Serge Harabosky, age 74, of Newtown, passed away comfortably and peacefully surrounded by loved ones on January 4 in his home. He had been living with multiple sclerosis for more than 34 years. During...
Richard L. Prasauckas, 76, of Sandy Hook, passed away unexpectedly January 2, 2020, at his home. Mr Prasauckas was the husband of Jacquelyn (Taradine) Prasauckas. He was born in Waterbury on February ...
Clifford Allen Rothe passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020, at home, in the presence of his family in Southbury after a long battle with cancer. Born September 19, 1955, in Danbury, he was the son of ...
Joseph Isola, of Newtown, Conn., died Monday, December 30, 2019. He was 96.
Joe, otherwise known as Pop, Poppy, or Uncle Joe, was born on December 29, 1923, in Roccasecca, Italy, to Louis and Maria Is...
Louis Joseph LaCroce, 93, of Newtown, passed away peacefully at Regional Hospice in Danbury on December 26, 2019.
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Dr Bromeo Zarate Mortera, 96, of Newtown, passed away peacefully alongside his children on Sunday, December 22, 2019, at Danbury Hospital. Born January 29, 1923, in the farming province of Villasis Pa...
Alexandra D. Gerry, 72, of Bethel, previously of Norwalk, Conn., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
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Stanley Mario Perrone, 64 years old, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, December 18, in the arms of his loving family at Yale New Haven Hospital. Throughout his illness, he remained steadfas...
Charles Lindberg Kilson, 88, Sandy Hook, passed away at home peacefully with his family on Saturday, December 14, 2019, following a long illness.
Charles, known to his family and friends as Charlie, L...
William Matt Morlock, son of the late William and Helen Goelz Morlock, died peacefully in his home on Friday, the 13th of December, 2019. He was 84 years old.
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I agree with your point, Tom.
However, the sheer volume of Trump's false statements and claims -- vs. anyone else -- is astonishing and noteworthy.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/False_or_misleading_statements_by_Donald_Trump
President Biden, too, has claimed “inflation was 0%,” when in fact prices remained elevated. He told us his Afghanistan withdrawal was a “success,” even though Americans and allies were left behind and 13 service members lost their lives. He promised not to build another foot of border wall, but later quietly restarted construction. These examples matter just as much as Trump’s because they show that political dishonesty isn’t unique to one side.
The point is not to excuse Trump or Biden—it’s to recognize that truth matters, and voters deserve accountability from all leaders. Singling out one politician while giving others a free pass only fuels division.
It’s important to put the 8-30g application into context. The reason developers in our town resort to Connecticut’s 8-30g affordable housing statute is precisely because obstructionist voices, led by Mr. Ackert, have repeatedly opposed reasonable housing proposals through local zoning channels. When projects are delayed or denied outright under the guise of “protecting character,” developers have little choice but to pursue the state-level remedy.
Mr. Ackert portrays 8-30g as a loophole being abused, when in fact it exists because communities that resist creating diverse housing options need accountability. If our town had a stronger record of working collaboratively to meet housing needs, developers wouldn’t feel compelled to bypass local boards in the first place.
Regarding wetlands and Inland Wetlands Commission review, it’s worth remembering that these processes are not ignored or hidden from the public. Applications that impact wetlands must comply with environmental regulations, and developers are subject to oversight. Suggesting otherwise unfairly discredits both the staff and the commission, who follow established procedures.
The public certainly deserves transparency, but it is misleading to imply that this project was pushed through in secret. The broader issue is that continued “Not In My Back Yard” obstructionism drives applicants to use 8-30g, ensuring that local zoning boards lose the very control residents claim to want preserved.
If we truly want more local say in how projects are shaped, then we need to stop reflexively opposing housing and start working constructively with applicants. Mr. Ackert’s campaign of resistance has only created the exact conditions he now complains about.
It's certainly good news that a temporary patch to rationed water in Newtown is in effect. But taking a year to come up with a patch is concerning. Where is the sense of urgency to get this permanently fixed?
