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.
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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...
Alan L. Denslow, of Watertown, formerly of Newtown, age 84, died peacefully at RegalCare at Waterbury on Memorial Day. He was the beloved husband of Helen (Fechik) Denslow for 61 years.
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Carolyn “Connie” (Smith) Watkins, born April 12, 1932, died peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on May 16, 2019. She was born in Hudson Falls, N.Y. She graduated from Hudson Falls High...
Sutherland William Gilmore Denlinger, known as Bill (and Big Bill), died on May 15, 2019, at age 80.
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Helen Bronk-Akerstrom, 95, of Southbury, previously of Newtown, died peacefully with her family by her side, at home, on Monday, May 6. She was born in Reading, Mass., on August 19, 1923, daughter of ...
Bernardo (Bernie) Rey, of Danbury, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019, at Danbury Hospital, surrounded by his wonderful family and his very special friends of many years. Bernie was born on March 30, ...
Melissa Beth Graves, 53, passed away May 8, 2019. She was born in Bridgeport on December 21, 1965, to Milton and Betty Linderman. She was a nurses’ aid and caregiver for many years.
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Timothy William Bradley, of Canton, passed away at Regional Hospice and Palliative Care in Danbury on May 14, 2019, after a year-long battle with cancer. He was born on April 22, 1947, in his childhoo...
Bernard Nicholas “Bud” Oliger, 86, of Brewster, Mass., husband of Gisela Oliger, died May 8, at Boston Medical Center. Bud was born January 29, 1933, in Bloomfield, N.J., the son of Bernard Nicholas O...
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?
Getting an endorsement from Jinm Gaston is one of the biggest compliments any candidate can get, and Chris certainly deserves the high marks. He has served us well and will in the future.
