Kanga R. Price, 67, of Norwalk, and a former Newtown resident many years ago, died at home May 2, after battling a long illness. She was born in Stamford Hospital, May 26, 1946, and was the daughter o...
Arthur J. Outhouse, 77, a lifelong resident of Croton Falls, N.Y., died April 29 on Hilton Head Island, S.C. He was born October 5, 1936, in Mount Kisco, N.Y., to Beatrice (Purdy) and S. Ralph Outhous...
Frank Scalzo, 86, of Danbury, beloved husband of Concetta (Fiore) Scalzo, died May 1 in his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 7, 1928, in Casanove, DeCollatura, Italy, to Rosina...
Harvey Botsford Rasmussen, 86, of Newtown, a beloved husband, brother, uncle, and friend, died peacefully May 2 at Bethel Health Care. He was born December 6, 1927, to Mayla and George Rasmussen of Bo...
Anna R. Dutko, 87, of Newtown, formerly of Bridgeport and Lewisville, Texas, died May 1, surrounded by family at Masonicare of Newtown. She was born May 5, 1926, in Caklov, Czechoslovakia, and emigrat...
Gino M. Bossio, 64, of Stratford, beloved husband of Sharon Bailey Bossio, died peacefully April 30 in Bridgeport Hospital. He was born in Bridgeport, July 6, 1949, a son of Adelina and Pasquale Boss...
Edward P. “Ed” Brandon, 98, of Brookfield died peacefully April 26, surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 20, 1915, in Yonkers, N.Y.
His children and their spouses, Rosemary and Richard...
Pamela Marie Sugden, 44, of Stratford, daughter of Joseph Hart Sugden of Newtown and the late Margaret Zukowski Sugden, died unexpectedly at Bridgeport Hospital April 27. She was born May 19, 1969, in...
Bertrand Joyime Ouellette, 78, of Newtown died peacefully in his home April 28, surrounded by family. He was born in Madawaska, Maine, May 29, 1935, the son of Sadie (Lagasse) and Joyime Ouellette.
Mr...
Sister Ethel MacIlvain (Sister Mary Carl), 91, a member of the Sisters of Saint Joseph, West Hartford, died at Lourdes Health Care Center in Wilton April 26. Born in New York City, December 8, 1922, o...
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.
