M. Georgina “Georgy” Fitchett, 92, died Veterans Day, November 11. A mainstay of Sandy Hook, she was born in a Leap Year, February 29, 1924.
Ms Fitchett had a smile for everyone and greatly enjoyed he...
Frank X. Hauser, 88, of Southbury, formerly of Newtown, died unexpectedly November 13 in St Mary’s Hospital, Waterbury. He was the husband of Lillian (Sax) Hauser. He was born August 7, 1927, in Brook...
Beatrice Marie Solheim, 88, of Norwalk died peacefully November 13, surrounded by her family. Born in Norwalk, September 27, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Beatrice Olsen Karlsen and Harold Ka...
Denece A. Kasper, 65, of Trumbull died peacefully November 13 at Bridgeport Hospital, after a seven-month battle with cancer.
Her husband Ed Kasper; her son Craig Kasper, and his wife Rebecca, of Oran...
Jennifer Desrosiers, 24, a former resident of Newtown, died from injuries received in an automobile accident, November 10, in Orlando, Fla., where she resided.
Ms Desrosiers was a communicant of St Ro...
Doris J. Reilly, 87, beloved wife of the late Charles J. Reilly, died peacefully, surrounded by her family, November 9. She was born in Bridgeport in 1928, and raised in Milford, a community that rema...
James Bishop, 74, of Seymour, beloved husband of the late Phyllis Nadeau Bishop, died November 5 in his home, following a sudden illness. Born October 9, 1941, in Bridgeport, he was the only child of ...
Pierce Henry Wall, Jr, 85, of Trumbull, beloved husband of Lorraine Shea Wall, died peacefully November 7 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born June 8, 1930, in Fairfield, he was the son ...
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.
