High Speed

By ANDY GOROSKO

Published: Oct 24, 2008 12:00 am

High Speed

Police report that they stopped motorist Jason Perrotta, 38, of Stratford about 11 am October 16 for traveling 54 miles per hour in a posted 30-mph zone on Wasserman Way.

After investigating, police charged Perrotta with traveling too fast for conditions and with driving while under suspension.

After he posted $250 bail, police released Perrotta for an October 24 appearance in Danbury Superior Court.

CDs Found

On October 15, a person found a black leather case containing 62 compact discs on the section of Philo Curtis Road nearer to its intersection with Pole Bridge Road in Sandy Hook, police report. Philo Curtis Road links Pole Bridge Road to Riverside Road.

Police are holding the CDs for safekeeping. Police ask the owner to contact them at the police station at 3 Main Street, telephone 426-5841, to claim the CDs.

Items Recovered

On the morning of October 18, after receiving a call, police went to the vicinity of 8 Huntingtown Road and found several pieces of power equipment that appear to have been stolen and then discarded.

The items were found near the Huntingtown Road bridge, which crosses above a tributary of the Pootatuck River.

Found were a leaf blower, a power washer, and an air compressor. Police ask anyone with information on the matter to contact them at the police station at 3 Main Street, telephone 426-5841.

Bicycle in Woods

On the afternoon of October 14, an abandoned bicycle was found in a wooded area near the intersection of Wasserman Way and Oakview Road. The owner may claim it the police station at 3 Main Street, telephone 426-5841.

Church Hill Road

Police said that they stopped motorist Andrew Bolmer, 20, of 31 Swamp Road on Church Hill Road about 8:12 pm October 18 to investigate.

Police said they charged Bolmer with a headlamp violation and with driving while under suspension.

Police released Bolmer on written promise to appear in court on November 4.

Intersection Crash

Police report a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of The Boulevard Extension and Hanover Road about 1:08 pm October 19.

Motorist Darren Joseph, 17, of Danbury, who was driving a 1993 Toyota Camry, was traveling southward on Hanover Road and was attempting to drive straight through the intersection to The Boulevard Extension, police said.

At that time, motorist Patricia King, 46, of Redding, who was driving a 2005 Acura MDX northward on The Boulevard Extension, attempted to make a left turn onto Hanover Road, police said.

The two vehicles collided.

The drivers did not receive medical treatment at the scene, police said. Hook & Ladder firefighters responded to the accident. Police issued King a written warning for failure to grant the right of way.

DUI Arrest

State police report that they used a laser-based device to measure the speed of motorist Timothy Camarota, 29, of Shelton on Interstate 84 at about 1 am October 19.

State police said they followed Camarota off I-84 to Route 34 where they stopped him to investigate, after which they gave him field sobriety tests. State police said they charged Camarota with driving under the influence and with speeding.

He was released on $500 bail for an October 27 court appearance.

Highway DUI

State police said they stopped motorist Jennifer Laurer, 38, of Bristol for a motor vehicle violation on westbound Interstate 84, east of Exit 11, about 12:25 am October 17.

After investigating, state police charged her with driving under the influence and with failure to drive in the proper lane.

No information on Laurerâs bail or court appearance was available.

Sideswiped

State police report that driver Melvin McCarley, 78, of Danbury was driving a 1999 Ford E-350 passenger-style van without any passengers eastward on Interstate 84, west of Exit 10, about 6:18 am October 17, when the van was sideswiped by an unknown vehicle, damaging the vanâs left side.

The unknown vehicle could not be located, state police said. There were no injuries. The van is used by Almost Home Adult Day Care of Danbury, state police said.

Five Charges

About 7:16 am October 18, while monitoring traffic flow on South Main Street, police noticed that motorist Adam Hayden, 24, of Monroe was driving a Volkswagen which had a defective tail lamp, so they stopped him to investigate.

Police charged Hayden with failure to have a functioning tail lamp, driving with a suspended license, failure to return a suspended license to the state Department of Motor Vehicles, driving without automotive insurance, and driving an unregistered vehicle.

After he posted $100 bail, police released Hayden for a June 30 court appearance.

Larceny Warrant

Police said that while they were at a Newtown High School football game at the schoolâs sports stadium at about 8:20 pm October 17, they spotted a 16-year-old boy for whom they held an arrest warrant.

Police then charged the youth with sixth-degree larceny in connection with an incident that occurred on September 18.

Following arrest processing, police released the boy on written promise to appear on November 7 in Danbury Juvenile Offender Court. State law shields the identities of people under age 18 who are charged with crimes.

Warrant

After learning that police held a warrant for his arrest, Peter P. Bliss, 27, of Bethel, went to the police station on the night of October 20 and was charged.

Police said they charged Bliss with second-degree failure to appear in court, first-degree criminal trespassing, and disorderly conduct. Police said they received the warrant because Bliss had failed to make a scheduled court appearance.

The original charges stem from an April 2007 incident on Boggs Hill Road.

Police released Bliss on $500 bail for a November 4 appearance in Danbury Superior Court.

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The Editor suggest a meeting between the "Rock This Democracy " and the Police Commission. As a former Police Commissioner the Chief should have followed the chain of command and discussed this with the Police Commission. The Chief reports to the Elected Police Commission not our Republican First Selection. Can't help but feel this is Republican politics again making an issue out of a non issue.

Assembly Ordinance?

I support Chief Kullgren’s request to explore permitting, and cost-sharing for large gatherings. The right to protest is a cornerstone of our democracy, and I fully support the constitutional right to free speech and assembly. However, where and how often these protests occur matters. Main Street is not just a symbol — it’s a vital artery for daily life in town. When events are held there monthly, and at increasing scale, they cause disruption to residents, businesses, and traffic. While the Rock This Democracy group may describe these protests as unique or urgent, the frequency — roughly once every two weeks this spring — suggests more of a recurring series than a singular, spontaneous moment of civic expression. This isn’t about silencing anyone. It’s about fairness, public safety, and fiscal responsibility. Every time a protest happens, our police department is forced to assign resources, often on overtime. That expense adds up quickly. If any group wants to use public space regularly, particularly in a way that impacts traffic and requires police presence, then it’s reasonable for the town to consider permitting and cost-sharing — just as we do for other organized events like races, festivals, or parades. Let’s protect everyone’s rights — including the right of the community to function smoothly and the right of taxpayers not to bear undue cost for repeated events. I trust the Council to consider a reasonable path forward that balances speech with responsibility.

David, your passion for transparency would carry more weight if it weren’t routinely wielded like a cudgel. Let's set the record straight: no one is against easier access to documents or better online availability—we all want an informed public. But there's a difference between constructive advocacy and the kind of grandstanding that costs this town time, morale, and taxpayer money. You cite Ridgefield’s practices—great. Let's talk about that like adults. But instead, what we see is a steady stream of accusatory posts, legal challenges, and FOIA blitzes aimed less at solving problems and more at creating headlines. It’s not “slander” to point out that your approach often does more to divide and exhaust than to help. I’ve been at the very meetings you claim are inaccessible or opaque. I’ve seen your group turn logistical hiccups into conspiracy theories. I’ve watched as staff—who already work overtime—are dragged into another fishing expedition while real civic needs are left hanging. You’re not just pushing for access; you’re using the tools of open government to grind its gears to a halt. That’s not progress. That’s obstruction dressed up as advocacy. And the people paying for it—literally—are your neighbors. Let’s stop pretending it’s just about uploading PDFs. The issue here is how we engage. We can have real conversations about modernization without constant accusations, FOIA skirmishes, and Facebook pile-ons. Until then, I’ll continue to call out tactics that undermine, not uplift, our town.

Calls For Policies To Create Greater Transparency

The bottom line is this: costs are up, and no group—including teachers—is exempt. Ignoring Anthem’s recommended 22% increase last year may have directly caused the $2 million shortfall. Everyone has to share in the fix. That might mean higher premiums and leaner benefits. Complaints alone won’t solve the problem—realistic solutions will. I urge all Newtown Teachers to email their Union leaders and express their support for higher premiums.

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Its really easy to make assertions and cast doubts from behind a keyboard....a little too easy aparently. You might try conducting the actual research BEFORE doing it next time. If you do, you too will find that there's no need to imagine such a policy to improve public transparency and participation. Take a look at Ridgefield's P&Z meeting agendas on their website for starters. They are just one town that provide links to electronic copies of applications and other public documents, so that their commissioners and residents can easily access them and be well-informed, before meetings and public hearings occur and without making them drive to town hall (during business hours) to ask their land use staff to pull the files and make copies of them, saving everyone time (time is money), and gasoline, and missed work. Most applicants alrleady submit electronic copies, and for those who don't, it's a lot easier for a staffer to scan them once, than to have to make copies every time someone asks for them. And please don't misrepresent or slander those who advocate for smart, low impact & sustainable development policies and practices as 'anti-development'.

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