Mike Mayer, 74, of Pawling, N.Y., submitted his final grades after fighting pancreatic cancer for as long as humanly possible, February 12. He was born March 18, 1940.
His wife of 50 years, Judith Upt...
William Frederick Hanna, 70, of Fishkill, N.Y. and previously a resident of Sandy Hook for 45 years, died February 12. He was born in Bridgeport, February 17, 1943, to John and Frances (Menedick) Hann...
Michael John Bolick, 92, of Fairfield, beloved husband of Irene Lindsey Bolick, died February 11. Born in Fairfield, Mr Bolick was a lifelong Fairfield Town resident.
In addition to his devoted wife o...
Jeffrey J. Topolski, 59, of Trumbull died suddenly February 8 in St Vincent Medical Center. Born in Bridgeport July 28, 1954, he was a son of Barbara Burlant Topolski of Trumbull and the late John M. ...
Barbara Yaremich Cardinal, 79, of Trumbull died February 8 at St Vincent’s Medical Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond J. Cardinal. Born in Bridgeport, she was a Trumbull resident for...
Candido Gomes, 77, of Shelton, beloved husband of Isaura Lucia Dos Santos Gomes, died February 8 at Bridgeport Hospital with his loving family by his side. Born in Vila Do Conde, Portugal, August 20, ...
Barbara A. Switzer, 88, died February 6, at her granddaughter’s home in Wilder, Vt. She was born September 21, 1925, in Weston, Conn., the daughter of Barbara (Burr) and Charles Newell.
Three daughter...
Mary M. Cosier, 78, of Wolcott and formerly of Milford for more than 50 years, beloved wife of the late Robert Cosier, died with family by her side February 2. She was born in Bridgeport, December 15,...
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.
