Obituaries

Patricia Joanne Armstrong

Published: February 25, 2014 12:00 am

Patricia Joanne Armstrong, 70, of Newtown died February 24 at home. She succumbed to leukemia. She was born in Ogdensburg, N.Y., May 27, 1943, the daughter of Anna and Alfred Wild. She attended Ogdens...

Matthew H. Gorham

Published: February 25, 2014 12:00 am

Matthew H. Gorham, 47, of Simsbury, beloved husband of Tracy (Geary) Gorham, and son of Howard W. and Barbara (Goerts) Gorham, died February 21. He was born January 6, 1967, in Danbury, and grew up in...

John R. Miller, Sr

Published: February 21, 2014 12:00 am

John R. Miller, Sr, 84, of North Fort Myers, Fla., husband of Janet Mahanna Yarrish Miller, died February 3 at Heartland Medical Center, Fort Myers. He was born in Bridgeport, September 7, 1929, son o...

Mildred Aldino

Published: February 20, 2014 12:00 am

Mildred Aldino, 91, of Stratford, widow of Leonard P. Aldino, died February 15, at Milford Hospital. Born in Bridgeport, March 14, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Anna Basco Nakon...

Eva L. Dana

Published: February 19, 2014 12:00 am

Eva L. “Bunny” (Teague) Dana, 101, of Duxbury, Mass., died at her home February 12. She was the beloved wife of C. Lincoln Dana, MD. She was born February 29, 1912, in Beverly, Mass. Her daughter Jane...

Charles Joseph Pascal

Published: February 18, 2014 12:00 am

Charles Joseph Pascal, 79, of Newtown died February 14 at Danbury Hospital. Mr Pascal was the husband of the late Jeanette (Arcuni) Pascal. He was born October 8, 1934, in Bronx, N.Y., a son of Anita ...

Joseph R. Christiano III

Published: February 17, 2014 12:00 am

Joseph R. Christiano III, 21, of Bethel died February 11 at his home. Born in Danbury, July 21, 1992, Joe graduated Newtown High School in 2010 and attended Naugatuck Community College, where he was p...

Jerry Richard Stob

Published: February 17, 2014 12:00 am

Jerry Richard Stob, 76, of Jenison, Mich., died February 16. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 54 years, Sandra (Van Dam); children Sharon Mathews and David Smith of Newtown, and Lynda and...

Cedric Carmichael

Published: February 17, 2014 12:00 am

Cedric Carmichael, 92, of Milford died February 11. He was born in Milford, May 13, 1921, in the old Stockade House when it was used as the first Milford Hospital. He was the son of Estella and Russel...

Mike Mayer

Published: February 14, 2014 12:00 am

Mike Mayer, 74, of Pawling, N.Y., submitted his final grades after fighting pancreatic cancer for as long as humanly possible, February 12. He was born March 18, 1940. His wife of 50 years, Judith Upt...

The Voters Chose Newtown

The Plastic Problem

Margaret ‘Peggy’ Elizabeth Annett (July 31, 1943-April 26, 2025)

Making America: The Story Of An Immigrant

Snapshot: Andy Ashla

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.

Budget, Capital Projects Pass: Officials Respond

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."

Great effort by the those who attended to shine a light on the attacks on Democracy. Thanks for the article so all can understand whats happening.

Hundreds Attend ‘Rock This Democracy’ Rally

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.

Discusses Role As Registrar

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Patricia Joanne Armstrong

Matthew H. Gorham

John R. Miller, Sr

Mildred Aldino

Eva L. Dana

Charles Joseph Pascal

Joseph R. Christiano III

Jerry Richard Stob

Cedric Carmichael

Mike Mayer