Sarah E. Roman of Newtown to Andrew Lewis and Aimee Merritt of Newport, R.I., a residential property at 5 Shepherd Hill Road for $692,400. Gary Pike of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to Timothy G Rahr and Sarah E. Roman of Newtown, a residential property at

By JOHN VOKET

Published: Jul 29, 2005 12:00 am

Sarah E. Roman of Newtown to Andrew Lewis and Aimee Merritt of Newport, R.I., a residential property at 5 Shepherd Hill Road for $692,400. Gary Pike of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to Timothy G Rahr and Sarah E. Roman of Newtown, a residential property at 88 Hattertown Road for $1,150,000. Darryl Bassett of Newtown to Anthony M. Bloss of Norwalk, a residential property at 26 Mountain Laurel Lane for $509,900. Amir Khan of Brookfield to Philip Romanino of Newtown, a residential property at 23-A Narragansett Trail for $447,500.

Christine M. Rostafin of Danbury to Brian R. Shaker of Newtown, a residential property at 5 Possum Ridge Road for $487,400. Jason Lame of Canoga, Calif., to Bruce and Mercedes Miller of Yorktown, N.Y., a residential property at 7 The Old Road for $461,500. Eileen Larsen of Monroe to David and Patricia A. Lewis of Newtown, a residential property at 9 Bear Hill Road for $281,000. Christine Fairchild of Newtown to Victoria L. Dinielli of Newtown, a residential property at 42 Echo Valley Road for $600,000.

Also from Daniel B. Levy of Morris Plains, N.J., to John and Amy Blanco of Hagerstown, Md., a residential property at 30 Philo Curtis Road for $468,900. Victoria L. Dinielli of Newtown to Joseph and Joann R. Mulvaney of Ridgefield, a residential property at 28 The Boulevard for $494,000. Frank Tropea of Milford to David J. and Lisa I. Kantor of Norwalk, a residential property at 10 Surrey Trail for $377,000. Curtis S. Pitchett, Trustee of Sandy Hook to Jack Whittle of Sandy Hook, a residential property at 90 Lakeview Terrace for $3,500. David J. Calandro of Southbury to David French & Sons Builders, LLC of Newtown, unimproved land at 37 Mount Pleasant Road for $75,000.

David P. Calandro of Southbury to Robert and Andrianna Nardozzi of Ridgefield, a residential property at 37 Mt Pleasant Road for $507,000. Lynora Lichvar of Oxford to Gregory T and Mayra Fodor of Newtown, a residential property at 3 Crown Hill Drive for $505,000. Mark C. Reutzel of Newtown to Joseph S. Dryer of Danbury, a residential property at 2 Moccasin Trail for $354,000. Bruce Pierce Construction, LLC of Newtown to William James Lee and Kelly Connors Lee of Ridgefield, a residential property at 4 Diamond Drive for $349,591. Albert R. Bonamici of Newtown to Vincenza Bonamici of Newtown, a residential property at 37 Tunnel Road for $1.

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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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Sarah E. Roman of Newtown to Andrew Lewis and Aimee Merritt of Newport, R.I., a residential property at 5 Shepherd Hill Road for $692,400. Gary Pike of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to Timothy G Rahr and Sarah E. Roman of Newtown, a residential property at

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