Joyce Livingston-Hungerman, 77, of Newtown died peacefully November 17, at Masonicare at Newtown. Her loved ones says she went to the Lord. She was the beloved wife of Michael Hungerman. Born and rais...
Helena Ellison Huddleston, 95, of Newtown, formerly of Lakeway, Texas, died at home November 12. She was born in Norman, Okla., on November 14, 1921. Her parents, Anna Pierson Ellison and Dr Gayfree E...
John Louis Lorenzo, 87, of Southbury died November 15. He was born July 15, 1930, in Bridgeport, the son of the late Mildred "Honey" (Drew) and Louis "Ono" Lorenzo.
Mr Lorenzo was a graduate of Newtow...
Susan Elizabeth Birkett, 75, of Bloomington, Ind., died peacefully on November 20. She was born in Worthing, England, on May 3, 1942, daughter of Nancy Edwards White and Alec Charles White.
She moved ...
Vernon Wallenta, Sr, 74, of Sandy Hook died November 17. He was born October 9, 1943, in New London.
Mr Wallenta grew up near Fairfield Beach, where he found his love of nature, the ocean, and fishing...
Theresa Hetes Girgasky, 92, former longtime resident of Trumbull, died peacefully on November 17 at her home in Englewood, Colo., where she spent her last six years. She was born in Bridgeport on Sept...
Collin George Whitmore
November 22, 2007 to February 25, 2016
Happy Birthday Our Dear Precious Boy
Our hearts ache not only today but everyday for that boy whose heart was so full of kindnes...
Alfons Joachim Kwidzinski, 92, of Sandy Hook died November 9. He was born in Danzig, Germany (now Gdansk, Poland) on July 18, 1925. His last two years were spent as a resident at Masonicare at Newtown...
Doris Klein, 97, of Newtown, beloved mother of Richard Klein, died peacefully November 6 at Masonicare of Newtown. She was born in Newark, N.J., on April 27, 1920, daughter of the late Marina and Laur...
To add a bit more context: the adopted Borough budget was for just under $300,000 [https://boroughofnewtownct.gov/borough-of-newtown-budget-approved/]. $58,000 in legal fees (to date) means a significant cost must be shouldered by Borough residents and businesses, increasing taxes noticeably. Many of those pushing the lawsuits were not subject to the added costs because they do not reside nor do business in the Borough.
Well said. Unfortunately, we are back to more of the same and we know how this will end. However, it gives us an opportunity to question many ways in which the DTC failed residents, voters, candidates, everyone. Brandon Moore was the first candidate to voice interest in running. A strong and well prepared candidate that the town republicans did not want to run against. They made it clear they wanted Ku to be the candidate. We all know you endorse the candidate you have no concerns about. Once Ku decided to try to unseat Bolinsky again, the DTC should have done what it can do and that was choose a candidate or put a good process in place to set up forums and get the caucus over and done smoothly, fairly, and ethically. It did neither. and this is what resulted: The Young Dem Debate became a Ku strategy to claim Ku being victimized, and it backfired; Ku's previous campaign committee went with Brandon Moore in hopes of finally flipping the seat; the DTC delay in organizing any candidate forums led to an inability to get the information out to all (as we see in complaints from new residents regarding lack of information); the DTC was severely split by the caucus chaos and some did not fully participate as a result; and we are back to square one with the candidate Alex Villamil preferred, and the same old guard and the same chance of flipping the seat.
Welcome and thank you for your insightfulness. I agree wholeheartedly, however, you will soon learn that the intention is to contain participation. I believe the new residents and the new families are invaluable and hope that you will attend a DTC meeting. You will learn a great deal. Second Thursday of the Month and tonight, June 11th, 7 pm, it is at the Edmond Town Hall. : )
Mr. Ackert’s letter leaves out an important point: many of the legal expenses he references exist because of the legal challenges and complaints he and his facebook group has chosen to pursue.
It is not fair to blame the Borough Zoning Commission Chair for costs that were driven, in large part, by Mr. Ackert’s own actions. Taxpayers should understand that litigation and FOIA complaints do not appear out of nowhere. They are initiated by individuals who decide to take those matters forward.
Public officials should absolutely be held accountable, and the Borough should follow proper procedures at all times. But accountability should run both ways. If someone repeatedly challenges the Borough through legal channels, then points to the resulting legal bills as proof of poor leadership, the public deserves that context.
Reasonable people can disagree about zoning decisions, development, and procedure. However, turning every disagreement into a legal fight has consequences, and those consequences are paid for by Borough taxpayers.
Before assigning blame for legal expenses, Mr. Ackert should acknowledge his own role in creating them.
