Federal National Mortgage Associates of Dallas to Alan Smith of Woodbury, property at 5 Shadblow Trail, $89,900; Loriann Caterson of Newtown to Michael Heneghan of Sandy Hook, property at 72 Alpine Circle, $110,500; Donald deGuzman of Newtown and Deb

By STEVE BIGHAM

Published: Apr 04, 2000 12:00 am

Federal National Mortgage Associates of Dallas to Alan Smith of Woodbury, property at 5 Shadblow Trail, $89,900; Loriann Caterson of Newtown to Michael Heneghan of Sandy Hook, property at 72 Alpine Circle, $110,500; Donald deGuzman of Newtown and Debroah deGuzman of Garrison, NY to David deGuzman of Newtown, property at 68 Appleblossom Lane, $133,333.

Louis Mendyk of Palm Bay, FL to Daniel Sorrentino and Melissa Sorrentino of Newtown, property at 4 Surrey Trail, $199,000; William Herbert and Adela Todd of Newtown to Larry and Susan Bailey of Newtown, property at 1 Carol Ann Drive, $225,000; ABV Enterprises, LLC of Monroe to Wilson Davidson (address unavailable), property at 67 Tomahawk Trail, $292,100.

Waller Blackwell and Dawn Dearman Blackwell of Newtown to Stephen Rinaldi and Christine Rinaldi of Ridgefield, property at 21 Charter Ridge Drive, $420,000; Thomas Schade of Roxbury to William Monaco of Sandy Hook, property at 1 Beckett Village, $412,500; Terence and Matsuko Sheehan of Long Grove, IL to Rhys and Robin Brindley of Sandy Hook, property at 33 Mountain Manor Road, $442,500.

John and Mary MacNicholl of Newtown to John and Christina Scharfenberg of Danbury, property at 7 Patricia Lane, $220,000; Jurgen and Birgit Ehlert of Newtown to Ruth Zehall of Newtown, property at 32 Greenbriar Lane, $248,000; Sean Griffin of Newtown to Stephen and Alice Baye of Stratford, property at 3 Cedar Circle, $367,000; Ruth Zehall of Newtown to Mark Klimm and Kristine Mauro of Sandy Hook, property at 45 Boggs Hill Road, $520,000.

Mark Klimm and Christine Mauro of Newtown to Darryl Bassett and Rachael Bassett of Monroe, property at 26 Mountain Laurel Lane, $326,000; Paul Zunavich of Sandy Hook to Damien Kegan of Stamford, property at 52 Alpine Circle, $102,500; Anthony and Angela Tucciarone of Wilton to Tom Parsons of Newtown, property at 2 Abbotts Hill Road, $135,000; Peter Walther and Jennifer Walther of Newtown to Jane Frank of Newtown, property at 5 Taunton Ridge Road, $309,000.

Mark and Dawn Friedman of Newtown to Dacia Ratigan of Ridgefield, property at 6 Vining Road, $188,900; Gregory and Veronica Gibson of Portland, ME to John and Elizabeth Montoya of Newtown, property at 22 Pleasant Hill Road, $251,000; David French & Sons Builders, LLC of Newtown to Rayendie and Swati Albal of Woodbury, property at 14 Wedgewood Court, $607,500.

Ronald and Judith Benson of Batavia, IL to John Rivard and Edward Schumann of Sherman and Wappinger Falls, NY, property at 42 Mount Pleasant Road, $312,0000; Christopher and Lynn Zapf McDonnell of Newtown to Scott Finuccane of Redding, property at 9 Hanover Road, $235,000; George and Nancy Dugdale of Sandy Hook to Page Waller and Francis McNeaney of Newtown, proeprty at 135 Hanover Road, $342,500; Andreas Hayden and Emily Thompson of Newtown to Adam and Miranda Pacchiana of Newtown, property at 21 Gelding Hill Road, $248,000.

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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.

Vote “Yes” To Question #5 On Referendum

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.

Get Out And Vote

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.

Is Our Community Worth $1.67 Per Day?

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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Federal National Mortgage Associates of Dallas to Alan Smith of Woodbury, property at 5 Shadblow Trail, $89,900; Loriann Caterson of Newtown to Michael Heneghan of Sandy Hook, property at 72 Alpine Circle, $110,500; Donald deGuzman of Newtown and Deb

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