Literacy Volunteers Of America Set Training Workshop For New Tutors

By SUE EVANUSKA

Published: Jan 10, 2001 12:00 am

A training workshop for new tutors in English as a Second Language for Literacy Volunteers of America will take place on Saturday, January 20,Â January 27, and February 3, from 9 am to 2:30 pm, at LVAâs offices at 5 Library Place, Danbury. The trainer will be Darlene Jackson of Newtown.

People who complete this workshop will receive certification as a tutor in English as a Second Language.

The only requirement to be an ESL tutor for Literacy Volunteers is good conversational skills in English. Tutors do not need to know a foreign language. The Danbury Office of Literacy Volunteers serves the towns of Bethel, Brewster, Bridgewater, Brookfield, Danbury, Kent, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Redding, Ridgefield, Roxbury, Sherman, and Southbury.

For more information and to register for this training please call Literacy Volunteers of America at 203/792-8260, or visit our Web site, www.danbury.org/literacy.

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The voters certainly spoke — and I respect the outcome — but let’s not forget that a “majority” doesn’t mean everyone agreed. Many of us are deeply concerned about the rising cost of living here. Supporting schools and services is important, but so is ensuring that residents can afford to stay in the town they love. We all want Newtown to be a great place to live, but lately, it’s starting to feel less like “Nicer in Newtown” and more like “More Expensive in Newtown.” That’s not sustainable, and it’s not a criticism of the town itself — it’s a call for responsible budgeting and long-term planning that doesn’t rely on tax increases year after year. I hope future decisions will reflect not just the desire to maintain services, but also the need to ease the financial burden on residents.

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I appreciate the passion behind this message, and I absolutely understand the desire to invest in our town. That said, I voted no — not because I don't care about Newtown, but because I do. Fiscal responsibility is not about ignoring problems, it’s about making sure we address them in a sustainable and transparent way. It’s frustrating to feel like every year there’s a new “urgent” reason to raise taxes, with little serious effort to curb spending or prioritize needs. I worry this just sets the stage for another round of increases next year. That doesn't mean I’m against education, safety, or our town’s future — it means I believe in accountability and in asking tough questions about how our money is managed. Voting no wasn't a rejection of Newtown — it was a call for more thoughtful, balanced leadership. I hope future conversations can include all perspectives, not just those willing to write a bigger check.

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