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Fire Reports | April 10-15, 2025

Published: Apr 21, 2025 8:00 am

Thursday, April 10: 5:52 am, smell of gas, 164 Mt Pleasant Road, Hawleyville, Hook & Ladder, and Dodgingtown responded; 7:56 am, fire alarm, 12 Berkshire Road, Sandy Hook & Botsford responded; 11:39 am, brush fire, 124 Sugar Street, Dodgingtown and Hook & Ladder responded; 5:22 pm, motor vehicle accident (MVA), Mt Pleasant and Hawleyville Roads, Hawleyville responded.

Friday, April 11: 4:40 pm, fire alarm, 5 Bridle Path Trail, Botsford and Hook & Ladder responded; 7:35 pm, CO alarm, 47 Robin Hill Road, Dodgingtown responded.

Saturday, April 12: 2:02 am, MVA, I-84 West Exits 11 & 10, Sandy Hook responded; 4:18 am, MVA, Toddy Hill and Still Hill Roads, Sandy Hook responded; 3:52 pm, low wire, 28 Key Rock Road, Dodgingtown responded.

Sunday, April 13: 12:27 pm, outside fire, 13 Stone Gate Drive, Sandy Hook responded; 6:47 pm, fire alarm, 24 Point O’Rocks Road, Hook & Ladder responded; 6:56 pm, car fire, I-84 West Exits 10 & 9, Sandy Hook and Hook & Ladder responded.

Monday, April 14: 6:49 pm, odor of gas, 31 Hoseye Coach Road, Botsford and Hook & Ladder responded.

Tuesday, April 15: 2:21 am, CO alarm, 2 Diamond Drive, Hook & Ladder responded; 12:40 pm, medical assist, South Main Street, Hook & Ladder responded; 4:02 pm, medical assist, Great Ring Road, Sandy Hook responded; 4:24 pm, tree on wires, Pond Brook and Lake George Roads, Hawleyville responded; 4:31 pm, tree on wires, 8 Beechwood Drive, Sandy Hook responded; 4:53 pm, tree on wires, 21 Great Hill Road, Hawleyville responded; 5:10 pm, tree on wires, 51 Mile Hill Road South, Hook & Ladder responded; 10:22 pm, tree on wires, Great Ring Road and Farmery Lane, Sandy Hook responded.

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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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