Ellwood Williams, 74, of Newtown, died June 8, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born in Scranton, Penn., and was a longtime Trumbull resident before moving to Newtown.
He was an Army vete...
William J. “Red” Sanderson, 80, of Bridgeport, beloved husband for 55 years to Minnie Rua Sanderson, died June 4, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born November 21, 1932, in Hartford, to ...
Delores (Tomasky) Weingarten, 81, of Newtown, formerly of Westport, wife of the late Frank Weingarten and the late Richard Marek, died June 3, at Masonicare of Newtown. She was born in Mayfield, Penn....
Gordon C. Bergen, 58, beloved husband of Carolyn (Nosal) Bergen of Sandy Hook, died suddenly, May 31, at home. Born June 11, 1954, in Binghamton, N.Y., he was a son of the late Nancy (Wigg) and Hunt ...
Ruth Vivian Kearney Glass, 95, of Trumbull, died May 31, at Maefair Health Care. Born November 19, 1917, in Bridgeport, she was the daughter of Carol and Clifford Kearney. She was the beloved wife, f...
Bruce Nicoll, 57, St Augustine, Fla., and formerly of Newtown, died May 29. He was born in Easton, Penn., March 28, 1956, to Manny and Barbara Nicoll.
His loving wife, Lisa, his nurturing and beautifu...
Ralph Kemp, 89, formerly of Bellows Falls, Vt., died May 27, at the Bridgeport Hospital in Connecticut. He was born in Blackstone, Mass., July 10, 1923, the son of Annie (O'Neill) and Ralph Kemp.
He ...
Bernard P. Karcheski, Jr, 60, of Torrington, died May 15, in Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, Torrington. He was born in Bridgeport, January 15, 1953, a son of Isabelle (Carneka) and Bernard P. Karchesk...
Thomas J. “Heff” Heffernan, 42, of New Fairfield, died May 26, at Danbury Hospital, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Yonkers, N.Y., he was the son of Patricia and John Heffernan of New F...
David Stanley Flood, 74, of Seymour, the beloved husband to Judith Delaney Flood, died May 26, at the Hospital of St Raphael, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Derby, December 20, 1938, ...
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.
