Mr. Johnson
Mob as defined by Webster: a large, disorderly crowd of people, especially one that is violent or destructive. This is how you refer to your fellow Newtowners and neighbors who have a view of the appropriateness of the upscale cluster housing development that differs from yours. The “mob” we saw at several of the public hearings consisted of volunteer fire fighters, teachers, farmers, concerned citizens of all ages and occupations and retirees like us- in other words - your fellow Newtowners - who are all entitled to their constitutional right of free speech.
Name calling has no place in local public discourse or anywhere in our Nation. We are your neighbors not a mob.
School enrollment is down substantially from its peak -- 20 years ago. It is projected to rise from now through 2030. "Sometimes what people omit can be as telling as what they say."
Charlsie is correct in my opinion. We need to have a community discussion as to our future land use, lets look at the facts and our future approach to Newtown's growth.
Facts count. For example, School enrollment is down by 68 students from the previous year. The budget included a significant reduction in BOE teachers and staff. The budget process has only just begin, The initial request for funds will clearly be reduced, and varies revenue and expenditures will change. lots more to come, lets not jump the gun to condemn the budget until its submitted to the votes at referendum time. Give all the boards a chance to figure this out,
