Friday, February 19

By ANDY GOROSKO

Published: Feb 19, 2010 12:00 am

Friday, February 19

Friday Knight Fish Fry, 5â8 pm, St Rose Parish Hall, 46 Church Hill Road, $10 adults, $5 children ($30 max/family), takeout service available, fried fish dinner presented by St Rose Knights of Columbus also running February 26 and March 5; 203-426-1014.

The Life of Amelia Earhart, 7:30 pm, Newtown Congregational Church, 14 West Street, $20, one-woman performance by Karen Tracey will follow the life of the aviator from age 6 to her final flight, light refreshments, door prize; 203-426-9024, 203-740-2733.

Saturday, February 20

Helping Haiti Bake Sale, starts at noon, Edmond Town Hall lobby, 45 Main Street, baked goods will be sold by Sage DeSimone and friends to raise funds for Save The Children Haiti earthquake relief; 203-364-7956.

Escape The Winter Craft Show & Sale, 10 amâ4 pm, Lexington Gardens, 32 Church Hill Road, two-day events will run each weekend in February, with different artists each weekend; 203-270-9461.

Wine & Scotch Malt Tasting Fundraiser, 6â8:30 pm, Edmond Town Hall Alexandria Room , 45 Main Street, $35, refreshments, auction, fundraiser by The Mary Hawley Society to support historic building and its upkeep; 203-426-3651.

Sunday, February 21

Google Model Your Town Competition workshop, 1â5 pm, C.H. Booth Library lower meeting room, 25 Main Street, Scot Wilson will host review and share session for anyone interested in learning SketchUp software to create 3D models of Newtown for international competition; 203-426-4533.

Monday, February 22

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Commission on Aging, 5 pm, Multipurpose Center, 14 Riverside Road.

Newtown Youth & Family Services (NYFS) board of directors, 6:30 pm, NYFS offices, 17 Church Hill Road.

Board of Fire Commissioners, 7 pm, Hawleyville Firehouse, 34 Hawleyville Road.

Board of Finance, 7 pm, Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.Â

Tuesday, February 23

âVegetable Gardening in the New Economy,â 1 pm, C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, free program by landscape designer Joseph Keller, hosted by The Garden Club of Newtown; 203-270-1108.

Conservation Commission, 6 pm, Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Design Advisory Board, 7 pm, Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Public Building and Site Commission, 7 pm, Reed Intermediate School, 3 Trades Lane.

Wednesday, February 24

Society of Creative Arts of Newtown (SCAN) program, 1:30 pm, Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street, free demonstration of painting a still life in acrylics by Charles Ray; 203-426-6654.

American Red Cross blood drive, 1:45â6:45 pm, Edmond Town Hall Alexandria Room, 45 Main Street, donors must be at least age 17, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in generally good health, event organized by Hawley School student Ian Wright, appointments available; 203-270-3431, 800-448-3543.

Housatonic Area Regional Transit (HART) board of directors, 4 pm, HART offices, 62 Federal Road, Danbury.

Inland Wetlands Commission, 7:30 pm, Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Ad Hoc Tick-Borne Disease Action Committee, 8 pm, Booth Library, 25 Main Street.

Thursday, February 25

Board of Finance, 7 pm, Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.Â

âCaught Between Growing Children and Aging Parents,â 7â9 pm, C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, free panel discussion with local professionals hosted by Senior Helpers to help those who are members of the âsandwich generationâ; 203-304-1634.

Friday, February 26

Saturday, February 27

NHS Choral Parents Tag Sale, 9 am-3 pm, Newtown High School cafeteria, 12 Berkshire Road, multi-family event will raise funds for high school group heading to Canada in April; 203-426-0804.

Escape The Winter Craft Show & Sale, 10 amâ4 pm, Lexington Gardens, 32 Church Hill Road, two-day events will run each weekend in February, with different artisans each weekend; 203-270-9461.

Family Bingo Night, doors open 6 pm, games bring promptly at 7, St Rose Church Parish Hall, 46 Church Hill Road, $5 for 12 games, or $10 for 12 games plus special and bonus games, refreshments available; 203-426-1014.

Sunday, February 28

Google Model Your Town Competition final workshop, 3â5 pm, C.H. Booth Library lower meeting room, 25 Main Street, team leader Scot Wilson will help with 3D uploads of Newtown buildings for international competition; 203-426-4533.

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It seems a lot of the discussion around the flagpole focuses on vilifying drivers who pass on the right, but the real issue is being overlooked. If Chapter 248 Section 14-251 were enforced, we wouldn’t see this problem to begin with. That statute prohibits stopping in the middle of a roadway to yield to cross traffic—as so often happens with cars waiting to turn from Church Hill. When vehicles stop illegally in the travel lane, they effectively create a blockage. Other drivers then either sit through unnecessary delays or carefully pass around them on the right, which is fully permitted when the vehicle ahead is “illegally parked” in the roadway. Instead of punishing drivers reacting to the obstruction, enforcement should focus on the cause: vehicles unlawfully stopping and backing up traffic in the first place. If that behavior were addressed, the need to “go around” would largely disappear.

Borough Board of Burgesses Continues Traffic Safety Discussion

John, you raise an important point — these situations are tragic, complicated, and often far less clear-cut than the headlines make them seem. In the Fredericksburg case, the full facts still aren’t publicly known, and like so many of these stories, there’s conflicting information. It was apparently the back door at 3 a.m. — was it justified to use deadly force? We don’t know yet. What we do know is that the homeowner has been charged, and as you rightly noted, that is very serious. But this is also where perspective matters. These cases are quickly sensationalized in the news and on social media, yet when the dust settles, the outcomes are rarely publicized. People forget that in our system, you are innocent until proven guilty. Try to find much coverage of the convication in the case of the Fairfield Realtor vehicle homicide, or updates on the woman who shot her husband a couple of Christmases ago, or even the pedestrian death in Sandy Hook a year or so back. The follow-through simply isn’t there, and public opinion is often shaped only by the first round of headlines. At the end of the day, these situations remind us how split-second decisions in the middle of the night can change lives forever — which is exactly why the right to protect one’s property, home and family is so fiercely debated, and lucky constitutionally protected.

Late Night Prank Gone Wrong

First the low hanging fruit. Dave; it was a joke, please get over it. You are the only person in Newtown that thought I really wanted to build a stadium on 6 Commence Rd. Now on to Alex. You might not appreciate my writing style or my selection of words, but let's not loose sight of the fact that by responding to my letter in the manner that you did, you have removed any doubt whatsoever that you have no idea of the quantifiable benefits you are dismissing not only for the town, but also for protesters. Either you stopped listening at the word "ordinance" or you never started.. Your constitutional rights to assemble were never in question and would actually be strengthened and there would be literally no impediments. We could even title it "The Alex Villamil Ordinance" if you want. It could be your legacy and actually show Newtown your willingness to work in a bipartisan way for the betterment of the town. Businesses would be protected. Traffic wouldn't be interrupted. The town would save hundreds of thousands of dollars in police overtime. And maybe most importantly, the town could prevent another tragedy while mitigating legal risk in the event something terrible happens at a protest. Nothing bad could never happen in Newtown right? All that could be accomplished by a simple, non-intrusive ordinance unless all the detriments to our town are intentional in order to bring more attention to your cause. Alex, this was not me throwing a temper tantrum. Believe me, you will know it if that happens. I am just putting Newtown first. From that perspective, if you think critically, the regulation is necessary. It makes sense logically, rationally, and is reasonable. There is absolutely no down side. None. I would be willing to sit down with you to see if we could come to some type of compromise if you want. Let me know. You would be amazed how much you can accomplish when there is dialogue amongst neighbors.

It’s About Dialogue Amongst Neighbors — Not Regulation

A popular prank circulating on TikTok is “ding-dong-ditch” where a group of young people violently bang or kick someone’s door late at night and then “ditch” or run. On May 3 three high schoolers here in Fredericksburg Va. were participating in such a prank. One homeowner assumed, as in this case, an attempted break in and also took measures to defend his family and property. As the youths were running away he fired, striking an 18 year old graduating senior in the back killing him and seriously injuring a second youth. A wasted life, a family shattered, and the homeowner charged with murder.

You’re absolutely right — no one should ever feel unsafe in their own home. Being startled awake by violent banging at your door late at night is no joke, and it’s a stark reminder that danger can come without warning. That’s why I’m thankful for the right to protect ourselves, our families, and our property. In a moment like that, you don’t get a second chance to call for help before you act — you have to be prepared. Our homes should be a place of peace, not fear, and the ability to defend them is a right worth safeguarding.

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