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...
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...
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...
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?
