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Fire Reports | October 1-8, 2025

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Wednesday, October 1: 8:25 am, fire alarm, 3 Trades Lane, Hook & Ladder and Sandy Hook responded; 1:24 pm, vehicle fire, I-84 West Exits 9 & 8, Hawleyville responded; 3:21 pm, medical assist, Black Walnut Drive, Hook & Ladder responded; 4:40 pm, motor vehicle accident (MVA), Main Street and Currituck Road, Hook & Ladder responded; 8:15 pm, MVA, I-84 East Exits 11 & 13, Sandy Hook responded; 11:48 pm, MVA, 66 Church Hill Road, Hook & Ladder responded.

Thursday, October 2: 7:37 am, fire alarm, 21 Merlins Lane, Dodgingtown and Hook & Ladder responded; 11:49 am, fire alarm, 53 Riverside Road, Hook & Ladder and Sandy Hook responded; 2:19 pm, fire alarm, 97 South Main Street, Botsford and Hook & Ladder responded; 4:54 pm, dumpster/debris fire, 52 Lakeview Terrace, Botsford, Hawleyville, and Sandy Hook responded; 7:13 pm, medical assist, Newfield Road, Hook & Ladder responded.

Friday, October 3: 2:24 pm, fire alarm, 3 Nunnawauk Road, Hook & Ladder, Botsford, and Sandy Hook responded; 20:44 pm, MVA, Botsford Hill and Swamp Roads, Botsford responded.

Saturday, October 4: 3:09 am, fire alarm, 1 Orchard Hill Road, Botsford responded; 11:28 am, fire alarm, 10 Willow Brook Lane, Dodgingtown and Hook & Ladder responded; 12:59 pm, fire alarm, 5 Arthur’s Court, Dodgingtown and Hook & Ladder responded; 1:24 pm, fire alarm, 153 Louis Hill Road, Sandy Hook responded; 5:19 pm, service call, 12 Church Hill Road, Hook & Ladder responded; 5:19 pm, MVA, Main Street and Church Hill Road, Hook & Ladder responded.

Monday, October 6: 11:42 am, medical assist, Roosevelt Drive, Hook & Ladder responded.

Tuesday, October 7: 11:43 am, medical assist, Church Hill Road, Hook & Ladder responded; 11:50 pm, tree/wires down, 115 Bears Hill Road, Botsford responded.

Wednesday, October 8: 8:15 am, MVA, Main Street and Church Hill Road, Hook & Ladder and Sandy Hook responded.

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I disagree. While I understand that many local Democrats are eager for a shift, now is not the time to hand over the town’s leadership to an untested and inexperienced candidate. Newtown faces real challenges — from infrastructure to responsible development — and those require steady, proven leadership, not someone still learning what the job entails. Experience matters. We have a seasoned First Selectman who has demonstrated the ability to manage complex projects, balance competing priorities, and keep the town moving forward with stability and accountability. The Democratic candidate’s only record of political leadership is a series of unsuccessful campaigns — in 2009, 2020, and again in 2023. That’s not experience; that’s persistence without results. Newtown deserves a leader who has already shown the ability to lead, not one who is still trying to prove they can. At a time when we need consistency and competence, let’s not gamble the town’s future on inexperience. Let’s stay the course with a First Selectman who knows the job, understands the community, and continues to put Newtown first.

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Leadership isn’t about slogans; it’s about showing up when it matters. Mr. Walczak has repeatedly refused to answer the tough questions facing Newtown, whether about his plans, his priorities, or how he intends to pay for them. That’s not leadership — that’s avoidance. This election isn’t about rehearsed talking points or fancy résumés. It’s about integrity, strength, and doing what’s right for the people of this town — not what’s politically convenient.

Walczak is a Proven Negotiator

I was disappointed to see such a negative characterization of Debbie’s leadership. Anyone who has worked with or interacted with her over the years knows how deeply she cares about her staff, the residents, and the town as a whole. Debbie has been the steady hand guiding the Town Clerk’s office since 2007 — through new technologies, changing state requirements, and even the toughest times in our community’s history. The office runs efficiently, delivers great service, and continually modernizes to meet residents’ needs — that doesn’t happen without strong leadership at the top. Debbie is accessible, professional, and dedicated to Newtown in every sense. We’re lucky to have someone who combines experience, compassion, and commitment in this important role. I hope residents will look at her record and continued service, not at divisive or misleading claims. Debbie’s leadership speaks for itself.

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“Hires great staff”…that much is true. Unfortunately, Debbie cannot retain her staff. Three of her best Assistants left because of the toxic environment. Never is credit given to her staff who are the ones actually doing the work. It appears that Debbie has enough work outside the Town Clerks office to occupy her time. Please give someone else a chance to serve the community she loves and vote for Renée Weinmann. It’s time to vote for the person and not according to party line. Respectfully, Ann LoBosco

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