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By ANDY GOROSKO

Published: Sep 14, 2012 12:00 am

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Bee Into SUV

Police said that motorist Christina Migliaro, 47, of Monroe was driving a 2009 Chevrolet Traverse SUV with two passengers westward near 292 Berkshire Road (Route 34) at about 11 am on September 8, when a bee flew into the vehicleâs interior.

Migliaro then lost control of the SUV and struck an embankment along the right road shoulder, damaging the vehicle, police said. There were no injuries.

Police said they verbally warned Migliaro for making a restricted turn.

Trespassing Charges

Police said that they responded about 5:43 pm on September 7, to a report concerning a suspicious vehicle parked at 44 Swamp Road at the site of the former Batchelder aluminum smelting plant.

Police said they found two people on the property, which is posted against trespassing. Police said they issued both John Matthews, 18, of 18 Hyvue Drive, and an unidentified youth under age 18 infractions on a charge of simple trespassing. Such infractions carry a fine or may be appealed in court.

Court Appearance

Police report that they went to the residence of Charles Allen Dos Santos, 38, of Bethel about 9:30 pm on September 10 and served a warrant against him charging him with failure to respond to an infraction, possession of less than one-half ounce of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Police said that they had issued Dos Santos an infraction on the marijuana and the paraphernalia charges on January 15 in Newtown, but Dos Santos did not either pay the fines involved or appeal the charges in court, so they obtained a warrant for his arrest, which now requires him to appear in Danbury Superior Court to respond to the charges.

Dos Santos was released on $310 bail for a September 25 court appearance, police said.

Subaru Vs Pole

At about 11:47 pm on September 7, motorist Christopher Sherwood, 26, of Fairfield was driving a 1997 Subaru Legacy station wagon southward on Toddy Hill Road, near its intersection with Turkey Roost Road, when Sherwood drove off the roadâs right shoulder and struck a utility pole, police said.

Sherwood was not injured. Police said they issued him an infraction on charges of making a restricted turn and illegal use of a handheld cellphone while driving.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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