Robert Cosgrove Tanner, 89, of Newtown, died peacefully in his sleep January 12, at his home. He was born on May 28, 1928, son of late Eva (Beach) and John Tanner.
An avid outdoorsman, painter, and cr...
Kathleen Mary Moriarty, 72, of Waterbury died peacefully January 9 at Yale New Haven Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was the loving wife of Daniel Moriarty for 49 years. She was born De...
Lena Frias Moniz, 99, formerly of Newtown, died peacefully January 12, at Laurel Ridge Healthcare Center in Ridgefield. She was born July 31, 1918, in Visalia, Calif.
At a young age, she moved with he...
Gerald C. "Jerry" Williams, 88, of Sandy Hook died January 9. He was born in Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y., the son of Francis (Roth) and Andrew Williams.
His children David Williams, and his wife Andrea, ...
Gerald C. "Jerry" Williams, 88, of Sandy Hook died January 9. He was born in Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y., the son of Francis (Roth) and Andrew Williams.
His children David Williams, and his wife Andrea, ...
Alphonse J. "Al" Stanczyk, 94, formerly of Fairfield, beloved husband of Irene Pekar Stanczyk, died peacefully January 6. He was born in Bridgeport, son of the late Albina and Thomas Stanczyk.
In add...
Alphonse J. "Al" Stanczyk, 94, formerly of Fairfield, beloved husband of Irene Pekar Stanczyk, died peacefully January 6. He was born in Bridgeport, son of the late Albina and Thomas Stanczyk.
In add...
Robert Hansen "Bob" Buch, 88, former Newtown resident, died peacefully in his sleep December 14, at his daughter Janet's home in Kent. He was the loving husband of Henrietta Buch, to whom he was marri...
Robert Hansen "Bob" Buch, 88, former Newtown resident, died peacefully in his sleep December 14, at his daughter Janet's home in Kent. He was the loving husband of Henrietta Buch, to whom he was marri...
Suzann B. Farkas Sellars, former 30-year Newtown resident, died December 31.
Ms Sellars was a traveler, adventurer, and lover of nature, including all its flora and fauna. She lived life in her own un...
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?
