Youth Tennis

By KIM HARMON

Published: Mar 24, 2006 12:00 am

Youth Tennis

In its upcoming fourth season with the Newtown Parks and Recreation Department, Dave and Gregâs Tennis will be providing new tennis options for young players. Among the new tennis programming options are two sessions of match play, a program meant for juniors ages 9 through 16 who are able to get their serve in consistently. Juniors will be given strategy tips from a certified adult instructor while playing matches. Additionally, there will be two new afternoon camps this summer starting July 24. As in previous years, Dave and Gregâs Tennis will offer clinics for eight weeks (two four-week sessions) starting June 26. This includes lessons for tiny tots (ages 4-7), beginner (grades 2-4), beginner (grades 5-10), and intermediate/ advanced (grades 5-10). Also, there will be a junior camp offered August 21-24 in the morning hours. All classes will be held at Dickinson Park. For more information contact Greg Sansonetti at (203) 375-6545 or to register call Newtown Parks and Recreation office at (203) 270-4340. Dave and Gregâs new website can be accessed at www.fairfieldcountytennis.net.

Sunday Slo-Pitch Softball

The Newtown Menâs Sunday Slo-Pitch Softball League is gearing up for another season and any new players or teams interested in participating should contact Jim Dudeck at 270-7877 or jdudek1846@sbcglobal.net.

TennisMadeSimple

A new physical fitness regimen â called TennisMadeSimple â will beging Monday, April 3, at Dolce Heritage in Southbury. The class will meet twice a week for five weeks (a total of 10 lessons at a cost of $100). Classes will meet Mondays through Saturdays from 10 to 11 am; Mondays through Fridays from 6 to 7 pm; or Mondays through Thursdays 1 to 2 pm and Sundays 9 to 10 am. Pick any two days. Call Val Stoiana at 202-232-5337 or visit www.TennisMadeSimple.com for further information.

H.O.P.E. For Habitat Golf

A golf outing benefitting H.O.P.E for Habitat will be held Thursday, May 18, at Oak Ridge Golf Club in Feeding Hills, Massachusetts. It will be a 10:30 am shotgun start with registration opening at 9 am. Cost is $110 per player and that includes greens fees, cart, lunch and dinner. H.O.P.E. is a partnership between AW Hastings & Co and the Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity project. For further information, contact Melissa Roberge at 800-394-2728, ext. 2748, or mroberge@awhastings.com.

Namath/Dockery Football Camp

The annual Joe Namath/John Dockery Instructional Football Camp will return to Nicholls College in Dudley, Massachusetts July 9-19. The camp is open to boys ages 8 to 18 and will feature contact and non-contact programs as well as visits from current and former NFL players like Justin McCareins, Dan Klecko, Kareem McKenzie, Willie Ponder, David Tyree and Winston Hill. Visit www.joenamathcamp.com for further information.

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es, Councilman Pisani used strong words—but let’s not pretend there isn’t real frustration behind them. When a serious and measured question about protecting public safety, reducing taxpayer costs, and improving traffic control is met with performative outrage and political theater, frustration is more than justified. It’s earned. I too will continue to vote for those who will fight for everyone's rights. Newtown deserves leadership that's not afraid to speak the truth and to suggest positive change.

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Speaking of SMH, Ackert’s comment is the perfect example of why Newtown’s public discourse has become so toxic. He accuses Councilman Pisani of ignoring the will of “26 out of 30” people—as if 30 people in a room define the will of an entire town. That’s not how representative government works, and it's certainly not how thoughtful policymaking should be conducted. Ackert runs a Facebook group that has made a habit of weaponizing process. At nearly every turn, he threatens lawsuits over minor procedural points, creating unnecessary hurdles and sowing fear. This isn't civic engagement—it's obstruction, dressed up as activism. And it comes at a cost to taxpayers, town staff, and the very businesses that help keep Newtown vibrant. Councilman Pisani raised a valid question about whether it’s worth exploring an ordinance that could both protect protestors and save the town $225,000 in police overtime. He didn’t propose banning protests. He didn’t even draft an ordinance. He asked whether we should consider one. For that, he’s met with mockery and personal attacks. It’s telling that his critics can’t engage with the substance—they just yell “stupid” louder and hope no one notices. If Mr. Ackert is so sure of his position, perhaps he should stop threatening lawsuits and start presenting ideas that balance safety, fiscal responsibility, and smart development. Until then, spare us the righteous indignation.

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I’ll gladly stop referring to the group as a “mob” when they stop behaving like one at public hearings. Expressing a different point of view is one thing—drowning out speakers, jeering at volunteers, and weaponizing misinformation is another. That kind of conduct deserves to be called out plainly. As for the projects you referenced, I agree—repurposing existing structures such as the Taunton Press and redeveloping long-blighted properties are welcome improvements. But those projects weren't met with the same level of opposition because they built on what already existed. When development touches vacant land—even when owned privately—this same group regularly mounts loud, emotional campaigns that ignore property rights and long-term planning needs. Newtown is a wonderful place to live, largely due to thoughtful planning and strong leadership. That includes the courage to say yes when it's easier to say no. I appreciate respectful disagreement. What I don’t accept is a pattern of obstruction disguised as community concern. Let’s all raise the level of discourse—but that also means calling out tactics that are meant to intimidate or mislead.

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Sorry Lynn, not letting you get away with this. Yes, we all have the constitutional right to demonstrate peacefully but NO, no one ever said anything about taking that right away. You just made it up.

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A small Newtown business lost important revenue because of the protest. Traffic was disrupted causing a safety concern. Newtown taxpayers paid for police OT because the PD had to react to the protest rather than be prepared in advance. God forbid, if there was loss of life or property, Newtown could be liable legally for negligence. Your comment sounds like Liberal Woke thinking and apparently you are more sympathetic to protestors than to Newtown. Non-issue? In Kerrville TX the legislative body had the chance to vote for a flash flood siren warning system. They thought it was a non-issue. Now, over 200 people are dead and families are destroyed. No way does the town not get expensively buried in court should it be foolish enough to NOT go down this path.

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