Obituaries

Marion Faulhaber Daily

Published: January 07, 2014 12:00 am

Marion Faulhaber Daily, 97, died January 6 of natural causes at Ridgefield Crossing Assisted Living Center in Ridgefield, where she lived for several years. She was born October 8, 1916, to Emma (Swan...

Nicholas Piperis

Published: January 06, 2014 12:00 am

Nicholas Piperis, 86, of Sandy Hook died January 2, with his wife Rosalie and four children by his side. He was born June 4, 1927, in Mount Vernon, N.Y., to Maria and Pasquale Piperis, and was raised ...

Kirk Bruce Fraczek

Published: January 06, 2014 12:00 am

Kirk Bruce Fraczek, 61, of Newtown died peacefully January 4, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Bridgeport, February 15, 1952, to Yvonne and Bruce ...

Irene Catherine Quinn

Published: January 03, 2014 12:00 am

Irene Catherine (Colgan) Quinn, 94, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, died peacefully December 30 in Ridgefield after a long illness. She was the devoted wife of Terrance John ...

Richard W. Dick

Published: January 02, 2014 12:00 am

Richard W. Dick, 88, of Trumbull died December 28. He was born in New York City and later moved to Trumbull where he resided with his wife of 60 years, Elizabeth (Strickland) Dick. In addition to his ...

Eric Oscar Person

Published: December 31, 2013 12:00 am

Eric Oscar Person, 95, a longtime resident of Fairfield, died December 22 in Beacon Falls, Conn. He was born in Bridgeport to Anna and Oscar Person, and was raised in Newtown on the family farm, locat...

Thelma Robb

Published: December 31, 2013 12:00 am

Thelma Robb, 86, died peacefully December 29 at the Maplewood Senior Living facility in Newtown. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on March 19, 1927, she was the daughter of Clara and Tideman "Tom" Olsen. She w...

Andrew Charney

Published: December 31, 2013 12:00 am

Andrew Charney died peacefully at his home in Southbury, Monday, December 30, surrounded by his loving family, after a short illness. He was the beloved husband of Doris Wildman Charney for 69 years. ...

Frank Edson Furze, Jr

Published: December 30, 2013 12:00 am

Frank Edson Furze, Jr, 92, of Newtown, died December 29, at Danbury Hospital. He was born in Detroit to Madeline (Serrell) Edson Furze and Frank Furze, Sr, and was a longtime Newtown resident. He was ...

Ruth J. Hart

Published: December 30, 2013 12:00 am

Ruth J. Hart, 82, of Southbury, died peacefully, December 26, at Danbury Hospital, after battling month-long health complications. She was born May 31, 1931, in Yonkers, New York. Her beloved son La...

A Very Successful Donation Day

Says Referendum Process ‘Lacking Leadership’

Thank You, Newtown Voters

Democracy At Work

Happy To See Taunton Site Developed

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 Chose Newtown

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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Marion Faulhaber Daily

Nicholas Piperis

Kirk Bruce Fraczek

Irene Catherine Quinn

Richard W. Dick

Eric Oscar Person

Thelma Robb

Andrew Charney

Frank Edson Furze, Jr

Ruth J. Hart