Norann “Kookie” Feli, 66, of Newtown, beloved wife of the late George Feli, died at Waterbury Hospital March 15. She was born in Danbury, August 29, 1948, and was the daughter of the late Anna (Germin...
John J. Todd III, 66, of Newtown, a former 38-year resident of New Fairfield, died in his home March 17 with his beloved family by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Glen ...
Marilyn Storm, 70, a resident of Connecticut for more than 60 years, died unexpectedly in her Bethel home March 11. Born January 11, 1945, in Abilene, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Mary (Fen...
Kelly (Germain) Patti, 44, of Newtown died at home March 18, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of Daniel Patti. Born January 22, 1971, in Yonkers, N.Y., she was the daugh...
Constance Edith Morehouse, 81, of Fairfield died March 15. She was the loving widow of James Arthur Morehouse.
Her sons and spouses Frank and Maryann of Sandy Hook, James and Linda of Fair Oaks, Cali...
Donald Dale Miller, 87, died March 17 at Chester Sims Veterans Nursing Home in Panama City, Fla. He was born July 23, 1927, and was raised in Mount Lebanon, Penn.
His wife of 59 years, Beverly; three ...
Eloise Daly Miller, 97, of Danbury died March 12. She was born in Stamford, December 19, 1917, the 13th child of Margaret (Kennedy) and Thomas Daly.
Her three children and spouses, Eloise and Joseph D...
Gregory Curtis Pierce, 62, of Oxford, and formerly of Newtown, died peacefully March 11 with family by his side, after a short and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on November 25, 1952, in A...
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.
