Obituaries

Wanda (Zaffino) Vodola

Published: May 15, 2023 12:30 pm

Wanda Veronica (Zaffino) Vodola, 96, of Sandy Hook and formerly of Redding, died peacefully on Thursday, May 4, 2023. She was the wife of the late Antonio F. Vodola. Mrs Vodola was born May 2, 1927, i...

Henry Jude Ruddy

Published: May 15, 2023 12:30 pm

Henry Jude Ruddy, born in Teaneck, New Jersey, to Geraldine Kindle and William Donald Ruddy, passed away at home on April 29, 2023 at the age of 82. Beloved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather...

Robert James Dyer

Updated: May 16, 2023 9:24 am

Robert James Dyer passed away peacefully on May 12, 2023, in Newtown.

Thomas M. Lacko

Published: May 12, 2023 4:35 pm

Thomas M. Lacko, 72, of Naugatuck, passed away peacefully on May 5th after a brief illness.

John Robert ‘Bob’ Barna Sr

Published: May 09, 2023 1:00 pm

SOUTHBURY — John Robert “Bob” Barna Sr, was born on December 20, 1932, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Stephen Edward and Julia (Hrapsky) Barna. When Bob was ten years old, his family moved to Newtown,...

Gerald M. LaReau

Updated: May 10, 2023 8:16 am

Gerald M. LaReau, age 85, of Waterbury, entered into rest on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at St Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury.

Thomas Michael Adams

Updated: May 09, 2023 11:56 am

Thomas Michael Adams, also known as Tommy, passed away on May 5, 2023, at the age of 76.

Evelyn Ann (Donlon) Pennington

Updated: May 08, 2023 2:30 pm

Evelyn Ann (Donlon) Pennington, 85, of Wake Forest, N.C., passed away peacefully at home on April 27, 2023.

Patricia McCarthy

Updated: May 05, 2023 5:24 pm

Patricia McCarthy passed away on May 2nd after a sudden illness.

Vivian Seena Miller

Updated: May 08, 2023 9:29 am

Vivian Seena Miller of Newtown died on Tuesday, May 2.

Raymond Ainger

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Let The Citizens Have A Voice In Curbside Recycling

‘A Living History:’ The Fight To Save The Horse Guard

I see you object to my use of the word mob. May I ask if you attended any of the warehouse discussions over the past few years? The disrespectful behavior—the shouting, the veiled threats, the outright hostility—from some of my neighbors has been disgraceful. Frankly, I’m ashamed to call them my neighbors. When the mob stops acting like a mob, I’ll gladly stop referring to them as a NIMBY mob.

Castle Hill Cluster Homes Approved Against The Will Of The Residents

One thing I’ve always found ironic about the Horse Guard—setting aside any real practicality of their current role—is that they are actually the second Horse Guard. Yes, the state of Connecticut funds not just one but two official Horse Guards. The first was established in 1788, but by 1808, it was apparently decided that one wasn’t enough, so a second was chartered. Fast forward to around 1930, when 60% of American families owned a car, and it seems like we missed a prime opportunity to reconsider the necessity of these units. At this point, I think the Horse Guard should be welcome to continue using State property—if they can fund it themselves through private means. Otherwise, it’s time to stop subsidizing their hobby.

The Borough Zoning Commission does not represent the "residents of Newtown." It is elected by, and serves, the residents of the Borough. I believe most residents of both the Borough and the town are aware of this, but the letter creates the impression that residence in Newtown confers the right to vote for the BZC ("who we elect"), which may cause confusion.

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."

Information, Not Finger Pointing On Budget

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