Friday, March 26

By ANDY GOROSKO

Published: Mar 26, 2004 12:00 am

Friday, March 26

Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority, 10 am, Old Brookfield Town Hall, junction of Routes 25 and 133, Brookfield Center.

Saturday, March 27

âA Window Into Waldorf: Educating Through The Arts,â 10 amânoon, at Newtown Middle School, Queen Street, free exhibition of art and performance of songs, poetry, instrumental music, and exercises from current studies by students in grades 1â7 of Housatonic Valley Waldorf School; 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.

Sunday, March 28

6th Annual Antiques Appraisals Day, 2â5 pm, Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street, verbal appraisals $5 per item (limit three items per visit), appraisals by four local antiques experts, proceeds benefit Newtown Historical Society; 426-5937.

Monday, March 29

âCurrent and Interesting Information About Cancer,â 7:30 pm, St Rose School, 46 Church Hill Road, free program by Lilla Dean, RN, MSN, on the disease, current therapies, positive outcomes, and self-monitoring procedures; 426-2573.

Wednesday, March 31

Blood pressure screenings, 10 amânoon, C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, free screenings by registered nurse, no appointment necessary.

Blood pressure screenings, 11 amânoon, Nunnawauk Meadows community building, 3 Nunnawauk Road, free screenings (open to public) conducted by members of CT Visiting Nurse Association (CVNA), no appointment needed.

âSimply SautÃ©â cooking program, 1:30 pm, The Homesteads at Newtown, 166 Mt Pleasant Road, free and open to public (reservations requested), 90-minute program by chef and author Silvia Bianco will show attendees how to create a full meal using one sautÃ© pan in less than 40 minutes, book signing follows; 426-8118.

Housatonic Area Regional Transit, 4 pm, HART offices, 62 Federal Road, Danbury.

Borough Zoning Commission, 7 pm, Town Hall South, 3 Main Street.

Thursday, April 1

APRIL FOOLâS DAY

Newtown Newcomersâ Club hospitality coffee, Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street, free and open to anyone interested in learning about clubâs programs and activities, board meeting follows social time; 364-0597, 426-3383.

âHow Parenting Can Encourage Self-Esteem,â 7:30 pm, call for program location, $10/person, $15/couple, parenting workshop from The Parent Connection and led by Family Counseling Center clinical director Kim Scott will explore how families can increase and sustain childrenâs self-esteem especially during adolescence; 270-4335.

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

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

Saturday, April 3

Annual SNAN Bake Sale, 10 amâ2 pm, Lexington Gardens, 32 Church Hill Road, annual event will offer baked goods, animal treats, preserves, and other items to raise money for Spay & Neuter Association of Newtown.

Spring Into Spring: St Rose Annual Easter Boutique & Plant Sale, 10 amâ7 pm, St Rose Parish Hall, 46 Church Hill Road, Easter plants, decorations from around the world, treats and goodies, sale continues on Sunday.

Easter Egg Hunt for All Ages, 1:30 pm, The Homesteads at Newtown, 166 Mt Pleasant Road, games and prizes, arts and crafts, photos with Easter Bunny, RSVP requested; 426-8118.

NUMC Monthly Pasta Dinner, 5â7:30 pm, Newtown United Methodist Churchâs Rauner Hall, 92 Church Hill Road, admission $8 adults, $7 seniors, $3.50 children, full spaghetti dinner includes salad, desserts, and soft drinks/coffee raises funds each month for church, all welcome, coffee house/musical event follows; 426-0617.

NUMC Coffee House, 7:45â10:30 pm, Newtown United Methodist Churchâs Rauner Hall, 92 Church Hill Road, admission $3 for those attending earlier pasta dinner (see above listing), $4 otherwise, live bluegrass and folk music, refreshments, suitable for all ages; 426-0617.

Sunday, April 4

PALM SUNDAY

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS

(set clocks one hour ahead)

Spring Into Spring: St Rose Annual Easter Boutique & Plant Sale, 8 amâ2 pm, St Rose Parish Hall, 46 Church Hill Road, see details under April 3.

4th Annual St Rose Festival Chorus Performance, 7 pm, St Rose of Lima Church, 46 Church Hill Road, tickets $12 in advance for adults, $15 at door, $5 ages 12 and under, performance of Clydesdaleâs I Am for chorus and orchestra, also opera highlights, by St Rose music ministries and Litchfield Hills Opera Ensemble, Waterbury Symphony Orchestra; 426-1014.

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To add a bit more context: the adopted Borough budget was for just under $300,000 [https://boroughofnewtownct.gov/borough-of-newtown-budget-approved/]. $58,000 in legal fees (to date) means a significant cost must be shouldered by Borough residents and businesses, increasing taxes noticeably. Many of those pushing the lawsuits were not subject to the added costs because they do not reside nor do business in the Borough.

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Well said. Unfortunately, we are back to more of the same and we know how this will end. However, it gives us an opportunity to question many ways in which the DTC failed residents, voters, candidates, everyone. Brandon Moore was the first candidate to voice interest in running. A strong and well prepared candidate that the town republicans did not want to run against. They made it clear they wanted Ku to be the candidate. We all know you endorse the candidate you have no concerns about. Once Ku decided to try to unseat Bolinsky again, the DTC should have done what it can do and that was choose a candidate or put a good process in place to set up forums and get the caucus over and done smoothly, fairly, and ethically. It did neither. and this is what resulted: The Young Dem Debate became a Ku strategy to claim Ku being victimized, and it backfired; Ku's previous campaign committee went with Brandon Moore in hopes of finally flipping the seat; the DTC delay in organizing any candidate forums led to an inability to get the information out to all (as we see in complaints from new residents regarding lack of information); the DTC was severely split by the caucus chaos and some did not fully participate as a result; and we are back to square one with the candidate Alex Villamil preferred, and the same old guard and the same chance of flipping the seat.

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Wholeheartedly agree with your concerns. There were many troubling issues raised about access to the democratic caucus process.

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Welcome and thank you for your insightfulness. I agree wholeheartedly, however, you will soon learn that the intention is to contain participation. I believe the new residents and the new families are invaluable and hope that you will attend a DTC meeting. You will learn a great deal. Second Thursday of the Month and tonight, June 11th, 7 pm, it is at the Edmond Town Hall. : )

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Mr. Ackert’s letter leaves out an important point: many of the legal expenses he references exist because of the legal challenges and complaints he and his facebook group has chosen to pursue. It is not fair to blame the Borough Zoning Commission Chair for costs that were driven, in large part, by Mr. Ackert’s own actions. Taxpayers should understand that litigation and FOIA complaints do not appear out of nowhere. They are initiated by individuals who decide to take those matters forward. Public officials should absolutely be held accountable, and the Borough should follow proper procedures at all times. But accountability should run both ways. If someone repeatedly challenges the Borough through legal channels, then points to the resulting legal bills as proof of poor leadership, the public deserves that context. Reasonable people can disagree about zoning decisions, development, and procedure. However, turning every disagreement into a legal fight has consequences, and those consequences are paid for by Borough taxpayers. Before assigning blame for legal expenses, Mr. Ackert should acknowledge his own role in creating them.

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