WOODBURY — Eleanor (Fusco) Gillette, 85, died on June 7, 2019. She was the wife of the late Earl Hunter Gillette for 58 years. Mrs Gillette was born January 8, 1934, in Westchester County, N.Y., daugh...
Richard Bruce Johnston (“Dick,” “Butch,” “Stick,” and “Pops”), of Newtown, entered eternal sleep on June 28, 2019. He was born in Bridgeport on April 16, 1939, a son of the late Arthur and Mary (DeRou...
Frank S. DiPaola, 75, of Vero Beach, Fla., passed away peacefully in his home on June 25, 2019. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on June 7, 1944, to Frank and Anna (Amalifitano) DiPaola.
His is survived...
UPDATE: On Tuesday, July 23, Honan Funeral Home announced, "Due to the paving of the parking lot at St Rose of Lima Church, the Mass of Christian Burial for Maryann F. Carbone scheduled for Monday...
Philip Andrew Zuvanich, 20, of Sandy Hook, passed away suddenly on June 23, along with one of his very best friends.
He was the beloved son of Sandy and Paul Zuvanich and cherished brother to Sarah an...
Elliot Chase Gregory, resident of Sandy Hook and graduate of Newtown High School, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019. He was 20 years old.
He was born in Norwalk to Henry and Mary Ellen Collins Greg...
Michael Francis Kutka, of Newtown, passed peacefully on June 25, 2019, at his home after a short illness.
He will be sadly missed by his wife, Anne (neé Haughey); sons, Michael and Patrick; daughters-...
Allen H. Hubbard, 57, died peacefully in his sleep on June 22, 2019, at his home in Newtown. He was born in Danbury and was a resident of Newtown for the past 34 years. He was an active member of the ...
Steven Paul Earl, born May 2, 1951, died on June 11, 2019, way too young.
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of a truly great husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and man: ...
Edward Clayton Conger, Jr, also known as Skip, was born to parents Edward Conger, Sr, and Emma Conger on November 1, 1939, in Bridgeport.
Edward has now joined his parents, four siblings, half-brother...
I agree with your point, Tom.
However, the sheer volume of Trump's false statements and claims -- vs. anyone else -- is astonishing and noteworthy.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/False_or_misleading_statements_by_Donald_Trump
President Biden, too, has claimed “inflation was 0%,” when in fact prices remained elevated. He told us his Afghanistan withdrawal was a “success,” even though Americans and allies were left behind and 13 service members lost their lives. He promised not to build another foot of border wall, but later quietly restarted construction. These examples matter just as much as Trump’s because they show that political dishonesty isn’t unique to one side.
The point is not to excuse Trump or Biden—it’s to recognize that truth matters, and voters deserve accountability from all leaders. Singling out one politician while giving others a free pass only fuels division.
It’s important to put the 8-30g application into context. The reason developers in our town resort to Connecticut’s 8-30g affordable housing statute is precisely because obstructionist voices, led by Mr. Ackert, have repeatedly opposed reasonable housing proposals through local zoning channels. When projects are delayed or denied outright under the guise of “protecting character,” developers have little choice but to pursue the state-level remedy.
Mr. Ackert portrays 8-30g as a loophole being abused, when in fact it exists because communities that resist creating diverse housing options need accountability. If our town had a stronger record of working collaboratively to meet housing needs, developers wouldn’t feel compelled to bypass local boards in the first place.
Regarding wetlands and Inland Wetlands Commission review, it’s worth remembering that these processes are not ignored or hidden from the public. Applications that impact wetlands must comply with environmental regulations, and developers are subject to oversight. Suggesting otherwise unfairly discredits both the staff and the commission, who follow established procedures.
The public certainly deserves transparency, but it is misleading to imply that this project was pushed through in secret. The broader issue is that continued “Not In My Back Yard” obstructionism drives applicants to use 8-30g, ensuring that local zoning boards lose the very control residents claim to want preserved.
If we truly want more local say in how projects are shaped, then we need to stop reflexively opposing housing and start working constructively with applicants. Mr. Ackert’s campaign of resistance has only created the exact conditions he now complains about.
It's certainly good news that a temporary patch to rationed water in Newtown is in effect. But taking a year to come up with a patch is concerning. Where is the sense of urgency to get this permanently fixed?
