John and Nancy Redgate of Newtown to Robert and Richelle Ward of Newtown, property at 7 West Farm Ridge Road, $372,500; Leonard Sattani of Southbury to Thomas F. Scanlon of Wilton, property at 25 Round Hill Road, $107,500; Linda Cyr of Newtown to Joh

By STEVE BIGHAM

Published: Nov 06, 2000 12:00 am

John and Nancy Redgate of Newtown to Robert and Richelle Ward of Newtown, property at 7 West Farm Ridge Road, $372,500; Leonard Sattani of Southbury to Thomas F. Scanlon of Wilton, property at 25 Round Hill Road, $107,500; Linda Cyr of Newtown to John and Phyllis Cortese of Simi Valley, CA, property at 127 Brushy Hill Road, $360,000; Herbert and LaLaine Mortera of Newtown to James Daly and Diane Angelovic of Hamden, property at 3A High Bridge Road, $235,000; Robert and Charlotte Biscoe of Newtown to Paul Kraynak of Fairfield, property at 7 Pocono Road, $320,000.

Kevin Carroll and Virginia Cotty of Newtown to Marc Martinez and Connie Lewis of Freehold, NJ, property at 2 Fawnwood Road, $367,500; Kenneth and Debbie Verges c/o Commonwealth Relocation of Wayne, PA to Timothy and Lucinda Carlson, property at 6 Ironwood Road, $414,000; Colin Dalton of Sandy Hook to Thomas and Sonra Spro of Sandy Hook, property at 69 Albert Hill Road, $419,000; Richard and James Seaman of Southbury to Bryan Atherton of Newtown, property at 4 Still Hill Road, $174,500.

David and Belkys Medina c/o Prudential Relocation of Valhalla, NY to Jun Xu and Ming Xue of Danbury, property at 8 Lafayette Trail, $443,000; William and Susan Lyon of Newtown to Douglas and Patricia McDonald of Jacksonville, FL, property at 29 Ashford Lane, $530,000; Robert Mathison of Newtown to David and Kathryn VanDriel of Edmund, OK, property at 31 JoMar Drive, $412,500; Kenneth Katz of Lakehurst, NJ to Linda Wightman, property at 73 High Rock Road, $327,500; Dennis Meermans of Newtown to Phillip Block of Westport, property at 29 Taunton Lane, $414,375.

Oak Street Design and Construction, Inc., of Newtown to Thomas Murray and Donna Parrish of Stamford, property at 29 Mountain Manor Road, $514,000; Estates of Pumpkin Hill, LLC of Newtown to Mike Summerer and Pat Summerer of Newtown, property at Lot 10, 5 Pumpkin Lane, $595,000; Christina Salaris of Quinton, VA to Gregg and Suzanne Garofalo of Redding, property at 7 Bari Drive, $210,000; Peter Renkert of Priest River, ID to Frank and Susan Halloran of Redding, property at 73 Mile Hill Road South, $360,000.

Michael Burton Builders, Inc., of Sandy Hook to William and Lucie Brant of Newtown, property at 39 Whitewood Road, $657,000; New England Country Homes, Inc., of Newtown to Alfred Huppenthal of Newtown, property at 2 Hearthstone Lane, $410,000.

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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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John and Nancy Redgate of Newtown to Robert and Richelle Ward of Newtown, property at 7 West Farm Ridge Road, $372,500; Leonard Sattani of Southbury to Thomas F. Scanlon of Wilton, property at 25 Round Hill Road, $107,500; Linda Cyr of Newtown to Joh

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