George E. Gollenberg, 87, of Newtown, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 6, at the Lutheran Home in Southbury. He was born in Bridgeport, the son of Albert, Sr, and Marie (Schweitzer) Gollenb...
Walter William White, age 84, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2019, at Regional Hospice and Palliative Care in Danbury. Born in Port Chester, N.Y., on April 23, 1935, he was the son of the last H...
It is with great sadness that the family of Josephine Licciardi Pipitone announces her passing on Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at the age of 90 years.
Josephine — “Pina,” “Nonna” — will be lovingly rem...
Oral “Olley” Tillman Moore, age 88, passed away on August 27, 2019, at Newtown Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. He was born September 27, 1930, in Slater, Mo., to Clyde and Anna (Krueger) Moore.
H...
Darlene M. Spencer, 60, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 26, 2019, at Yale New Haven Hospital.
A celebration of the wonderful life of Darlene Spencer will take place at the Castle Hill Farm, at ...
Bernardine M. Alward (Binnette), of Westport, died August 12 at home. She was 89.
Bernardine and her husband, Al, enjoyed living and raising a family in Westport for more than 50 years. She loved the ...
Eric K. Yacovelli, 54, of Newtown, passed away on August 11, 2019.
A loving and devoted father, his greatest joys in life were his daughters, Brianna, Kayla, and Jenna. He is also survived by his sist...
Charles Edward Shepard, 91, of Newtown, passed away quietly at his home on Sunday, August 18, 2019.
Charlie was a bulldozer operator with the international union of operating engineers local 478. Char...
Margo Jane Siemen Lopez-Cepero, 79, died peacefully on Sunday, August 11, 2019, at Newtown Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Newtown.
She is survived by her husband of almost 55 years, Henry; a...
Clement Richard Kopnicky passed away peacefully on August 16, 2019, in Ridgefield. Mr Kopnicky was born on April 3, 1937, in Stratford, to parents Joseph Andrew Kopnicky and Elizabeth Mary Dugas.
He a...
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.
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."
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.
