William “Bill” Reynolds Bailey, Jr, 73, of Newtown died April 7 surrounded by family and friends, after a lengthy and brave battle with cancer. Born February 3, 1942, he was the son of William R. and ...
A memorial service for Carol S. Gee, 73, who was a 30-year resident of Newtown, will take place Saturday, April 18, at 11 am, in the Newtown Congregational Church, 14 West Street, Newtown.
Mrs Gee die...
Peggy Jane (Adams) Smith, 77, of Newtown, and formerly a longtime resident of Los Gatos, Calif., died peacefully March 9, with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late Frank David Smith. S...
Nancy W. (Hull) Rahikka, 83, of Newtown died peacefully at The Gardens in Danbury April 4. She was the wife of the late Richard R. Rahikka for 46 years. She was born October 31, 1931, in Southport, an...
Richard M. Liska, Sr, 84, of South Thomaston, Maine, died peacefully at home April 4. He was born July 23, 1930, in Stepney, Conn.
He grew up on his grandparents’ farm in Newtown, attended first grad...
Charles Scott Spath, Sr, 73, of Holmes Beach, Fla., died April 2. He was the husband of Jeanne Anne Kadric Spath of Trumbull. He was born November 1, 1941, in Bridgeport, Conn.
His loving wife; his ch...
Gladys Vivian (Garey) McLaughlin, 77, of Sandy Hook, wife of Denny McLaughlin, mother of three, and grandmother of six, celebrated 49 years of happy marriage this past February, before passing away at...
Ian Patrick Albert, beloved infant son of Margaret (Toomey) and Kevin P. Albert, died peacefully April 5 at his home in New Milford. Ian was born in Danbury Hospital, March 19, 2015.
In addition to hi...
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.
