Obituaries

Randi (Decater) Beardsley

Published: December 29, 2021 10:50 am

Randi (Decater) Beardsley, of Newtown and Auburn, California, passed this life peacefully on Saturday, September 25, just one day before her seventieth birthday, after a long battle with ALS, Lou Gehrig’s disease.

Antoinette Davis

Published: December 29, 2021 9:15 am

“Anna” Antoinette Davis, née Anzalone, died peacefully on December 25, in Newtown, just two months shy of her 111th birthday.

Carolyn F. Reil

Updated: January 03, 2022 1:16 pm

Carolyn Finnigan Reil passed away peacefully on November 12, 2019, at the age of 78.

Robert Cicarelli Jr

Published: December 28, 2021 12:15 pm

Robert Cicarelli, Jr, 57, of Sandy Hook, passed suddenly and unexpectedly on December 24.

Robert Brainerd Hutchinson

Published: December 27, 2021 2:40 pm

Robert Brainerd Hutchinson was born on September 24, 1951, and died peacefully at home in Hanover, Ill., on December 10, 2021, after a long and valiant fight with cancer.

Bernard P. Long

Updated: December 27, 2021 12:10 pm

Bernard P. Long, 93, died on Saturday, December 25, at Elim Park Health Care Center.

Ellen Beth Andrews

Published: December 27, 2021 9:15 am

Ellen Beth Andrews, 51, of Newtown, lost a long courageous battle with cancer on December 23.

Raymond Thompson, Jr

Published: December 24, 2021 10:50 am

Raymond Thompson Jr, 82, passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021.

Christopher J. Capozziello, Jr

Updated: December 23, 2021 9:04 am

Christopher J. Capozziello, Jr, 82, of Sandy Hook passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 21, at Danbury Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Rose Hoyt

Published: December 15, 2021 3:15 pm

Rose Mary Hoyt, 92, died peacefully Saturday, December 11. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Rosario and Mary (Andoloro) Raimonto.

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Dan was a real gentleman. I had the honor of knowing him for about 10 years from high school and into early adulthood. He was always upbeat and amiable. His love of golf was boundless. I remember him droning on about the type of wedge this or that professional golfer was playing at any given time. He loved to play also. Dan made the winning putt that clinched a championship for NHS men’s golf in 1984. It was a snaking, downhill putt that few people would have had the nerve or imagination to have holed at such a critical moment. It was magic!! You are a true gem, Dan. May your eternal reward be endless days of long, straight drives and the sound of difficult putts finding the bottom of the hole.

Daniel R. Baker

Congratulations John! This is quite a feat & shows a lot of perseverance, endurance, & commitment while becoming more healthy & having fun! The ultimate achievement! Wishing u a long healthy life!

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“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” The 1st Amendment does NOT say "except when there's a budget problem, or when some people wish things would quiet down." There is no way a proposed ordinance can be construed as other than singling out RockthisDemocracy, and also no way the town does not get expensively buried in court should it be foolish enough to go down this path.

Assembly Ordinance?

The Editor suggest a meeting between the "Rock This Democracy " and the Police Commission. As a former Police Commissioner the Chief should have followed the chain of command and discussed this with the Police Commission. The Chief reports to the Elected Police Commission not our Republican First Selection. Can't help but feel this is Republican politics again making an issue out of a non issue.

I support Chief Kullgren’s request to explore permitting, and cost-sharing for large gatherings. The right to protest is a cornerstone of our democracy, and I fully support the constitutional right to free speech and assembly. However, where and how often these protests occur matters. Main Street is not just a symbol — it’s a vital artery for daily life in town. When events are held there monthly, and at increasing scale, they cause disruption to residents, businesses, and traffic. While the Rock This Democracy group may describe these protests as unique or urgent, the frequency — roughly once every two weeks this spring — suggests more of a recurring series than a singular, spontaneous moment of civic expression. This isn’t about silencing anyone. It’s about fairness, public safety, and fiscal responsibility. Every time a protest happens, our police department is forced to assign resources, often on overtime. That expense adds up quickly. If any group wants to use public space regularly, particularly in a way that impacts traffic and requires police presence, then it’s reasonable for the town to consider permitting and cost-sharing — just as we do for other organized events like races, festivals, or parades. Let’s protect everyone’s rights — including the right of the community to function smoothly and the right of taxpayers not to bear undue cost for repeated events. I trust the Council to consider a reasonable path forward that balances speech with responsibility.

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