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Police Reports | June 3-13, 2016

Published: Jun 16, 2016 12:00 AM

Sign Stolen Sometime between June 3 and June 6, someone stole a bright green sign from the front yard of a property on High Rock Road, near Grays Plain Road, which bore words advising passersby o...

Support For Orlando: Lawmakers, Llodra, And A Sandy Hook Parent React With Empathy

By John Voket

Published: Jun 16, 2016 12:00 AM

In the hours and days after news of the Orlando Pulse nightclub shooting emerged, a number of state and local political leaders issued statements, along with one mother who lost her daughter at Sandy ...

Danbury Man Pleads Guilty In Rebong Murder Case

By Andrew Gorosko

Published: Jun 16, 2016 12:00 AM

NEW HAVEN - Alex Garcia, 37, of Danbury, pleaded guilty on June 15 before US District Judge Jeffrey Alker Meyer to a federal firearms offense related to the January 2000 murder of Mark Rebong, 28, of ...

Fire Reports | June 9-15, 2016

Published: Jun 16, 2016 12:00 AM

The radio dispatchers at the Newtown Emergency Communications Center at Town Hall South, 3 Main Street, report the following fire calls and the responders: Thursday, June 9: 7:25 am, alarm, ...

Scientists From USGS Begin Pootatuck Stream Quality Assessment

By John Voket

Published: Jun 16, 2016 12:00 AM

Many folks from town know the pristine beauty and bounty inherent in the stretch of Newtown's Pootatuck River, a Class A-1 trout stream that meanders through Sandy Hook toward its confluence with the ...

Police Warn Of Fraudulent K-9 Fundraising Scheme

Published: Jun 15, 2016 12:00 AM

Newtown police said June 15 they are seeking the public's assistance in investigating a fraudulent scheme in which a telephone solicitor falsely claims to be collecting money on behalf on their police...

Flagpole Intersection Under Discussion Again

By Andrew Gorosko

Published: Jun 14, 2016 12:00 AM

State Department of Transportation (DOT) officials are reviewing town police statistics concerning the high number of motor vehicle accidents that occur at the Main Street flagpole intersection, in co...

Settlement Offers Made In Sandy Hook School Lawsuit

By Andrew Gorosko

Published: Jun 14, 2016 12:00 AM

DANBURY - The estates of two of the students killed in the Sandy Hook School shooting incident of December 14, 2012, are offering to settle their pending wrongful death lawsuit against the Town of New...

Support Available In Wake Of Orlando Shootings

Published: Jun 13, 2016 12:00 AM

In the wake of the shootings in Orlando on June 12, the Newtown Center of Support and Wellness (CWS) reminds residents that trauma team members are available Monday daily through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:...

BOS Rebukes Ethics Board, Say Respondents 'Well-Intentioned' But 'Wrong-Headed'

By John Voket

Published: Jun 13, 2016 12:00 AM

Instead of accepting or rejecting a package of recommendations, local selectmen lastÃÂ week publicly criticized the local Board of Ethics for its process and maintaining an assumption of guilt w...

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Back Yard Beekeepers Association Announces Fourth Year Of Jeff Shwartz Scholarship Fund

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Governor Orders Flags Lowered In Honor Of Plainville Firefighter Raymond Moreau

Police Reports | July 9-July 22, 2025

Congratulations on your nomination. In your announcement, you mentioned that Newtown faces real pressures, including “traffic patterns that make everyday life more stressful.” One growing concern for many residents and business owners is the repeated traffic disruption on Main Street caused by large-scale protests and rallies at the flagpole — held without a unified permitting process. Given that Main Street is a state road with a history of serious traffic and pedestrian safety issues, how would you, as First Selectman, approach the impact of these gatherings on traffic flow, public safety, and local businesses? I ask this with sincere interest in understanding how your commitment to “thoughtful planning” and “unity of action” would apply to this very real and recurring issue.

Democrats To Run Walczak For First Selectman

I appreciate Ryan’s thoughtful and grounded perspective on the need for a consistent, transparent, and lawful permitting process for large public events in Newtown. His approach reflects common sense within the framework of the law, balancing public safety, free expression, and fiscal responsibility—exactly what we should expect from our elected officials. In contrast, I was struck by Bruce Walczak’s comment suggesting that informal and "extensive discussion" are the preferred solutions to complex public issues. While there is certainly value in dialogue, the idea that decision-making should replace the thoughtful legislative process is troubling—especially coming from someone running for First Selectman.

Says ‘No’ Vote Sidestepped Due Diligence

I am grateful to The Democratic Town committee. I can vouch for the careful consideration they took in selecting our candidates. I appreciate their confidence in my managing skills to address the many issue facing Newtown. Ill be conducting listening tours over the next few months to gain a deeper understanding of my Newtown neighbors concerns and will be ready to address then day one.

There has been a rash of dog attacks, at least three that I know about on the sidewalks in town. Owners of pets need to be more attentive and respectful of their neighbors. Aggressive dogs need to be watched carefully to protect all. This is a serious issue and should be addresses not swept under a rug.

We Need A First Selectman Who Cares

I attended the meeting, and the results were reached after extensive discussion. Thats why its important to attend these high profile meeting, you see the facts yourself, As Alex, in the following letter, said the solution is not always more rules and legislation. Speaking to each other often solves issue a lot quicker with more flexibility.

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Police Reports | June 3-13, 2016

Support For Orlando: Lawmakers, Llodra, And A Sandy Hook Parent React With Empathy

Danbury Man Pleads Guilty In Rebong Murder Case

Fire Reports | June 9-15, 2016

Scientists From USGS Begin Pootatuck Stream Quality Assessment

Police Warn Of Fraudulent K-9 Fundraising Scheme

Flagpole Intersection Under Discussion Again

Settlement Offers Made In Sandy Hook School Lawsuit

Support Available In Wake Of Orlando Shootings

BOS Rebukes Ethics Board, Say Respondents 'Well-Intentioned' But 'Wrong-Headed'