thoughtful and grounded perspective on the need for a consistent, transparent, and lawful permitting process for large public events in Newtown. His approach reflects common sense within the framework of the law, balancing public safety, free expression, and fiscal responsibility—exactly what we should expect from our elected officials. In contrast, I was struck by Bruce Walczak’s comment suggesting that informal and "extensive discussion" are the preferred solutions to complex public issues. While there is certainly value in dialogue, the idea that decision-making should replace the thoughtful legislative process is troubling—especially coming from someone running for First Selectman.

Says ‘No’ Vote Sidestepped Due Diligence

I am grateful to The Democratic Town committee. I can vouch for the careful consideration they took in selecting our candidates. I appreciate their confidence in my managing skills to address the many issue facing Newtown. Ill be conducting listening tours over the next few months to gain a deeper understanding of my Newtown neighbors concerns and will be ready to address then day one.

There has been a rash of dog attacks, at least three that I know about on the sidewalks in town. Owners of pets need to be more attentive and respectful of their neighbors. Aggressive dogs need to be watched carefully to protect all. This is a serious issue and should be addresses not swept under a rug.

We Need A First Selectman Who Cares

I attended the meeting, and the results were reached after extensive discussion. Thats why its important to attend these high profile meeting, you see the facts yourself, As Alex, in the following letter, said the solution is not always more rules and legislation. Speaking to each other often solves issue a lot quicker with more flexibility.

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