Nearbrook Drive

By SUE EVANUSKA

Published: Aug 29, 2000 12:00 am

Nearbrook Drive

William and Elizabeth Flynn recently sold their home at 52 Nearbrook to Michelle Voight and Jeffrey Ostrofsky of Newtown.

Wendy Margules, CRS, of Flagpole Realty, Inc., listed and marketed the property, which was sold by Lee Glover of Curtiss & Crandon Realty.

Attorney Natalia Kerler of Sandy Hook represented the sellers, and attorney Michael Nahoum of Newtown represented the buyers.

Bishop Circle

John Wasserman and Gitana Benko, formerly of Westport, purchased a home located at 8 Bishop Circle, Sandy Hook.

Kathy Mueller, ABR, CRS, GRI, of Curtiss & Crandon Realtors exclusively listed the property, which was sold by Patti Meyer of Bob Tendler Real Estate.

Attorney Nejame represented the seller, and attorney Helen Joy Previdi represented the buyers.

Cedar Hill Road

David Goretski of London, England, purchased a home located at 81 Cedar Hill Road, Newtown.

John F. Klopfenstein, owner/broker, of Curtiss & Crandon Realtors exclusively listed the property, which was sold by Kathy Mueller, ABR, CRS, GRI, ofÂ Curtiss & Crandon Realtors.

Attorney Lawrence Riefberg represented the seller, and attorney Joy Previdi represented the buyer.

Bari Drive

Robert and Jean-Marie Cocivi recently purchased a home from Gregory and Josette Ritzinger located at 1 Bari Drive, Newtown.

John F. Klopfenstein, owner/broker, of Curtiss & Crandon Realtors exclusively listed the property, which was sold by Pam Gleason, C-21 The Gleason Group.

Attorney Joy Previdi represented the seller, and attorney James Wittstein represented the buyers.

Hanover Road

Robert J. Nizolek of Danbury has purchased land located at 138/140 Hanover Road, Newtown, from M. Fredrick Rees, Jr.

Merrilee Currier, owner/broker, of Curtiss & Crandon Realtors exclusively listed and sold the property.

Attorney Robert Hall represented the seller, and attorney Joseph Saffi represented the buyers.

Sugarloaf Road

Sean and Lynn Remson, formerly of Norwalk, recently purchased a home at 2 Sugarloaf Road from John and Lynn Wilkins.

Patti Meyer, GRI, with Bob Tendler Real Estate exclusively listed the property, which was sold in cooperation with Barbara Delia of Coldwell Banker/ Shaker Real Estate.

Attorney Stan Goldstein represented Mr and Mrs Wilkins, and attorney Anne Ragusa represented Mr and Mrs Remson.

Morgan Drive

Leslie and Bob Kramer, formerly of Fairhaven, N.J., recently purchased a home at 1 Morgan Drive from Thomas Fallon.

Dot Baumert GRI, CRS, with Bob Tendler Real Estate exclusively listed the property, which was sold in cooperation with Tracey Berry of C-21 Scalzo Gleason.

Attorney Charles Henry represented Mr Fallon, and attorney Natalia Kerler represented Mr and Mrs Kramer.

Clapboard Ridge Road

Diane and John Frazzetta, formerly of South Salem, N.Y., recently purchased a home at Lot 101, Clapboard Ridge Road, from Suma Designs, Inc.

Bob Tendler exclusively listed the property, which was sold by Doreen Kostecki, GRI, CRS, also with Bob Tendler Real Estate.

Attorney Madelyn Jaye represented Mr and Mrs Frazzetta, with attorney Sam Rost representing Suma Designs, Inc.

Mountain Manor Road_ Sandy Hook

Mr and Mrs Mario Mastrantoni, formerly of Massachusetts, have purchased a home at 19 Mountain Manor Rd, Sandy Hook, from Peter Frenkel.

Dianne Camilla of Re/Max listed the property, which was sold by Missy Desrochers of Century 21Â Scalzo â The Gleason Group.

Attorney Peter Scalzo represented the buyers while attorney Jay Epstein represented the sellers.

Reservoir Road

Lisa Bales Buethe recently sold her home at 10 Reservoir Road to William J., III, and Elizabeth G. Lucas, formerly of Brookfield.

Patty Gillen McQuail, GRI, of Flagpole Realty, Inc., listed and marketed the property, which was sold by Ann Massoud of Century 21 Scalzo.

Attorney Celia M. Barnum of Newtown represented the seller, and attorney Helen Joy Previdi of Newtown represented the buyers.

Currituck Road

Mr and Mrs Jeffy Holmes, formerly of Ridgefield, have purchased a home at 82 Currituck Road in Newtown from Mr and Mrs Todd Brown.

Bob Gleason of Century 21 Scalzo â The Gleason Group exclusively listed the property, which was sold by Patty Meyer of Bob Tendler Real Estate.

Attorney Anthony DiPerrio represented the buyers while attorney Chris Donahue represented the sellers.

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It’s important to clarify the tone and context of Derek Pisani’s remarks, particularly the satirical line about suing Newtown for "Gross Stupidity." This was clearly a tongue-in-cheek jab at the exhausting culture of legal threats that’s become a staple on the local Facebook Group forums. It was a reflection of frustration over endless regulatory hurdles and obstructionism, and the desire to avoid common sense solutions not an insult aimed at residents. Satire, is meant to provoke thought and highlight the absurdities. If we are unable to distinguish between satire and literal threats, perhaps the comment hit closer to the truth than we’d like to admit. Rather than focusing on Pisanis style, we should be discussing the substance of what he’s pointing out: that Newtown’s progress is being routinely blocked by a small but vocal contingent who seem intent on saying “no” at every turn. They are saying no to any development, no to common sense solutions to crowd control, etc. Newtown deserves leaders who are willing to call things as they see them, even if their language ruffles feathers. That doesn’t mean they lack respect for constituents—it means they care enough to challenge the Mob and push for solutions. Isn't that what we elect people to do? I applaud Pisani's dedication, he certainly has earned my vote. Regardless, let’s not reduce conversation to tone-policing and outrage. Let’s focus on the issues that matter.

Who is Calling Newtowners Stupid?

Thank you for pointing out the trail access provisions included in the BOS motion—it’s an important clarification that deserves more attention in this conversation. If the development is, in fact, required to provide permanent free public access and commit to ongoing maintenance of this section of the Rochambeau Trail, that is a remarkably beneficial outcome for the town. oIt’s not every day that a private project shoulders the long-term burden of preserving and caring for a public historical corridor at no taxpayer cost—especially one that previously had no formal access, upkeep, or visibility. Let’s be honest: the idea that the only way to protect history is by preventing any development nearby is a rigid and unworkable standard. What’s being proposed here appears to strike a rare balance—historic preservation, public access, and smart development all rolled into one. That’s not a loss its a win. So rather than allowing a handful of voices to derail progress under the banner of “historic purity,” maybe it’s time to acknowledge the reality: this trail is better off with structured stewardship and visibility than remaining an overgrown ghost on old maps. Let’s move forward. Bring in the easement, bring in the public access—and yes, bring in the bulldozers!!! Progress and preservation can coexist. Let’s not let the NIMBY use fear or nostalgia keep us stuck in the past.

Discusses Rochambeau Trail And 6 Commerce Road

I've heard that several people are under the impression that the public might be banned from the Rochambeau Trail. Points 2 and 3 from the BOS motion (included in full below) make it clear that public access to the trail is part of the requirements for the developer. From what I understand, it requires free public access to the trail in perpetuity. Technically, this could be argued to be a "payment-in-kind," that attempts to balance public good with overall town growth. We can argue about weather that balance is acceptable and how the trail may be affected, but with the understanding that the trail is expected to be maintained as a publicly accessible trail regardless. July 15, 2024 Board of Selectmen approved motion: Discontinuance of Reservoir Road: Selectman Cruson moved the resolution: Resolved, that the Newtown Board of Selectmen, in accordance with Section 2-115(d)(8) of the Town Charter and Conn. Gen. Stat. §13a-49, and subject to the conditions set forth below, hereby discontinues an unimproved portion of Reservoir Road described as “Portion of Reservoir Road to be Discontinued “on that certain survey map which will be recorded on the Newtown Land Records titled “Map Showing Portion of Reservoir Road to be Discontinued” dated August, 2023 and revised September 15, 2023, and certified substantially correct by Gregory Szyszowski of SLR (the “Survey Map”), said discontinuance contingent and effective only upon the completion of the following: 1. The approval of an application for the development of land in the manner described in a letter from Attorney Thomas W. Beecher to First Selectman A. Jeffrey Capeci and Members of the Board of Selectmen dated May 30, 2024, pursuant to the “Residential Open Space Development” regulations of the Borough of Newtown by the Borough of Newtown Zoning Commission, and construction of that approval project within the timeframes required for special exception approval; 2. The inclusion of the discontinued portion of the road as part of the final Declaration of Conservation Restriction; 3. The conveyance of a mutually agreeable public easement to the Town of Newtown for pedestrian, bicycling, equestrian, and all other passive recreational uses (to exclude the use of motorized vehicles except as may be necessary by the Town or its designee to effectuate the purpose of the easement), and for municipal utility purposes; Be it further resolved, that Castle Hill Real Estate Holdings, LLC., its successors and assigns, shall not use any portion of the discontinued road as a vehicular road or access way to and from any developed portions of the property. Be it further finally resolved, that should any of the foregoing contingencies not occur, then the discontinuance contemplated herein shall not become effective and this resolution will become null and void. From: https://www.newtown-ct.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif12216/f/minutes/bos_7-15-24_min-_att_final.pdf

Is this paper road (roads that only exist on paper map but not in reality) even owned by the Town? Many roads that predate the Town's road standards are privately owned and were never accepted by the Town, such as many of the nonconforming roads around the lake communities where the property owners own right to the center line. That is something we had to deal with when working on the Roads Ordinance a few years back. We also had to deal with a private road to run the utilities to the new SHS.

For anyone who wants to know, I cant post a link here, but Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority has an entire website. Look up "HRRA whats in whats out"

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