Theresa “Sally” Louise Lorenzo Magda, 83, of Sandy Hook, died August 28, in her home. She was born February 14, 1935, in Bridgeport, daughter of the late Louis “Ono” J. Lorenzo and Mildred “Honey” (Dr...
Janet “June” (Vandetti) Yoburn, 88, died peacefully August 24, at Maplewood Senior Living in Newtown, with her daughter at her side. She was born December 31, 1929, in Danbury.
Her daughter, Cheryl Bi...
Stephen Louis Tranzillo, 75, of Danbury, beloved husband of Phyllis (Antedomenico) Tranzillo, died peacefully August 24, at home. He was born in Port Chester, N.Y., December 5, 1942, and was the son o...
John David Lennon, 73, former Newtown resident, died June 29, in his home in Grayson, Ga., surrounded by his loved ones. He was a Newtown High School graduate.
Mr Lennon retired from his long career o...
Dermot Daly, 43, of Roxbury, died August 15. Born March 12, 1975, in New York City, he grew up in Fairfield and Newtown.
His beloved mother, Alice Daly; his siblings and their spouses, Paul and Maggie...
William Ernest “Bill” Uhde, 80, a longtime Sandy Hook resident, died March 7. He was born in New York and was the son of Wilhelm and Kathe (Mattner) Uhde.
His wife of 56 years, Gay Uhde; his children ...
Catherine Marie Hourican, 81, of Newtown, died peacefully August 13, at her home, surrounded by her loving children. Born March 5, 1937, in Queens, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Michael Houri...
Frances Perille Lemieux, 94, of Newtown, formerly of Shelton, beloved wife of the late Lawrence O. Lemieux, died peacefully August 11, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born October 27, 19...
Anna Grasso Pesavento, 93, of Fairfield, wife of the late Alfred Pesavento, died peacefully August 6. Born in Bridgeport, daughter of the late Anthony and Angelina Petite Grasso, she was a lifelong Fa...
Anthony W. "Tony" DeCarlo, 76, of Sandy Hook, died August 8, with his family by his side. He was born December 17, 1941, and was the son of the late Anthony and Thelma DeCarlo.
Mr DeCarlo, a longtime ...
The intervenors would rather see more of Newtown's limited open space lost than redevelop sites on a main road, across from the highway, with existing infrastructure? The irony is that the water and sewer was run up Oakview during the High School addition which facilitated Toll Brothers to build their condo development on what was horse pasture where Native American artifacts could be found (Pootatuck camp site.)
I was sorry to learn that Richard has passed. I was surprised to learn that he was a Waterbury native like myself. He was a GREAT teacher and while we did not always agree when it came to things of a political nature he always respected my (and other students opinions). He taught us that it was OK to agree to disagree. RIP Richard.....
William St Arnauld, Charlotte, NC
To be clear, this letter was also from Jordana Bloom. The Bee did not want to put all three names on the letter for space reasons, but all three of us sent this letter as well as our thanks to the voters for trusting us to continue the work.
I’m honestly confused by the objection to “cut-throughs.” Newtown is full of them, and they’re used every day without issue. Some of the more well-known examples are Elm Drive, Oakview, School House Hill, Pearl Street, Head of Meadow, Country Club Road, Point of Rocks, Hall Lane, Tinkerfield - Old Taunton Press, and Samp Road. I’m sure I’m even missing a few.
Given that, it’s hard to understand why this particular development is being singled out. Cut-throughs are a normal and longstanding part of how traffic moves in town. If they’re acceptable everywhere else — including roads that are narrower, steeper, or more heavily used — it seems inconsistent to suddenly treat this one as a crisis.
I want to clarify that the attorney at last week’s Planning & Zoning meeting was not threatening the commission, but explaining how the law works. The reality is that if we do not reach a compromise, 100% there will be lawsuits — it’s not a matter of intimidation, it’s a matter of legal process.
We all want smart growth and a Newtown that welcomes families, but it’s important to approach these conversations with a clear understanding of the legal framework. Recognizing the inevitability of legal challenges when consensus isn’t reached doesn’t undermine local control — it helps ensure that planning decisions are made thoughtfully and proactively.
