Walnut Tree Hill Road

By GAIL SLUPATCHUK

Published: Mar 16, 2007 12:00 am

Walnut Tree Hill Road

Kenneth Martin of New Haven purchased a home at 56/58 Walnut Tree Hill Road from Brian and Sue Keane of Sandy Hook.

Jan Wilson of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage listed the property, which was sold by John Klopfenstein of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage.

Attorney Anthony Arardo of Milford represented the seller and attorney Ronald Peikes of Hartford represented the buyer.

Flat Swamp Road

Jennifer and Michael Sheehan of Stratford purchased a home at 80 Flat Swamp Road from Ana Critina Herrick.

Karen Michel of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage listed the property, which was sold by Judy Mori of ReMax Right Choice of Trumbull.

Attorney John Hammer of Danbury represented the seller and attorney Stan Goldstein of Trumbull represented the buyers.

Quarry Ridge Road

John and Elizabeth Godin purchased 4 Quarry Ridge Road from Daniel and Kristine Cotton.

Cindy Pedalino of William Pitt Sothebyâs International Realty listed the property, which was sold by Izzy Roberts of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage.

Attorney Joe Saffi of Danbury represented the sellers and attorney Joseph Kubic of Milford represented the buyers.

Prospect Avenue,

New Haven

Jason Palas of Darien purchased a condo at 338 Prospect Avenue, New Haven, from Frank Scoppetto.

The Maurer Family of William Raveis Real Estate was the selling agent and Jed Backus of Backus Real Estate in Hamden was the listing agent.

Attorney Phillip Parks of Branford represented the buyer and attorney Jason Friedler represented the seller.

Johnny Appleseed Drive

Jesse and Renee Dudies purchased a home at 15 Johnny Appleseed Drive, Sandy Hook, from Harold Stillwell, Jr.

Tracy Haas of Century 21 Homes Services Scalzo-Gleason Group listed the property and Laura Fantino of William Raveis Real Estate sold it.

Attorney Michael Nahoum represented the seller and the buyers was represented by attorney Susan Wilcox.

Nashville Road,

Bethel

Frank Valloni purchased at home at 4 Nashville Road, Bethel, from Chester B. and Patricia M. Andrews.

Marie Rojo of Century 21 Home Services Scalzo-Gleason Group both listed and sold the property.

Attorney Daniel OâGrady represented the seller and the buyers were represented by attorney Anthony Mamo.

Castle Hill Road

Dean and Rebecca Morits purchased at home at 4 Castle Hill Road from Victoria Lynn Holcomb.

Kathi Weller of Flagpole Realty, Inc listed the property and Elizabeth Newnham of Century 21 Home Services Scalzo-Gleason Group sold it.

Attorney Celia Barnum represented the seller and the buyers was represented by Kim and Nolan, Esquire.

Transylvania Road,

Woodbury

Brian M. Milano and Kim A. Pearce purchase a home at 447 Transylvania Road, Woodbury, from Marc DiLorenzo.

Allen Johnston of Century 21 McConnell listed the property and Clare Miller of Century 21 Home Services Scalzo-Gleason Group sold it.

Attorney Lawrence Andrea represented the seller and the buyers wasÂ represented by attorney Herb Rosenberg.

Drummers Lane,

Bethel

Christopher and Claudia Schaefer purchase at home at 31 Drummers Lane, Bethel, from Gary Levy.

Hannes Thaler of William Raveis Real Estate listed the property and Lorraine Silber of Century 21 Home Services Scalzo-Gleason Group sold it.

Attorney Mike McGetrick represented the seller and the buyers was represented by attorney Miri Goldman.

Deer Run,

Bethel

Jennifer G. Ross sold her home at 59 Deer Run, Bethel, to Justin Bandura and Anne Bandura, formerly of Monroe.

Mary Guertin of William Pitt Sothebyâs International listed and marketed the property, which was sold by Bob and Richelle Ward of Prudential Connecticut Realty of Newtown.

Attorney Alexandra Oswald of Stamford represented the seller and attorney Eric DaSilva of Newtown represented the buyer.

Church Road,

Southbury

Winding Brook Developers, LLC sold a home at 101 Church Road, Unit 6, Southbury, to Jennifer Chafitz, formerly of Winsted.

Darrell Burne of Century 21 Homes Services listed and marketed the property, which was sold by Patricia Gillen McQuail of Flagpole Realty of Newtown.

Attorney Gary OâConnor of Waterbury represented the sellers and attorney Eric DaSilva of Newtown represented the buyer.

Fish Rock Road,

Southbury

James Shortt sold a home located at 411 Fish Rock Road, Southbury, to Richard Carruth.

Susan McNulty of Flagpole Realty, Inc listed, marketed, and sold the property.

Attorney George Wakelee represented the seller and attorney Michael Nahoum represented the buyer.

Oronoke Road,

Waterbury

David and Lauren Lattin purchase a home at 925 Oronoke Road in Waterbury from Gilbert and Frances Rimer.

Anne Grings of Paulik Real Estate listed the property and Blanca Sheehan of Century 21 Home Services Scalzo-Gleason Group sold it.

Attorney Alec Rimer represented the sellers and the buyers were represented by attorney Keith Hathaway.

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While I respect the outcome of the referendum, I’m disappointed by the way this budget was presented and passed. A 6.72% tax increase and a mill rate jump to 28.78 may have been framed as “just a few dollars a day,” but for many families in town — especially those already stretched thin — those “few dollars” add up quickly. It’s frustrating to see large increases minimized in this way, and I worry that next year we’ll hear, “It’s only a little more than last year,” as if that justifies an ongoing trend of rising taxes. This year’s combined municipal and education budgets total over $141 million — that’s a significant sum.

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All of the referendums deserve to be pasted. We have a history of deferring needed maintenance and then paying more years later. These are required to keep our town owned building and roads in working condition.

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Every vote matters and that’s exactly why it’s important to recognize that voting No on a proposed budget is not a vote against Newtown, but rather a vote for accountability, transparency, and fiscal responsibility. Last year, when voters rejected the education budget in its first round, it wasn’t just a symbolic gesture—it resulted in a reduced spending plan that ultimately passed. That outcome showed that our voices can and do make a difference. Voting “No” is one of the few tools residents have to encourage our town leaders to re-evaluate spending, find creative solutions, and prioritize needs over wants. So yes, please vote on April 22—but don’t be afraid to vote “No” if you believe we can do better. Last year’s vote proved that when residents speak up, real changes can follow.

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Breaking the tax increase down to a “cost per day” may make it sound more palatable, but it minimizes the real impact these increases have—especially on those already struggling with rising costs across the board. A dollar here and a dollar there adds up, and for many families, it's not just about the price of a cup of coffee—it's about stretching every dollar to cover groceries, fuel, healthcare, and housing. A 6.72% property tax increase is significant, regardless of how it’s framed. Saying “it’s only $1.13 a day” overlooks the fact that for some residents, every expense matters. Just because costs are rising doesn’t mean the burden should automatically fall on taxpayers without exploring real efficiencies, cost savings, or long-term planning. We need to prioritize fiscal responsibility and find smarter ways to manage our town’s needs without assuming residents can or should absorb another round of tax hikes.

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Let’s have the library present a 20-year, 40-year, and 60-year OPEX/capital investment plan to determine whether this is truly a sustainable investment or just another sunk cost fallacy. Two of the items we’re voting on next week were originally framed as “donations,” yet they continue to cost this town more money over time. It’s time to say no, and force a serious reevaluation of how we approach these decisions.

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