Charles Frederick Guck, 82, of Easton, Md., formerly of Newtown, died May 31, at Talbot Hospice House. He was born September 13, 1935, in Long Island, N.Y., the son of the late Charles Casper and Evel...
Harold Armand "Monty" Monsanto, 75, of Kansas, died May 26. He was born April 15, 1943, in Bridgeport, and was a son of Arlton and Jean Monsanto.
Mr Monsanto was a former resident of Newtown a...
Eleanor J. Gleason, 84, of Ridgefield, died peacefully April 10, at Laurel Ridge Health Care Center.
Mrs Gleason and her husband, Fred, lived in Newtown for many years. She worked in real estate for t...
Joan Ellen Lundgren, 88, of Bethel, died May 23, at her home in Maplewood at Stony Hill. She was born on September 13, 1929, in Detroit, Mich., and was a resident of Newtown for more than 50 years.
He...
Josephine Frances Shannon, 85, of Trumbull, died May 22, at her home with her family by her side. She was born in West Orange, N.J., and was a long time Trumbull resident.
Her beloved husband of 60 ye...
David Edwin Baade, 69, of Newtown, died May 17, in the arms of his devoted wife, Renee. He was born to Maxine Amelia (Bryan) Baade and Edwin Everett on September 23, 1948, in Ponca City, Okla.
Mr Baad...
Evelyn M. Eggers Sweetnam, 82, of Westport, wife of the late Richard J. Sweetnam, Sr, died May 12, at her home of 46 years. Born January 27, 1936, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Dorothea Stuermer Eggers and Ge...
Martin Lee Allen, 75, of Newtown, formerly of Westport, died unexpectedly January 21, due to an illness. He was born on October 28, 1942, the son of the late Ralph and Viola (Bay) Allen.
Mr Allen atte...
Sally Ann Martone, 71, of Southbury, died May 20, at Waterbury Hospital. Born in Bridgeport on March 19, 1947, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Mary Fortuna Martone.
Her loving sister, Marion...
Joseph L. Ciliberti, 70, of Ansonia, died May 19, at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Francine Cannizzaro Ciliberti. He was born in Bridgeport on May 15, 1948, son of Michael and...
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.
