Date: Fri 20-Feb-1998

By Previous Employees

Published: Aug 11, 1999 12:00 am

Publication: Ant

Author: SHIRLE

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Phillips

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Phillips Announces Merger

NEW YORK CITY -- Phillips Fine Art Auctioneers and Foster & Cranfield have

joined forces. Phillips, the world's third largest auction house, and Foster &

Cranfield, which auctions life assurance policies and reversionary interests

in trusts, will continue to trade under their own names.

Chris Thomson, formerly chief executive of Austin Reed Group, has been

appointed group chief executive of the combined entity. He will be joined on

the board by Bill Weston, managing director of Foster & Cranfield. The merger

of the two companies follows the decision of the latter's brother and majority

shareholder, Christopher Weston, to sell his shares to his brother and retire

from the business.

3i, a UK provider of investment capital, has acquired a majority shareholding

in the enlarged group, and additional finance has been provided by the Bank of

Scotland. The management team has secured the remaining shares.

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Cindi Broughton

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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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