To the Editor:

By LINDA BAUER

Published: Oct 10, 2003 12:00 am

To the Editor:

Herb Rosenthal has been out in front of things here in Newtown ever since he was first elected six years ago. Since then, town management has gotten consistently better.

Herb has a proven track record of working effectively with the wide array of elected, appointed, and professional people involved in the planning, policymaking and day-to-day operations of our town. Herb has done everything a first selectman can to establish cost-saving arrangements between town departments to provide services in the most efficient manner possible.

Our first selectman has developed and implemented innovative approaches to protect our seniors from rising taxes that eat into fixed incomes. Also thanks to Herb Rosenthalâs good management, Newtownâs cost to borrow the money we need to build schools for our children has been reduced.

Herb gets things accomplished, and we all know he always has Newtownâs best interests at heart. He has earned our support for another term at the helm. Please join me in voting for Herb Rosenthal on November 4.

Mike Kelley

21 Bridge End Farm Lane, Sandy HookÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â October 7, 2003

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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.

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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