Dr Erwin Thater, 89, of Newtown, died at his residence October 10. Dr Thater was born in Ridgewood, Queens, N.Y., November 9, 1923. He was the husband of the late Evelyn (Gordon) Thater. He was a resi...
Keith D. Miller, 53, of Derby, died October 6 at Connecticut Hospice, Branford. He was born October 27, 1959, to Gertrude and Charles Miller.
His dedicated and devoted fiancée Lori L. Hughes; two brot...
Frances M. Van Wart, 94, of Sandy Hook died peacefully at Danbury Hospital, October 1, with her loving daughters at her bedside.
She resided in Bridgeport most of her life. She worked for General Elec...
Axel C. Tryde, 96, of Sandy Hook, formerly of Georgetown, Conn., died peacefully September 13, at the Connecticut Hospice in Branford, with his family at his bedside and his beloved sea outside his wi...
John Henry Will Jr, 84, of Brookfield, died on October 4, 2013, following a brief illness.
He was born April 26, 1929, in Danbury, the son of Margaret (Caroll) and John Will Sr.
He is survived by his ...
David Alan Harris died on September 25, following an extended illness.
Mr Harris, 83, was a longtime resident of Newtown.
He was born on February 11, 1930, in Southgate, Middlesex, England, to Agnes a...
Katherine “Kay” Pettinato, 84, of New Fairfield died September 20. She was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, July 18, 1929, the daughter of Kathleen and Paul Arnot Morgan.
Two sons, Morgan, and his wi...
Shirley A. Fredlund-Ruiz of New Milford died September 30. Born Shirley Mae Anderson, the daughter of Nellie Elizabeth Hine and Carl T. Anderson, she was born in Bridgeport and lived in New Milford al...
Here is how Wilton's elected officials supported their budget, From the Wilton Paper:
Please join us at the Annual Town Meeting (ATM) on Tuesday, May 6 and cast your vote on the Board of Selectmen and Board of Education budgets, as well as the mill rate and bonding referendums — collectively known as the ‘ATM Recommendations’. These recommendations reflect our community’s commitment to fiscal responsibility, outstanding education, and effective town services.
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."
