Obituaries

Matthew Joseph D'Amato

Published: July 08, 2013 12:00 am

Matthew Joseph D'Amato, 73, of Trumbull, loving husband of Linda Lutters D'Amato, died June 30. Born in Yonkers, N.Y., September 8, 1939, he was a son of Alfonso F. and Jennie Saltarelli D'Amato. In a...

Matthew Joseph D'Amato

Published: July 08, 2013 12:00 am

Joseph E. Yanzo, Jr

Published: July 02, 2013 12:00 am

Joseph E. Yanzo, Jr, 71, of Newtown, widower of the late Elizabeth Rogers Maestro Yanzo, died peacefully on Sunday, June 30, surrounded by all of his children after a hard-fought battle with leukemia....

Gerard Carino

Published: July 02, 2013 12:00 am

Gerard “Jerry” Carino, 87, of Danbury, beloved husband of Rose (DeVito) Carino, died peacefully at Laurel Ridge Nursing Home in Ridgefield on Sunday, June 30. He was born in Port Chester, N.Y., on Nov...

Joseph E. Yanzo, Jr

Published: July 02, 2013 12:00 am

Gerard Carino

Published: July 02, 2013 12:00 am

James MacKerracher

Published: July 01, 2013 12:00 am

James MacKerracher, 86, a longtime resident of Woodbury, died Thursday, June 27, at Masonicare in Newtown. He was the husband of Elizabeth (Aitcheson) MacKerracher. James was born February 26, 1927, i...

James MacKerracher

Published: July 01, 2013 12:00 am

Robert Staudinger

Published: July 01, 2013 12:00 am

Robert Stephen Staudinger, 74, husband of Joyce (Carey) Staudinger, of Sandy Hook died peacefully on Saturday, June 29, at his home surrounded by his family, after a two-year courageous battle with ca...

Robert Staudinger

Published: July 01, 2013 12:00 am

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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.

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.

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Matthew Joseph D'Amato

Matthew Joseph D'Amato

Joseph E. Yanzo, Jr

Gerard Carino

Joseph E. Yanzo, Jr

Gerard Carino

James MacKerracher

James MacKerracher

Robert Staudinger

Robert Staudinger