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Fire Reports | June 3-9, 2026

Published: Jun 15, 2026 8:00 am

Wednesday, June 3: 9:10 am, medical assist, Botsford Hill Road, Botsford responded; 11:59 am, fire alarm, 2 Saw Mill Road, Hawleyville and Hook & Ladder responded; 12:48 pm, brush fire, Berkshire and Bennetts Bridge Roads, Botsford and Sandy Hook responded; 1:37 pm, tree/wires down, 15 Rowledge Pond Road, Botsford responded; 4:51 pm, CO alarm, 18 Elana Lane, Sandy Hook responded; 4:52 pm, outside fire, 39 Pine Tree Hill Road, Hook & Ladder and Botsford responded; 6:14 pm, outside fire, 8 Miya Lane, Sandy Hook responded; 6:33 pm, smoke/odor investigation, 30 Pond Brook Road, Hook & Ladder responded; 8:25 pm, medical assist, Pond Brook Road, Hawleyville responded.

Thursday, June 4: 9:52 am, fluid spill, Berkshire Road and Skidmore Lane, Sandy Hook responded; 10:57 am, motor vehicle accident (MVA), 67 Church Hill Road, Hook & Ladder responded; 11:01 am, service call, 50 Elm Drive, Sandy Hook responded; 11:26 am, medical assist, Brushy Hill Road, Dodgingtown and Botsford responded; 11:36 pm, car fire, 1 High Rock Road, Sandy Hook responded.

Friday, June 5: 11:25 am, medical assist, I-84 West Exits 9 & 8, Hawleyville responded; 9:31 pm, cover assignment, 19 Riverside Road, Hook & Ladder responded.

Saturday, June 6: 1:50 pm, CO alarm, 19 Sleepy Hollow Road, Sandy Hook responded; 3:50 pm, MVA, I-84 West Exits 10 & 9, Hawleyville and Hook & Ladder responded; 3:50 pm, medical assist, Brushy Hill Road, Dodgingtown and Botsford responded; 8:40 pm, cover assignment, 18 Riverside Road, Botsford responded; 8:55 pm, tree/wires down, Buttonshop Road, Botsford responded; 9:06 pm, tree/wires down, 73 Bennetts Bridge Road, Sandy Hook responded; 10:24 pm, tree/wires down, 2 Chimney Swift Drive, Sandy Hook responded.

Sunday, June 7: 12:12 pm, fire alarm, 84 Lakeview Terrace, Sandy Hook responded; 3:03 pm, tree/wires down, 26 Platts Hill Road, Botsford responded.

Monday, June 8: 10:35 am, medical assist, The Boulevard, Hook & Ladder responded; 12:45 pm, fuel spill, Berkshire and Toddy Hill Roads, Sandy Hook responded; 1:23 pm, smoke/odor investigation, 49 Farrell Road, Hawleyville responded; 5:03 pm, tree/wires down, 9A Torey Lane, Hawleyville responded; 9:19 pm, service call, 21 Plumtrees Road, Danbury, Hook & Ladder responded.

Tuesday, June 9: 11:41 am, fire alarm, 21 Pecks Lane, Botsford and Hook & Ladder responded; 12:18 pm, fire alarm, 105 Church Hill Road, Hook & Ladder and Sandy Hook responded; 6:55 pm, fire alarm, 45 Main Street, Hook & Ladder and Sandy Hook responded.

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To add a bit more context: the adopted Borough budget was for just under $300,000 [https://boroughofnewtownct.gov/borough-of-newtown-budget-approved/]. $58,000 in legal fees (to date) means a significant cost must be shouldered by Borough residents and businesses, increasing taxes noticeably. Many of those pushing the lawsuits were not subject to the added costs because they do not reside nor do business in the Borough.

What’s Going On In The Borough?

Well said. Unfortunately, we are back to more of the same and we know how this will end. However, it gives us an opportunity to question many ways in which the DTC failed residents, voters, candidates, everyone. Brandon Moore was the first candidate to voice interest in running. A strong and well prepared candidate that the town republicans did not want to run against. They made it clear they wanted Ku to be the candidate. We all know you endorse the candidate you have no concerns about. Once Ku decided to try to unseat Bolinsky again, the DTC should have done what it can do and that was choose a candidate or put a good process in place to set up forums and get the caucus over and done smoothly, fairly, and ethically. It did neither. and this is what resulted: The Young Dem Debate became a Ku strategy to claim Ku being victimized, and it backfired; Ku's previous campaign committee went with Brandon Moore in hopes of finally flipping the seat; the DTC delay in organizing any candidate forums led to an inability to get the information out to all (as we see in complaints from new residents regarding lack of information); the DTC was severely split by the caucus chaos and some did not fully participate as a result; and we are back to square one with the candidate Alex Villamil preferred, and the same old guard and the same chance of flipping the seat.

Brandon Moore vs. More of the Same

Wholeheartedly agree with your concerns. There were many troubling issues raised about access to the democratic caucus process.

Democratic Caucus — Tremendous Turnout Meets Poor Planning

Welcome and thank you for your insightfulness. I agree wholeheartedly, however, you will soon learn that the intention is to contain participation. I believe the new residents and the new families are invaluable and hope that you will attend a DTC meeting. You will learn a great deal. Second Thursday of the Month and tonight, June 11th, 7 pm, it is at the Edmond Town Hall. : )

Connecting The Vote In Today’s Age

Mr. Ackert’s letter leaves out an important point: many of the legal expenses he references exist because of the legal challenges and complaints he and his facebook group has chosen to pursue. It is not fair to blame the Borough Zoning Commission Chair for costs that were driven, in large part, by Mr. Ackert’s own actions. Taxpayers should understand that litigation and FOIA complaints do not appear out of nowhere. They are initiated by individuals who decide to take those matters forward. Public officials should absolutely be held accountable, and the Borough should follow proper procedures at all times. But accountability should run both ways. If someone repeatedly challenges the Borough through legal channels, then points to the resulting legal bills as proof of poor leadership, the public deserves that context. Reasonable people can disagree about zoning decisions, development, and procedure. However, turning every disagreement into a legal fight has consequences, and those consequences are paid for by Borough taxpayers. Before assigning blame for legal expenses, Mr. Ackert should acknowledge his own role in creating them.

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