Occupation: I am a sophomore at the University of Connecticut, where I am majoring in physiology and neurobiology. I work as a lifeguard at Treadwell, and I am an EMT with Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps. I am also a volunteer at Dodgingtown Fire D

By NANCY CREVIER

Published: Sep 15, 2006 12:00 am

Occupation: I am a sophomore at the University of Connecticut, where I am majoring in physiology and neurobiology. I work as a lifeguard at Treadwell, and I am an EMT with Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps. I am also a volunteer at Dodgingtown Fire Department.

Family: My mom, Joanne and my dad, Tibor. I also have two younger brothers, Zack and Taylor. Zack is 16 and will be a junior at Newtown High School and Taylor will be in the sixth grade this fall. Heâs 11 years old. They all live in Newtown.

Pets: We have a golden retriever named Lance. He is just over a year old.

How long have you lived in Newtown? We moved here the summer before I started eighth grade, so weâve been here about seven years. We moved here from Danbury.

What do you like to do in your free time? I like to swim and camping is definitely a big thing for me. Hiking is also something I enjoy doing. I like to hang out with my friends, especially in the summer when everyoneâs not away at school. I love movies. Iâm pretty busy with the ambulance and fire department.

Do you have a favorite movie? I like Garden State, and The Shawshank Redemption is definitely up there.

Do you have a favorite actor? I love Morgan Freeman, but I have to go with Joaquin Phoenix. He was very good in Ladder 49.

If you could spend a day with anyone, who would that be? I would spend the day with a group of five of my closest friends and just go to the beach. Doing that before is one of my best memories.

What is the best thing about Newtown? That it is such a woven, tight-knit community. People are compassionate. Itâs not extreme, though. People arenât nosey, but they still care about each other. Everybody cares about the town.

Do you have a favorite travel destination? Marthaâs Vineyard. Weâve been going there my whole life, every summer. Itâs very laid back and itâs not touristy. Itâs relaxing there.

Do you have a personal philosophy? Itâs a quote from Shakespeare: Love all, trust a few, and do wrong to none.

Where would you like to be in 20 years? I would like to be in some kind of medical profession. I would love to be an emergency room physician. I like the fast-paced medicine.

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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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Occupation: I am a sophomore at the University of Connecticut, where I am majoring in physiology and neurobiology. I work as a lifeguard at Treadwell, and I am an EMT with Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps. I am also a volunteer at Dodgingtown Fire D

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