Joseph W. "Joe" Schmidt, 90, of Eastham, Mass., died August 6, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. He was born on May 11, 1927, in New Haven, to Catherine and Adam Schmidt and was the eldest of t...
Doris L. Bulmer, 93, of The Villages, Fla., died August 7. She was born in Bridgeport, daughter of Frank and Freida Armbruster. She was formerly a longtime resident of Sandy Hook.
Her husband of 73 ye...
Patricia M. Boland Henley, 93, of Shelton died July 30, at Shelton Lakes, with her loving family by her side. She was the devoted wife of the late Warren Henley. She was born in Ridgefield on December...
Bernard Simms, 84, of Newtown, died peacefully August 3, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Stockport, England, on February 16, 1933, son of Kathleen (Ellison) and Joseph Simms.
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Joan P. Parker, 82, of Pawleys Island, S.C., died peacefully August 6, at The Lakes at Litchfield. She was born on March 21, 1935, and raised in the Washington Heights section of Manhattan.
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Luise Helene Meyer Calderbank, 95, of Given Estates in Asheville, N.C., died peacefully August 2, at her residence. She was born January 6, 1922, in Greenwich, daughter of the late Carl H. and Eleanor...
Marguerite "Marge" Hornak Skuba, 94, of DeBary, Fla., beloved wife of the late Nicholas Skuba, died July 27 in her home. She was born in Bridgeport on July 13, 1923, daughter of the late Anna (Churma)...
Edward Thomas "Ed" Hylan, 72, of Southbury, formerly of Newtown, died peacefully July 27, after a long illness. He was born on September 30, 1944, in Stamford, son of Gerda (Lindgren) Hylan and Arthur...
Lynn Tracy McKeen Mora, 56, of Sandy Hook died peacefully July 21 at Regional Hospice in Danbury, surrounded by loving family. She was born November 21, 1960, in Port Chester, N.Y., to Mary Ellen Cohe...
Ruth M. Campbell Gilbane, RN, 93, of Monroe, died July 12. She was born in Bridgeport, daughter of the late J. Edward and Anne Donahue Campbell and was a lifelong area resident, living in Bridgeport, ...
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?
