May 9, 2020

Town Leadership Is Failing You

Background: “The coronavirus-induced recession would rip an unprecedented $7 billion from Connecticut’s coffers by 2023 ……. Simply put, from 202 1 through 2023, the state’s revenue […]
April 16, 2020

A Selectman’s View

I am in favor of moving forward with the schools proje ct approved by voters last October – and here’s why. The problems at Consolidated Elementary […]
March 19, 2020

A Selectman’s View – 3/19

  We’re starting Week 1 of the New Abnormal — with no real understanding of how long this is going to go on.  We’re all trying […]
January 23, 2020

A Selectman’s View – 1/23

The filing date to apply for senior property tax relief starts on February 1.  I urge all seniors to familiarize themselves with this program. A recent […]
December 19, 2019

A Selectman’s View – 12/19

You know that old saw that if you take your umbrella with you, it won’t rain?  Today’s version is:  if you are prepared for an emergency, […]
July 25, 2019

A Selectman’s View

New Fairfield is defined by water – Candlewood Lake and Squantz Pond to the East and Ball Pond to the West are our most important water […]
June 28, 2019

Paving

It’s paving season again and New Fairfield’s Public Works Department is hard at work repairing Town roads that have fallen into disrepair. Once it becomes clear […]
March 11, 2019

A Selectman’s View

Last week was very busy for First Selectman Pat Del Monaco and me, with focus on the town budget, naming members of the new Economic Development […]
January 11, 2019

Vote No on B.O. Saturday

I believe a blight ordinance is needed in New Fairfield but not the one you are being asked to approve this Saturday. It would create a “Blight […]