Saturday, February 14

By ANDY GOROSKO

Published: Feb 13, 2004 12:00 am

Saturday, February 14

VALENTINEâS DAY

Sleeping Beauty puppet show, 10 am, Housatonic Valley Waldorf School, 40 Dodgingtown Road, free performance of Grimm fairy tale by schoolâs early childhood teachers should be suitable for ages 3â6; 364-1113.

Income Tax Assistance, 10 amâ2 pm, C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, free help by members of IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), program continues weekly through April 10, no appointment necessary.

Monday, February 16

PRESIDENTSâ DAY

Tuesday, February 17

Board of Education, 7:30 pm, Reed Intermediate School at Fairfield Hills.

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

Economic Development Commission, 7:30 pm, Multipurpose Center, Riverside Road.

Wednesday, February 18

St Rose Divorce Support Group meeting, 7 pm, St Rose, open to anyone in the process of, contemplating, or divorced less than two years who needs an evening of sharing and support; 270-1930.

Housatonic Valley Paddlers Club meeting, 7 pm, CL&P Service Center, Barnabas Road, free and open to nonmembers, program by Michele Sorenson (certified ACA instructor) on paddling techniques and safety; 203-263-3281.

âNewtownâs Painted Ladies: Victorian Architecture in a Small New England Town,â 7 pm, The Homesteads at Newtown, 166 Mt Pleasant Road, free slide lecture by Town Historian Dan Cruson will illustrate Victorian architecture on Main Street, its definition and its incorporation into modern architecture; 426-8118.

Legislative Council, 7:30 pm, Booth Library, 25 Main Street.

Thursday, February 19

Planning and Zoning Commission, 7:30 pm, Canaan House at Fairfield Hills.

Friday, February 20

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

Saturday, February 21

Hawleyville Volunteer Fire Company Game Dinner, 7 pm, Hawleyville Fire House, Hawleyville Road, tickets $25, proceeds will benefit fire company; 270-4389.

Sunday, February 22

The Pacifica String Quartet in concert, 3 pm, Edmond Town Hall auditorium, 45 Main Street, tickets $15, children ages 5â14 free when attending with ticket-holding adult, works of Beethoven, Hindemuth, and Mendelssohn, concert continues 2003â04 Newtown Friends of Music season; 426-6470.

Wednesday, February 25

ASH WEDNESDAY

Society of Creative Arts of Newtown (SCAN) program, 1:30 pm, Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street, free and open to nonmembers, program on painting with watercolors by Richard Ochs; 426-6654.

âThe Parent Connection: The Courage to Speak,â 7 pm, Newtown Middle School auditorium, Queen Street, free, guest speaker and young mother Ginger Katz (The Courage to Speak Foundation) will offer compelling story of how substance abuse devastated a family and one young manâs life; 270-4335.

Kids Have Fun At Affinity Esports Spring Break Camp

NMS Celebrates Administrative Professionals Day

Board Of Realtors Member Offices Again Supporting Strutt Your Mutt With Donations Drive

Auxiliary Easter Sale Done, Mother’s Day Fundraiser Ahead

Aquarion Water Company Reminder: Water Use Restrictions In Effect

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

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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