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By ANDY GOROSKO

Published: Apr 08, 2011 12:00 am

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Firehouse Damaged

Police report that the Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue Companyâs fire substation at 249 Berkshire Road (Route 34) was damaged by an unknown vehicle sometime on April 3 or April 4. Police ask anyone with information on the matter to contact investigating Officer Scott Smith at the police station at 203-426-5841.

Shoplifting

Police said they responded to the Big Y supermarket at Newtown Shopping Village at 6 Queen Street about 3:51 pm April 6 after receiving a shoplifting complaint.

Police said they found Susan Kunz, 53, of 4 Lorraine Drive in a wooded area near the store. Police allege that Kunz stole some merchandise from the store. Police added that Kunz provided false identification information to them.

Police said they charged Kunz with sixth-degree larceny, criminal impersonation, and interfering with police.

Kunz was released on $100 bail for an April 20 appearance in Danbury Superior Court.

Keys Found

During the weekend of April 2âApril 3, a set of keys that were attached to a blue carabiner was found at Dickinson Park. The owner should contact investigating Officer Matthew Hayes at the police at 3 Main Street to claim the keys.

MV Charges

Police report that they stopped a vehicle near 80 Church Hill Road about 5:37 pm April 5 to investigate.

Police said they charged motorist Alexjandro Lima, 21, of Bethel with failure to wear a seatbelt, driving with a suspended license, and failure to return a suspended license to the state.

Lima was released on a written promise to appear in court on April 20.

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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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