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 ...
Julia K. Stadler, 79, of Trumbull died peacefully April 25. She was the daughter of the late John and Julia Bujnak Stadler and the sister of the late John J. Stadler and Dorothy Giacomini. Born in Bri...
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 ...
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.
