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Fire Reports | November 14-November 18, 2024

Published: Nov 25, 2024 7:00 am

Thursday, November 14: 4:15 pm, fire alarm, 136 Castle Hill Road, Hook & Ladder and Hawleyville responded; 4:22 pm, outside fire, Bridge End Farm, Sandy Hook responded; 5:32 pm, service call, 5 St George Place, Sandy Hook responded; 7:53 pm, medical assist, Franklin Court, Hawleyville responded.

Friday, November 15: 9:30 am, smoke/odor investigation, Taunton Lane/Taunton Hill Road, Hawleyville responded; 10:33 am, fire alarm, 28 Canterbury Lane, Botsford and Sandy Hook responded; 4 pm, motor vehicle accident (MVA), 43 Platts Hill Road, Botsford responded.

Saturday, November 16: 11:02 am, outside fire, 98 Glen Road, Sandy Hook responded; 11:07 am, outside fire, 5 Chestnut Hill, Sandy Hook responded; 11:18 am, tree/wires down, 62 Robin Hill Road, Dodgingtown responded; 11:23 am, MVA, I84W Exits 11&10, Sandy Hook responded; 1:56 pm, outside fire, 16 Pine Hill Road, Botsford responded; 3:41 pm, tree/wires down, 112 Hanover Road, Hook & Ladder responded; 4:41 pm, medical assist, Toddy Hill Road, Botsford responded; 4:48 pm, cover assignment, Sherman Turnpike, Redding, Dodgingtown responded; 5:53 pm, outside fire, 14 Merlin Lane, Dodgingtown responded; 10:21 pm, fire alarm, 139 Toddy Hill Road, Hook & Ladder, Sandy Hook, and Botsford responded.

Sunday, November 17: 11:48 am, outside fire, 162 Walnut Tree Hill Road, Sandy Hook responded; 12:24 pm, outside fire, 11 Bradley Lane, Sandy Hook responded; 5:19 pm, CO alarm, 6 Martin Street, Hook & Ladder responded; 6;05 pm, fire alarm, 19 Whippoorwill Hill, Hawleyville responded; 6:50 pm, medical assist, Louis Hill Road, Hawleyville responded.

Monday, November 18: 5:24 pm, structure fire, 8 Housatonic Drive, Sandy Hook, Hook & Ladder, Botsford, Dodgingtown, and Hawleyville responded; 5:46 pm, fire alarm, 3 Nunnawauk Meadows, Hook & Ladder and Botsford responded; 8:01 pm, MVA, Philo Curtis Road, Sandy Hook responded.

Tuesday, November 19: 3:22 am, service call, 25 St George Place, Sandy Hook responded; 4:28 pm, MVA, Toddy Hill/Longview, Sandy Hook responded; 4:49 pm, cover assignment, 59 Stony Hill Road, Bethel, Hawleyville responded; 6:24 pm, fire alarm, 3 Nunnawauk Meadows, Hook & Ladder responded; 6:44 pm, MVA, 29 Key Rock Road, Dodgingtown responded.

Around 8:30 am on Wednesday, November 13, a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe caught fire in the Plaza South parking lot in front of Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care. Botsford and Hook & Ladder firefighters responded to the scene. Sandy Hook was dispatched but held at their station. Firefighters checked for extension because the car was so close to the building. The fire was extinguished, and no injuries were reported. The car was towed from the scene. —Bee Photo, Cross

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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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