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Newspaper
Fairfield Minuteman
Location
Fairfield, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 2005
Page
1
Foliage colors in New England arrived late this fall with many trees still green in November. Weather conditions delayed the annual change, prompting frost timing speculation and comments from Fairfield Tree Warden Kenneth Placko as residents await a quick, late-season burst of color.
First Selectman Kenneth Flatto and challenger Jack Stone pressed their campaigns focusing on tax control and limiting development. Flatto vows 3 to 4.5 percent annual increases for three years, while Stone targets inflation aligned hikes near 2.5 to 3 percent.
Election 33 era figures spotlight Flatto praising five major school builds claimed under budget by about 4 million. He forecasts tax increases of 4.5 percent in 2006 07 3.9 percent in 2007 08 and 3.1 percent in 2008 09. Stone pushes zero based budgeting urging zero baseline and criticizes overbuilt five new schools as excessive, prioritizing town needs over architectural awards.
Easton Republicans allege Democratic campaign finance filings omit donor identities from fundraisers over two years. Michael Kot filed Oct 28 with the state Elections Enforcement Commission seeking disclosure of donors and employers for contributions over $100, with names and addresses for over $30 tickets. The DTC says to await state guidance as it prepares a new filing. EEC may take 60 to 120 days.
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