Anna May Kovac, 87, of Stratford died January 27 at Connecticut Hospice in Branford. She was the widow of William G. Kovac, Sr. Born in Bridgeport, she was the daughter of the late Anna (Miho...
Dean Wallace Cains, 59, of Lutz, Fla., died January 9, peacefully without pain, surrounded by all of his family members. He was born February 19, 1958, son of Marie and Ronald Cains, in the Bronx, N.Y...
Joseph Ernest Niedermeyer, 84, of Southbury died unexpectedly January 24. He was born February 1, 1933, in Middle Village, N.Y., to Magdalena and Joseph Niedermeyer.
He was a longtime resident of Sand...
Natalie Catherine Mingrone Senko of Fairfield, beloved wife to the late Fred Senko, died January 22 at Cambridge Manor.
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Robert Bradford "Bob" Jones, 87, of Sandy Hook and Brewster, Mass., died January 23 at Maplewood at Stony Hill. He was born in Brockton, Mass., on September 11, 1930, son of the late Lillian J. Jones ...
Bernard "Bernie" Reiner, 91, of Newtown died peacefully January 22, at Danbury Hospital. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., a son of the late Sadie and Harry Reiner.
After serving in the US Army, MrÂ...
Nadia Falko, 90, of Seymour, widow of Anatol Falko, died January 10. She was born in Ukraine and emigrated to the United States in 1950.
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Concetta Alfano Leonetti, 90, of Trumbull died peacefully January 21 at Maefair Health Care Center, Trumbull. She was the beloved wife of the late Salvatore Leonetti. Born in Bridgeport on January 30,...
Here is how Wilton's elected officials supported their budget, From the Wilton Paper:
Please join us at the Annual Town Meeting (ATM) on Tuesday, May 6 and cast your vote on the Board of Selectmen and Board of Education budgets, as well as the mill rate and bonding referendums — collectively known as the ‘ATM Recommendations’. These recommendations reflect our community’s commitment to fiscal responsibility, outstanding education, and effective town services.
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."
