Friday, March 10

By SHANNON HICKS

Published: Mar 10, 2006 12:00 am

Friday, March 10

Second Annual Friday Night Fish Fry, 5â8 pm, St Rose Parish Hall, 46 Church Hill Road, adults $8, children 4$ (families $25 max), fresh cooked haddock filets, coleslaw, french fries and soft drinks, will also be held March 24, takeout orders available; 512-1474.

Seussical the Musical, curtain 7 pm, Newtown Middle School, Queen Street, tickets $12 adults, $8 children, performances by nearly 60 NMS students will also be offered March 11 and 12 (matinee on Sunday); 426-7642.

Saturday, March 11

Jon Gailmor in concert, 2 pm, Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street, tickets $20 adults, $15 ages 3â12, free ages 2 and under (must sit on lap), performance by Vermont-based singer-songwriter will benefit The Montessori Community School of Brookfield; 426-6155.

4th Annual NBLA Dinner & Country Dance, doors open 6 pm, Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, admission for dinner and dance $25, dance only $10, chili cook-off will begin at 6, dinner is at 7, square and contra dancing begins at 8 (live music by Bill Fischer & The Wild Notes); 791-4853.

Seussical the Musical, curtain 7 pm, Newtown Middle School, see March 10 details; 426-7642.

Sunday, March 12

Seussical the Musical, curtain 2 pm, Newtown Middle School, see March 10 details; 426-7642.

Cavani String Quartet in concert, 3 pm, Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, tickets $18 adults, $16 seniors, free for ages 5â14 with ticket-holding adult, works of Mozart, Beethoven and quartet member Merry Peckham, postperformance reception, sponsored by Newtown Friends of Music; 426-6470.

Connecticut Master Chorale in concert, 3 pm, St Rose of Lima, 46 Church Hill Road, tickets $15/advance, $20/door, performance will include two works of Mozart (Ave Verum Corpus and Missa Brevis in D), plus Horatio Parkerâs dramatic oratorio Hora Novissima; 743-0473.

Monday, March 13

Board of Finance, 7:30 pm, Town Hall South, 3 Main Street.

âTippecanoe and TV Too: The History of Political Campaigns,â 7:30 pm, C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, free slide presentation by Dr Edmund Sullivan will offer tour of past political campaigns, refreshments to follow, sponsored by Newtown Historical Society; 426-5937.

Tuesday, March 14

Parks and Recreation Commission, 6 pm, Town Hall South, 3 Main Street.

Cable Television Advisory Council, 7 pm, Charter Communications, Commerce Road.

âItâs The Internet: Do You Knew Where Your Children Are?â 7 pm, Reed Intermediate School, Trades Lane, free program sponsored by Newtown Parent Connection will feature Parry Aftab (worldwide leader in online safety and parent-child Internet education) will offer Internet safety tips; 426-7621.

NHS PTA Post Prom Planning Meeting, 7 pm, Newtown High School Room B152, 12 Berkshire Road, parents and reps for sports teams, clubs, activities, band and drama groups all welcome, input needed; 426-7646.

Borough Board of Burgesses, 7:30 pm, Town Hall South, 3 Main Street.

Edmond Town Hall Board of Managers, 7:30 pm, Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street.

Wednesday, March 15

Newtown Wellness Committee, 4 pm, Reed Intermediate School, Trades Lane.

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

Thursday, March 16

BNI/Newtown chapter meeting, 7â8:30 am, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Road, nonmembers welcome, program by Nancy Humphrey on âAdjusting To Changeâ; 798-1234, 770-8466.

Just Friends, 7â9 pm, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Road, social group for widows and widowers (not a bereavement support group); 426-7886.

Planning and Zoning Commission, 7:30 pm, town offices, 31 Peckâs Lane.

Friday, March 17

ST PATRICKâS DAY

Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority, 10:30 am, Brookfield Town Hall.

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

Spuds âN Duds, 6 pm, Newtown Congregational Church, 14 West Street, donation $10, potatoes with favorites fixings and soft drinks/coffee, followed by fashion show of new spring styles; 426-9024.

Saturday, March 18

A Night of Tastes and Talents: The 7th Annual NYS Dinner-Dance & Auction, 7â11 pm, The Fireside Inn, 123 Main Street South, tickets $45, event sponsored by Newtown Youth Services will offer dinner, dancing, silent auction, and showcased talent; 270-4335, 426-9637.

St Rose Irish Cabaret, 7:30 pm, St Rose Parish Hall, 42 Church Hill Road, tickets $15, live entertainment by Keltic Kick, also coffee and Irish soda bread, BYOB & other snacks; 270-1838, 426-1696.

Sunday, March 19

Lenten organ recital by Fiona Smith Sutherland, 3 pm, Trinity Episcopal Church, 36 Main Street, free performance on churchâs Austin pipe organ will include works of J.S. Bach, Barber, Tallis, Albinoni, and other meditative pieces for the evening, freewill donations accepted at door; 426-9070.

Monday, March 20

FIRST DAY OF SPRING

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It’s disappointing to see Newtown move forward with the so-called “Save-As-You-Throw” program—let’s be honest, it’s really Pay-As-You-Throw. Most families will end up paying more just to throw out their trash, despite the high taxes we already pay. While the swap shop and free bulky waste disposal are nice ideas, they don’t offset the added cost and inconvenience of having to buy special blue bags—up to $4.40 each. It’s especially frustrating to see threats of $500 fines and policeenforcement tied to something that used to be a basic service. This isn’t about sustainability—it’s about shifting more costs onto residents. I hope the town will reconsider and find a more reasonable and affordable approach. I have already heard discussions about purchasing backyard incinerators as a work around. What's next, is the town going to discontinue curb side recycling?

Absent is the observation that the dangerous e-bike riders are young teen boys right at that age where they are physically capable of daring stunts but mentally incapable of understanding how dangerous they can be to themselves and others. I witnessed this Wednesday afternoon driving back home from Norwalk- a kid around 14 was cruising at about 20mph and barely glanced at other traffic while barnstorming thru a 4 way stop. Many others have observed the same behavior from the same cohort. I'm not sure 'big govt' is the solution but without parental supervision I think it's the best we've got. Will there be penalties for breaking whatever e-bike rules are put in place, or will their young age excuse them from legal consequences? Good luck with the regulations!

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The recent letter unfairly suggests the Trump administration is deliberately trying to surrender America’s global leadership in science and technology. That’s an oversimplification. Federal funding has long supported innovation, but it’s only part of the equation. Private investment, world-class universities, and a strong business environment have also driven U.S. leadership. Changes to funding priorities don't equal abandonment — they reflect broader debates about the role of government and where taxpayer dollars are most effective. Claiming that scientists will flee and that our future rests on tax cuts and golf trips reduces a complex issue to political theater. Let’s have a serious discussion about how best to support innovation — without the hyperbole.

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No need to announce your political positions, we all remember your tenure as Editor

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Newtown voters show be allowed to decide this issue with a referendum question. That would allow all the details to be fully vetted.

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