Joseph John "Joe" Pidala, 89, of Newtown died peacefully at home January 4. He was born in Danbury on April 11, 1928, son of Marinicola (LaRicca) and GiuseppePidala.
Mr Pidala graduated from Danbury H...
William Cardyn Rowe, 96, of Fairfield, beloved husband of Sally Stevens Baird Rowe, died peacefully January 2, at home. Born in Bridgeport, the son of the late Mabel and Frederick Rowe, he had been a ...
William Cardyn Rowe, 96, of Fairfield, beloved husband of Sally Stevens Baird Rowe, died peacefully January 2, at home. Born in Bridgeport, the son of the late Mabel and Frederick Rowe, he had been a ...
Kimberly Susan "Kim" Magi, 51, of Danbury, died unexpectedly January 5, at her home. She was born in Bridgeport on March 3, 1966, a daughter of Edward N. Magi, Jr, of Sandy Hook, and the late Susan A....
Joseph John "Joe" Pidala, 89, of Newtown died peacefully at home January 4. He was born in Danbury on April 11, 1928, son of Marinicola (LaRicca) and GiuseppePidala.
Mr Pidala graduated from Danbury H...
Joseph Pieragostini III, 62, of Bridgeport, beloved husband of Miriam Perez Pieragostini and devoted father to Tess Pieragostini, died peacefully December 30, at St Vincent's Medical Center. Born in N...
Joseph Pieragostini III, 62, of Bridgeport, beloved husband of Miriam Perez Pieragostini and devoted father to Tess Pieragostini, died peacefully December 30, at St Vincent's Medical Center. Born in N...
Mario Deluca, 92, of Boynton Beach, Fla., formerly from Brookfield, died peacefully December 31, surrounded by his family. He was born December 13, 1925, in Pelham, N.Y., the son of Teresa and Giovann...
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."
