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Fire Reports | April 23-29, 2025

Published: May 05, 2025 8:00 am

Wednesday, April 23: 8:52 am, fire alarm, 139 Toddy Hill Road, Botsford, Sandy Hook, and Hook & Ladder responded; 4:27 pm, service call, 20 Narragansett Trail, Sandy Hook responded; 7:07 pm, medical assist, Church Hill Road, Hook & Ladder responded.

Thursday, April 24: 2:29 am, fire alarm, 139 Toddy Hill Road, Botsford, Sandy Hook, and Hook & Ladder responded; 2:29 am, fire alarm, 6 Queen Street, Hook & Ladder responded; 10:47 am, outside fire, 52 Scudder Road, Dodgingtown responded; 11:40 am, fuel spill, 5 Queen Street, Hook & Ladder responded; 10:02 pm, motor vehicle accident (MVA), 301 South Main Street, Botsford responded.

Friday, April 25: 2:07 pm, smoke/odor investigation, 35 High Rock Road, Botsford responded; 2:14 pm, medical assist, The Boulevard, Hook & Ladder responded; 6:52 pm, gas leak, 27 Pole Bridge Road, Sandy Hook responded; 7:56 pm, fire alarm, 14 Pheasant Ridge Road, Hawleyville responded; 8:40 pm, MVA, I-84 East Exits 8 & 10, Hawleyville responded.

Saturday, April 26: 6:17 am, tree/wires down, Tomahawk and Totem Trails, Sandy Hook responded; 8:28 am, smoke/odor investigation, 1 Hemlock Drive, Botsford responded; 5:19 pm, service call, Main Street and Church Hill Road, Hook & Ladder responded; 7:52 pm, medical assist, Shut Road, Dodgingtown responded; 8:26 pm, CO alarm, 21 Jeremiah Road, Sandy Hook responded; 8:49 pm, MVA, 138 South Main Street, Botsford responded; 9:05 pm, fire alarm, 105 Church Hill Road, Sandy Hook responded; 11:09 pm, medical assist, Algonquin Trail, Sandy Hook responded.

Sunday, April 27: 3:16 pm, medical assist, I-84 East Exits 9 & 10, Hawleyville responded; 3:33 pm, fire alarm, 39 Deep Brook Road, Hook & Ladder responded; 4:10 pm, fire alarm, 4 Rocky Wood Drive, Sandy Hook responded; 4:30 pm, fire alarm, 39 Deep Brook Road, Hook & Ladder responded; 6:22 pm, fire alarm, 1 Quarry Ridge Drive, Sandy Hook responded.

Monday, April 28: 12:10 pm, tree/wires down, 91 Toddy Hill Road, Botsford responded; 1:17 pm, medical assist, Church Hill Road, Hook & Ladder responded; 3:41 pm, service call, New Milford, NUSAR responded; 3:43 pm, CO alarm, 15 Founders Lane, Sandy Hook responded; 7:42 pm, smoke/odor investigation, 35 High Rock Road, Botsford responded.

Tuesday, April 29: 3:03 am, MVA, I-84 West Exit 11 Off-Ramp, Sandy Hook and Hook & Ladder responded; 7:58 am, MVA, 1-84 West, Exits 11 & 10, Sandy Hook responded; 1:05 pm, smoke/odor investigation, Hook & Ladder responded; 2:08 pm, brush fire, Hattertown and Guinea Roads, Botsford responded; 10:38 pm, smoke/odor investigation, 19 Pine Street, Sandy Hook responded.

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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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