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Fire Reports | September 3-9, 2025

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Wednesday, September 3: 1:25 am, CO Alarm, 4 Meadow Brook Road, Botsford responded; 10:33 am, service call, 186 Julia Court, Sandy Hook responded; 10:42 am, fire alarm, 166 Jennifer Lane, Hook & Ladder and Sandy Hook responded; 12:43 pm, fire/wires burning, 52 Jeremiah Road, Sandy Hook responded; 6:52 pm, CO alarm, 35 Horseshoe Ridge, Sandy Hook responded; 7:40 pm, fire alarm, 31 Hawleyville Road, Hawleyville responded; 9:08 pm, motor vehicle accident (MVA), I-84 East Exits 9 & 10, Hawleyville responded; 9:57 pm, fire alarm, 225 Berkshire Road, Sandy Hook responded.

Thursday, September 4: 12:22 pm, fire alarm, 16 Taunton Lake Drive, Hawleyville and Sandy Hook responded; 12:56 pm, outside fire, 199 South Main Street, Botsford and Hook & Ladder responded; 1:37 pm, tree/wires down, Butterfield and Hanover Roads, Hawleyville and Hook & Ladder responded; 2:58 pm, tree/wires down, 59 Butterfield Road, Hawleyville responded; 4:37 pm, MVA, I-84 East Exit 11 Off Ramp, Sandy Hook responded; 6:12 pm, fire alarm, 3 Nunnawauk Road, Hook & Ladder and Botsford responded; 6:59 pm, MVA, Exit 9 Hawleyville, Hawleyville responded.

Friday, September 5: 7:35 pm, service call, 45 Maplewood Trail, Sandy Hook responded; 1:03 pm, tree/wires down, 11 Flat Swamp Road, Dodgingtown responded; 3:51 pm, MVA, I-84 East Exits 8 & 9, Hawleyville responded.

Saturday, September 6: 1:59 pm, service call, 4 Wasserman Way, Hawleyville responded; 3:54 pm, smoke/odor investigation, 1035 Brookside Court, Hawleyville responded; 4:02 pm, tree/wires down, 8 Pilgrim Lane, Sandy Hook responded.

Sunday, September 7: 3:27 am, standby, I-84 Exit 18, Sandy Hook responded; 9:13 am, medical assist, Drummers Lane, Dodgingtown responded.

Monday, September 8: 1:18 am, electrical issue, 61 Pond Brook Road, Hawleyville responded; 1:39 pm, tree/wires down, 169 Sugar Street, Dodgingtown responded; 4:21 pm, fire alarm, 12 Turnberry Lane, Botsford and Sandy Hook responded; 6:44 pm, vehicle fire, I-84 West Exits 13 & 11, Sandy Hook responded.

Tuesday, September 9: 11:20 am, service call, 227 Berkshire Road, Sandy Hook responded; 3:15 pm, medical assist, Mt Pleasant Road, Hawleyville responded; 6 pm, medical assist, Old Hawleyville Road, Hawleyville responded; 8:14 pm, medical assist, Great Hill Road, Hawleyville responded.

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I agree with your point, Tom. However, the sheer volume of Trump's false statements and claims -- vs. anyone else -- is astonishing and noteworthy. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/False_or_misleading_statements_by_Donald_Trump

Top Ten Lies Told By Trump

President Biden, too, has claimed “inflation was 0%,” when in fact prices remained elevated. He told us his Afghanistan withdrawal was a “success,” even though Americans and allies were left behind and 13 service members lost their lives. He promised not to build another foot of border wall, but later quietly restarted construction. These examples matter just as much as Trump’s because they show that political dishonesty isn’t unique to one side. The point is not to excuse Trump or Biden—it’s to recognize that truth matters, and voters deserve accountability from all leaders. Singling out one politician while giving others a free pass only fuels division.

It’s important to put the 8-30g application into context. The reason developers in our town resort to Connecticut’s 8-30g affordable housing statute is precisely because obstructionist voices, led by Mr. Ackert, have repeatedly opposed reasonable housing proposals through local zoning channels. When projects are delayed or denied outright under the guise of “protecting character,” developers have little choice but to pursue the state-level remedy. Mr. Ackert portrays 8-30g as a loophole being abused, when in fact it exists because communities that resist creating diverse housing options need accountability. If our town had a stronger record of working collaboratively to meet housing needs, developers wouldn’t feel compelled to bypass local boards in the first place. Regarding wetlands and Inland Wetlands Commission review, it’s worth remembering that these processes are not ignored or hidden from the public. Applications that impact wetlands must comply with environmental regulations, and developers are subject to oversight. Suggesting otherwise unfairly discredits both the staff and the commission, who follow established procedures. The public certainly deserves transparency, but it is misleading to imply that this project was pushed through in secret. The broader issue is that continued “Not In My Back Yard” obstructionism drives applicants to use 8-30g, ensuring that local zoning boards lose the very control residents claim to want preserved. If we truly want more local say in how projects are shaped, then we need to stop reflexively opposing housing and start working constructively with applicants. Mr. Ackert’s campaign of resistance has only created the exact conditions he now complains about.

Discusses P&Z Application On Affordable Housing Apartments

It's certainly good news that a temporary patch to rationed water in Newtown is in effect. But taking a year to come up with a patch is concerning. Where is the sense of urgency to get this permanently fixed?

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Getting an endorsement from Jinm Gaston is one of the biggest compliments any candidate can get, and Chris certainly deserves the high marks. He has served us well and will in the future.

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