Patricia Ann Lago, 76, died January 13, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Bridgeport, a daughter of the late Ella and John Yranski, she had been a lifelong Fairfield resident, prior to relocati...
Patricia Ann Lago, 76, died January 13, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Bridgeport, a daughter of the late Ella and John Yranski, she had been a lifelong Fairfield resident, prior to relocati...
Paul Raymond Allen, 60, died unexpectedly on January 12 at Danbury Hospital, surrounded by his loving wife of 30 years, children, and family. Mr Allen was a lifelong resident of Newtown.
Having spent ...
In Loving Memory
Randall S. Watkins
November 14, 1927-January 21, 2012
My dearest dad, on your fifth anniversary in Heaven.
If I could write a story, it would be the greatest ever told....
In Loving Memory
Randall S. Watkins
November 14, 1927-January 21, 2012
My dearest dad, on your fifth anniversary in Heaven.
If I could write a story, it would be the greatest ever told....
June Waters, 89, of Newtown died peacefully December 23. She was born in Newark, N.J., daughter of the late Julia and George Dorer.
Mrs Waters attended William Smith College, Newark State Teacher's Co...
Carol Ann Beers, 74, of St James, N.C., formerly of Newtown, died January 13 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Whiteville, N.C. She was born September 29, 1942, daughter of the late David and Adell Metres...
Norma H. Andrews, 94, of Nunnawauk Meadows in Newtown died on January 1 after a brief illness. She was born on February 14, 1922, on Main Street in Washingtonville, N.Y., to Clara (Felter) Hookey and ...
Evelyn C. Becker died on January 13, at Maefair Health Care Center in Trumbull. She was born in Bridgeport to Susan and Anthony Cuvitilo. She was the wife of the late W. Rex Becker, who predeceased he...
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?
