Sunday, January 30

By ANDY GOROSKO

Published: Jan 28, 2011 12:00 am

Sunday, January 30

Open House & New Family Registration 1â3 pm, St Rose School, 40 Church Hill Road, parents and children preK to grade 8 invited to tour school and meet faculty; 203-426-5102.

Tuesday, February 1

Lake Zoar Authority, 7 pm, Southbury Town Hall, 501 Main Street South.

Newtown Meals On Wheels annual meeting, 7 pm, C.H. Booth Library board room, 25 Main Street, volunteer drivers needed; 203-426-0714.

Board of Education, 7:30 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Lake Lillinonah Authority, 7:30 pm, Brookfield Town Hall, 100 Pocono Road.

Police Commission, 7:30 pm, Town Hall South, 3 Main Street.

Wednesday, February 2

GROUNDHOG DAY

Newtown Toastmasters meeting, 7 pm, Town Hall South Parks & Recreation Conference Room, 3 Main Street, newcomers and guests welcome; 203-313-5507.

Newtown Choral Society spring rehearsals begin, 7 pm, Newtown Middle school Chorus Room, 11 Queen Street, nonauditioned choir directed by Mary Andreotta has openings in all voices, spring concert to be May 8 at Newtown Meeting House; 203-426-3769.

Legislative Council, 7:30 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Zoning Board of Appeals, 7:30 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Ad Hoc Tick-Borne Disease Action Committee, 8 pm, Multipurpose Center, 14 Riverside Road.

Thursday, February 3

Regional Recycling Task Force, 10:30 am, Brookfield Town Hall, 100 Pocono Road.

Board of Ethics, 7 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Newtown Relay For Life 2011 Kick-Off, 7 pm, Newtown Middle School, Queen Street, public invited to learn about American Cancer Society fundraiser returning to Fairfield Hills June 11-12, including new developments for this year, light refreshments.

Board of Education, 7:30 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Planning and Zoning Commission, 7:30 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Friday, February 4

Ice Skating Party, 6:30â9:30 pm, Dickinson Park Pavilion, Elm Drive, all ages invited to Parks & Rec sponsored event with music provided by DJ Kevin Koschel, hot chocolate and coffee, small bonfire, registration requested; 203-270-4340.

Saturday, February 5

NUMC Monthly Pasta Dinner , 5- 7:30 pm, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Road, $9 adults, $8 seniors, $3.50 children; 203-426-9998.

Midwinter Dance, 6â10 pm, Newtown Congregational Church, 14 West Street, $10 ($30/family), hot dogs, popcorn and other light refreshments, 60s-era theme, costumes encouraged, silent auction, proceeds to benefit Friends of Autistic Peopleâs Farm Project; 203-426-9024.

Bethany & Rufus at Flagpole Radio CafÃ©, 7 pm, Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, $18, $15 students and seniors, cello and voice folk-jazz duo will be guest musicians for evening of sketch comedy and other local musicians; 203-364-0898.

NUMC Coffee House, 7:45â10:30 pm, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Road, admission $4 for those attending earlier pasta dinner (see listing above), $5 otherwise, bluegrass and folk music, refreshments; 203-426-9998.

Sunday, February 6

âAbolition Day: A Campaign to End the Death Penalty,â 10 am, Trinity Episcopal Church, 36 Main Street, CT Network to Abolish the Death Penalty (CNADP) Executive Director Ben Jones will offer program on the history of the death penalty in Connecticut, the flaws of the system and opportunities for individuals to respond, optional film screening to continue discussion February 13; 203-426-9070.

Sunshine, Sweets, And Support: Tag And Bake Sale Assisted Families United In Newtown

‘Brick Walls And Surprises’ With Nick Sheedy, Next Genealogy Club Of Newtown Meeting

Edmond Town Hall Launching New Family Series

Ashurst Dancers Compete In Ireland; One Returns Home With World Medal

Red-Hot Bats! Baseball Team Piles 26 Runs In Two Games

Here is how Wilton's elected officials supported their budget, From the Wilton Paper: Please join us at the Annual Town Meeting (ATM) on Tuesday, May 6 and cast your vote on the Board of Selectmen and Board of Education budgets, as well as the mill rate and bonding referendums — collectively known as the ‘ATM Recommendations’. These recommendations reflect our community’s commitment to fiscal responsibility, outstanding education, and effective town services.

Says Referendum Process ‘Lacking Leadership’

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.

Budget, Capital Projects Pass: Officials Respond

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.

The Voters Chose Newtown

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."

Great effort by the those who attended to shine a light on the attacks on Democracy. Thanks for the article so all can understand whats happening.

Hundreds Attend ‘Rock This Democracy’ Rally

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