Irene Mias, 87, of Sandy Hook, died peacefully June 18. Born July 25, 1927, in Bayside, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Mary Ann (Humenik) and George Evancik.
Mrs Mias and her late husband, St...
Patricia Anne Neary Glover of Woodbury, born in Rochester, N.Y., died June 12.
A former resident of Newtown, she is survived by her beloved husband of 34 years, Lee W. Glover, Sr; her sons, Tim Ennis...
Stanley M. Bernstein, 80, died on June 11, surrounded by his family, after a long illness.
A 45-year resident of Mt Kisco, N.Y., Mr Bernstein was born on May 6, 1935, in Brooklyn, N.Y.
He was the fath...
Michael D. Hurley, 76, of Newtown died May 29 in Colorado Springs, Colo., with his loving wife of 43 years by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer. Mr Hurley was visiting family at the time...
Ann Lisa (Cook) Osto, 73, died peacefully June 6, in the compassionate care of Regional Hospice Center for Comfort Care and Healing in Danbury. She spent her final days surrounded by the love of famil...
Richard V. “Rich” Petershack of Oconomowoc, Wis., 87, formerly of Richardson, Texas, and Brookfield and West Allis, Wis., died June 5. He was born April 1, 1928, to Marie and Victor Petershack. After ...
Dorothy Thompson, 91, formerly of Newtown, died peacefully June 4, in Fort Myers, Fla., after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late S. Franklyn Thompson. She was born July 6, 1923, in Sharon...
Mary Jane Murphy, 86, died May 18. She was born in Wellington, Kansas, and was the daughter of the late Hubert A. and Grace Smith Richards.
Four daughters, Lynda G. Lindbloom of Newtown, Susan Jean Ki...
Burial for Newtown resident George William Wheeler, who died December 16, 2014, will take place Friday, June 12, at The Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., at 1 pm.
Mr Wheeler served with the...
Helen Dorothy (Hrivnak) Andrejczyk, 86, a resident of Monroe since 1959, and formerly of Newtown, beloved wife for 24 years of the late Edward Andrejczyk, died peacefully June 1 in Windsor. Born in he...
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.
