Judith Ann (Hancox) Richardson, of Newtown, wife of the late Clifford A. Richardson, died March 15, 2019, at her home.
Judi was born in Bridgeport on March 31, 1939, the daughter of the late Robert an...
Rose Lawrence, 86, a lifelong resident of Newtown, departed this life on March 12, 2019, at River Glen Healthcare Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Earl Lawrence, Jr. Rose was born in Newto...
James J. O’Connell, Jr, age 56, a lifelong resident of Newtown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 13, at Danbury Hospital, with his extended family by his side.
He is preceded in death by his...
Gay Uhde passed away March 11, 2019, a year and four days after her husband, Bill Uhde, passed in March 7, 2018.
Married 56 years and longtime residents of Sandy Hook, they are survived by their child...
John J. Bojnowski, 43, passed away in his home in Albany, N.Y., on February 27, 2019.
Mr Bojnowski was preceded in death by his brother, Chad.
Mr Bojnowski is survived by his 6-year-old son, Caleb, of...
Robin Elizabeth Barrett, of Southbury, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2019. Born in Danbury, on October 30, 1965, she was the daughter of the late Penelope Henckel Barrett and Terry Arthur Barrett...
William John Kovack, husband of Vera “Be” “Bebe,” passed away Sunday evening, March 3, at Danbury Hospital. Bill was born on April 28, 1925, in Gloversville, N.Y., the son of Ethel Shear Kovack and St...
Gloria C. Ryan passed away on Monday, March 11, 2019, at Maplewood at Newtown after a long illness. A lifelong New Englander, she was born in Waterville, Maine, on October 28, 1925, to William Chasse ...
Jeanette Canfield (Lewis) Perry, 90, a resident of Bethel and Englewood, Fla., passed from this life on March 6, 2019, at The Cascades Assisted Living, surrounded by her loving family. Born January 2,...
Kenneth C. Della Corte, 56, of Monroe, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2019, at Bridgeport Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. The beloved son of the late Joseph and Gloria Della Corte, he w...
Here is how Wilton's elected officials supported their budget, From the Wilton Paper:
Please join us at the Annual Town Meeting (ATM) on Tuesday, May 6 and cast your vote on the Board of Selectmen and Board of Education budgets, as well as the mill rate and bonding referendums — collectively known as the ‘ATM Recommendations’. These recommendations reflect our community’s commitment to fiscal responsibility, outstanding education, and effective town services.
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."
