Ann Neustrand, 72, of Sandy Hook died May 16 at Danbury Hospital.
She was born in Danbury August 17, 1943, a daughter of the late Mary (Felcovic) and Nils Neustrand.
Ms Neustrand was a resident of San...
Carol Ann (Butler) Novella, 61 of Waterbury, and a Newtown native, died May 16 at Waterbury Hospital, after a brief illness. She was born in Bridgeport, January 1, 1955, and was the daughter of the la...
James "Jim" A. Arkell, 61, of Weeki Wachee, Fla., died May 12. A native of Newtown, he was born October 16, 1954, to Norma (Miller) and Alfred E. Arkell, one of three children.
Mr Arkell moved to Citr...
Stanley Joseph McKenney of Newtown died peacefully May 13, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of E. Patricia (Oldfield) McKenney.
Mr McKenney was born in Danbury on February 19, 1935,...
Edward Miles House, 88, of Newtown died May 12 at Pope John Paul II Center in Danbury. He was the husband of Elenore (Wold) House.The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research or to the Cance...
Sherry Lynn (Burdick) Powell, 75, of Torrington, and formerly a longtime resident of Sandy Hook, died peacefully May 14, surrounded by her loving family.honanfh.com.
Mrs Powell was born in Brookfield ...
Carole Tani Lariviere, 74, of Sandy Hook died May 9, with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of Gaetan Lariviere. Born in Waterbury, June 28, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Mary ...
Sharlene Hudak, 77, of Sandy Hook died May 5 at Bridgeport Hospital. Born April 27, 1939, in Bridgeport, she was a daughter of the late Arlene Conway and John Cozza. Her stepmother, Dolores Cozza, als...
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.
