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By KIM HARMON

Published: Mar 08, 2001 12:00 am

Briefly . . .

Girls Lacrosse Coaches

The Newtown Youth Lacrosse Association is seeking experience womenâs lacrosse players to assist in coaching girlsâ youth lacrosse, ages 8 to 14. Commitment is two days a week, with very few weekends. Please call Maura Fletcher at 426-5196 or email her at Mfletch4@aol.com for further information.

Bulldogs Need Players

The Newtown Bulldogs are looking for adult baseball players ages 28 and over to compete in the spring and summer season. Call Michael Paes at 270-0853.

Housy Golf Tournament

The Housatonic Valley Association Golf Tournament, presented by MacDermid to benefit the clean water and land protection, will be held on Monday, June 11, at the Country Club of Waterbury. A best One-of-Four format, the tournament offers individual and team prizes. Cost is $175 and that includes lunch, dinner, greens fees, and prizes. Lunch is at 11:45 am and dinner is at 6:30 pm. Tee-off is 1 pm. Call 1-860-672-6678 for further information.

Womenâs Social Tennis

The Newtown Tennis Association is presenting a Womenâs Round Robin tournament on Friday, March 30, from 7:30 to 9:30 pm, at the Middlebury Racquet Club. Cost is $8 per person. Bring an appetizer or dessert for after tenbis. RSVP to Elizabeth Lynch (by March 20) at 270-9072.

Hoop Shootout

The Blue Chip Girls Basketball Shootout will be held Sunday, March 18, at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield. Registration is from 8 to 8:30 am, with games set to start at 9 am. This one-day shootout is a high-exposure event designed for student athletes who aspire to play at the college level. Each athlete will have the opportunity to compete against quality competition during the NCAA âliveâ period for college recruiters. The athletes will play three games on teams that are coached by area basketball coaches. Call Dave Danko at 1-203-579-9729 or Sport Camps, Inc., at 1-610-446-3636 for further information.

Batting Cage

The Batting Cage is swinging into the off-season with a winter training program for high school baseball teams and individual players only. Teams and players can sign up for 12 weeks of training, two hours a week, at The Batting Cage, across from the Fairfield Cinemas in Fairfield. Cost is $199. Call 1-203-259-BALL to reserve a spot.

Rockets Still Looking

The Brewster Rockets still have openings on the U12, U14, and U18 travel softball teams for the 2001 summer season. Call Kim McKeever (1-203-740-7897), Marcy Byrne (270-8637), Jim Kelly (1-203-730-9728) or John Wahlers (1-914-279-1562) for further information.

March Madness 5K

A March Madness 5K road race will be held on Saturday, March 31, at Shepaug High School in Washington. Start time is 10 am. Entry forms are available at Road And Track Sports in New Milford and at the Shepaug High School guidance office. Pre-entry registration is $13. Registration day of the race is $15. The first 50 entrants will receive free, long-sleeved t-shirts. First-place male and female winners will receive $75 while second-place wins $50. For further information, contact Chris Papsin at 1-860-7504 (or email cp989@snet.net). Any excess funds raised will be donated to the Washington Ambulance Foundation.

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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.

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.

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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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