Nona E. Painter, 88, of Monroe, wife of the late James E Painter, died April 20, while on Hospice at Masonicare of Newtown. Born on June 23, 1928, in Manhattan, she was the daughter of the late Pearl ...
Lorraine Ann Younggren Marcinek, 91, died April 21 at Pomperaug Woods Senior Living Center. Born June 24, 1925, in River Falls, Wis., she was the daughter of the late Mildred (Segerstrom) and Fredrick...
Lorraine Ann Younggren Marcinek, 91, died April 21 at Pomperaug Woods Senior Living Center. Born June 24, 1925, in River Falls, Wis., she was the daughter of the late Mildred (Segerstrom) and Fredrick...
Nona E. Painter, 88, of Monroe, wife of the late James E Painter, died April 20, while on Hospice at Masonicare of Newtown. Born on June 23, 1928, in Manhattan, she was the daughter of the late Pearl ...
Jaclyn Ann Schulz, 27, of Newtown died the evening of April 23, from injuries received in a motorcycle accident on Currituck Road in Newtown. She was born in Danbury on January 5, 1990, a daughter of ...
Charlotte (Weiss) Dines, 85, of Newtown, formerly of Southbury and Danbury, died April 24 at River Glen Health Care Center in Southbury.
She was the wife of the late Dr Allen I. Dines, mother...
Robert L. Pelikan, longtime resident of Sandy Hook, died peacefully April 20 at Regional Hospice of Danbury. He was born February 13, 1940, in Bridgeport.
He worked for Robertshaw Controls in Milford ...
Robert L. Pelikan, longtime resident of Sandy Hook, died peacefully April 20 at Regional Hospice of Danbury. He was born February 13, 1940, in Bridgeport.
He worked for Robertshaw Controls in Milford ...
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."
Thank you LeReine, for speaking out about this. The list of public servants who are unfairly targeted for abuse just for doing their jobs has been growing. It is a testament to the power of propaganda that otherwise good and well-meaning people can get so emotional as to act out in this way.
