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By ANDY GOROSKO

Published: Jan 20, 2012 12:00 am

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Slick Conditions

Police report that motorist Jack Belmuth, 51, of 14 Horseshoe Ridge Road was driving a 2007 Jeep Wrangler SUV southward on Poverty Hollow Road in slick conditions at about 5:55 am on January 17, when the vehicle slid off the pavement at the northbound road shoulder and then struck a fence at 45 Poverty Hollow Road.

Belmuth was not injured. Police said they verbally warned him for traveling too fast for conditions.

Slippery Pavement

Motorist Thomas Harrison, 17, of 7 Old Purdy Station Road was driving a 2009 Honda CRV SUV northward near 12 Hattertown Road about 7:46 am on January 17, when the vehicle slid on the snowy/slushy road and then went across the southbound lane, struck some curbing and then traveled down an embankment, coming to rest against a tree, police said.

Harrison was not injured. Police said they issued him a written warning for traveling too fast for conditions.

Snowy

During snowy conditions about 9:14 am on January 17, motorist Chloe Mora, 18, of 21 Cottonwood Trail was driving a 1999 Volvo S-70 sedan southward on Bancroft Road when the vehicle went off the northbound road shoulder and struck some metal guardrailing, police said.

Mora was not injured. Police said they gave Mora an infraction for making a restricted turn.

Slick Street

Police report that motorist Austin Cirella, 19, of 23 Saw Mill Ridge Road was driving a 2000 Toyota Camry sedan southward near 2-A Saw Mill Road about 1:49 am on January 17, when the vehicle went out of control on the snowy/icy road, slid off the pavement and landed in a ditch.

There were no injuries. Police said they verbally warned Cirella for making a restricted turn.

Dodge Vs Buick

Police said that motorist Tyler Hoffman, 17, of 181 Berkshire Road was driving a 1999 Dodge 2500 pickup truck on Elm Drive, as motorist Maria Imbimbo, 79, of Shelton was driving a 1991 Buick LeSabre sedan southward on South Main Street at about 5:17 pm on January 17.

The Dodge then attempted to enter South Main Street, but collided with the Buick, police said. Imbimbo reported neck pain, but declined medical treatment, police said.

Police said they issued Hoffman an infraction for failure to grant the right of way.

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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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