Friday, January 19

By ANDY GOROSKO

Published: Jan 12, 2001 12:00 am

Friday, January 19

Housatonic Valley Council of Elected Officials, 12:30 pm, Brookfield Town Hall 100 Pocono Road, Brookfield.

St Rose Junior Youth Group monthly meeting, 7-9 pm, St Rose Church Hall, 46 Church Hill Road; 426-3572.

Saturday, January 20

SCAN âColor in Januaryâ Art Show and Sale continues, Lexington Gardens, 32 Church Hill Road, watercolor demonstration by Janice Baragwanath at 12:30, show with 150Â± paintings by members of Society of Creative Arts of Newtown, continues through January 21; 426-6654.

Sunday, January 21

Final day of SCAN âColor in Januaryâ Art Show and Sale, Lexington Gardens, 32 Church Hill Road, demonstration in pastel portraiture by Kita Macon at 12:30, show features 150Â± paintings by members of Society of Creative Arts of Newtown; 426-6654.

Monday, January 22

Commission on Aging, 5 pm, Villa Restaurant, Riverside Road; 7 pm, multipurpose building, Riverside Road.

Newtown Pension Committee, 7:30 pm, Town Hall South, 3 Main Street.

Board of Selectmen, 7:30 pm, Booth Library, 25 Main Street.

Board of Fire Commissioners, 7:30 pm, Sandy Hook Firehouse, Riverside Road.

Tuesday, January 23

Garden Club of Newtown meeting, 1 pm (membersâ lunch and business meeting at noon), C.H. Booth Library meeting room, 25 Main Street, program by guest speaker R. Kennard Baker, peonies expert and board director American Peony Society; 270-1108.

Public Building and Site Commission, 6:30 pm, Booth Library, 25 Main Street.

Board of Education, 7:30 pm, school offices, Canaan House, Fairfield Hills.

Wednesday, January 24

Conservation Commission, 7:30 pm, town land use office, Canaan House, Fairfield Hills.

Thursday, January 25

Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority, 9 am, Old Brookfield Town Hall, Routes 25 and 133, Brookfield Center.

Charter Revision Commission, 7 pm, Town Hall South, 3 Main Street.

Board of Education, 7:30 pm, school offices, Canaan House, Fairfield Hills.

Water Pollution Control Authority, 7:30 pm, sewage treatment plant, Commerce Road.

Saturday, January 27

NHS Color Guard Show, starts 5 pm, Newtown High School gymnasium, admission $6 adults, $4 students and seniors, competitive performances by color guard groups from schools and organizations in CT and neighboring states, refreshments stand running; 426-1341.

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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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The voters spoke, loud and clear that they support our schools and municipal services. The majority vote was a mandate to keep delivering well rated education services and keep it" Nicer in Newtown."

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Thank you LeReine, for speaking out about this. The list of public servants who are unfairly targeted for abuse just for doing their jobs has been growing. It is a testament to the power of propaganda that otherwise good and well-meaning people can get so emotional as to act out in this way.

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