Elmer L. "Al" Fedor, 92, of Newtown, formerly of Trumbull, died peacefully September 14 at the Veterans Hospital in West Haven. Born in Mallory, West Va., on February 6, 1925, he was the son of the la...
Norman Edward Gage, 86, formerly of Camp Hill, Penn., and longtime resident of Ridgefield, died peacefully September 17 at Maplewood in Bethel. He was born April 22, 1931, in New Cumberland, Penn., a ...
Michelle Vanasse
May 14, 1964 to September 29, 2003
As all grow up, the feeling doesn't,
Forever young, forever loving.
Thinking of the days we had
We miss you more, a kiss and laugh.
With w...
Ilidio Lopes Amorim, 93, of Hamden, loving husband of 66 years to Belmira Leite Amorim, died September 19, at Vitas Hospice in St Mary's Hospital, Waterbury. He was born on November 26, 1923, in Vilar...
Erika Rekofsky, 91, former longtime resident of Norwalk, died peacefully on September 20 at Middlebury Convalescent Home. She was born in Kiev, Ukraine, on August 24, 1926, the youngest child of Clara...
Rachel S. Black Yahwak, 73, of Trumbull, beloved wife of George Yahwak, died September 16 at Yale New Haven Hospital. Born in Mount Vernon, N.Y., on January 13, 1944, she was the daughter of the late ...
Tyler David Jones
October 5, 1992 to September 18, 2009
Pictures
 We only have pictures now,
Frozen pieces of time,
To remind us of how it was,
When you were here…(and mine).
How much ...
Jeanne Norma (Lupo) Waters of Sandy Hook, and previously a longtime resident of Danbury, died peacefully at her home September 17, surrounded by her family. Mrs Waters was the devoted wife of the late...
Emma B. Pavao, 99, a longtime resident of the Hawleyville section of Newtown, died peacefully on the early morning of September 14, in her sleep.
​She was a life member of the U...
Brenda McNeal died peacefully at home on September 11, after a lengthy illness endured with great fortitude. She was born in Fall River, Mass., the only daughter of Virginia MacDonald and Melvin Kersh...
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.
