Steven Paul Earl, born May 2, 1951, died on June 11, 2019, way too young.
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of a truly great husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and man: ...
Edward Clayton Conger, Jr, also known as Skip, was born to parents Edward Conger, Sr, and Emma Conger on November 1, 1939, in Bridgeport.
Edward has now joined his parents, four siblings, half-brother...
Richard Wallace Newman, Jr, 66, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at Saint John Paul Center II in Danbury, following a years-long battle with Frontotemporal Degradation (Dementia, FTD).
He leaves ...
Dolores Mary Bromley Villafano, a longtime resident of Newtown, born November 3, 1938, entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 7, 2019. Dolores was predeceased by her husband, Joaquin Joseph Villafa...
Andrew “Drew” Michael Dwyer, 40, died Thursday, June 6, 2019, at his residence in Newtown. Mr Dwyer was born December 6, 1978, in Beaufort Naval Hospital in South Carolina, a son of John Patrick Dwyer...
Tomasina Sabatino, age 84, of Newtown, formally of Trumbull, beloved wife of the late Vincent Sabatino, entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 7, 2019. Born in Telese, Benevento, Italy, on March 7,...
Lucrecia Batista, age 69, of Sandy Hook, passed away peacefully at the Bethel Health Care Center after an extended illness. She was the wife of Jose Batista.
Mrs Batista was born March 26, 1950, in An...
The Avielle Foundation invited the public to celebrate the life of its co-founder, Dr Jeremy Richman, on May 26 at Newtown High School, from noon to 3 pm. The gathering was livestreamed on The Avielle...
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.
