Kathleen Rose Benedetto of Newtown died January 16, in the comfort of her daughter's home surrounded by her loving family.
She was the wife of Thomas Ronald Benedetto; beloved and devoted mother to Ki...
Phyllis (Vecchiarelli) Hackett, 70, of Beacon Falls died January 16 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Michael F. Hackett of 32 years. She was born in Bro...
Mark E. Modzelewski, 67, of Brookfield died unexpectedly January 15, at Danbury Hospital. He was the husband of Karin M. (Fredericks) Modzelewski. He was born in Danbury, son of the late John C. Modze...
Mary Samoskevich Palo, 79, of Bridgeport, beloved wife of the late Andrew Palo, died January 15 in Bridgeport Hospital. She was born in Bridgeport on June 30, 1938, daughter of the late Veronica (Pale...
Lois H. Simpson Hallas of Sandy Hook, formerly of Milford, beloved wife of 32 years to Charles Hallas, Esq, died peacefully January 12. Born in Milford, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Hel...
Randall S. Watkins
November 14, 1927 to January 21, 2012
My dearest dad, on your sixth year in Heaven.
As the years pass it seems so long ago, but also feels like yesterday that you were cal...
Louise "Lorraine" (Delia) Mularcik, 97, of Cape Coral, Fla., previously of Newtown, died January 12 at her home following a long illness. Mrs Mularcik was the wife of the late Thomas Mularcik. She was...
Edward W. Knapp, 79, of Sheffield, Mass., formerly of Newtown, died peacefully January 12, surrounded by his family. He was born in Bridgeport on August 26, 1938, the first son of Eleanore and Alson K...
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."
