Robert Michael "Bob" DeCarlo, 51, of Sandy Hook, beloved husband of Wendy (Johnson) DeCarlo, died March 20. Born September 13, 1966, in Stamford, he was the son of the late Theresa (Luberto) and John ...
Cynthia Proulx "Cindy" Hedrick, 59, of Newtown died unexpectedly March 21, at her home. She died peacefully in her sleep with family members nearby. She was born in Fitchburg, Mass., on August 14, 195...
Edite "Edie" Mei, 82, of Newtown, formerly of Bethel, died peacefully March 22 at the Lutheran Home in Southbury, after a courageous battle with melanoma. She was born in Riga, Latvia, on March 17, 19...
Ronald John "Ron" Calderone, 66, of Newtown, died March 24 after a courageous battle with a long illness. He was at home and peacefully surrounded by his family for his last hours. He will always be k...
Anna Marie Scheie Schwartz, 71, of Trumbull, died February 8. Born to Anna (Frøystein) and Harald Scheie on November 17, 1946, in Staten Island, N.Y., she grew up the eldest of five children a...
Robert M. "Bob" Spolar, 82, of Southington, formerly of Newtown, died March 19 at Hartford Hospital. He was the loving husband of the late Linda (Reilly) O'Connor Spolar for 25 years. He was born on O...
Peter A. Sola, 78, of Woodbury died March 15. He was born January 19, 1940, in the Bronx, N.Y., son of Pasquina and Anthony Sola. He was the beloved husband of Lorraine Sola. They met and married in 1...
Richard C. "Chris" Fleisch, 61, of Monroe died peacefully February 21 in Vitas Hospice at St Mary's Hospital in Waterbury, three days after his birthday. He was born on February 18, 1957, in Bridgepor...
Donald Brian Eaton, 61, of Ansonia, formerly of Sandy Hook, died unexpectedly March 13, at Griffin Hospital. He was born in Danbury, on November 1, 1956, and was the son of the late Helen and Dwight E...
Faith Gulick, 84, of Sandy Hook died February 13 at Masonicare in Newtown. A native of Bronxville, N.Y., Ms Gulick resided for almost 60 years at 68 Church Hill Road, the oldest house in Sandy Hook.
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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.
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.
