Elinor A. Joy

By MELISSA MASON

Published: Apr 13, 2000 12:00 am

Elinor A. Joy

Elinor A. Joy died on March 18 at Fort Hudson Nursing Home in Fort Edward, N.Y., where she had been a resident for the past year. She was a former resident of Newtown and moved to Shushan, N.Y., in 1975.

She was the mother of Susan Carole Joy of Newtown.

She was born on April 29, 1913, in Bridgeport, daughter of James and Mary (Kavanaugh) Cassin. She was a graduate of Central High School in Bridgeport. She was involved with cats and gardening.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Edward J. Joy.

Also surviving are her son, E. James Joy and his wife Cindy of Shushan, N.Y. She had five grandchildren, Jennifer, Lauren, and Mariah Joy of Newtown, and Rachel and James of Shushan, N.Y.

Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Burial will be at Woodlawns Cemetery in Cambridge, N.Y.

The family requests memorial contributions be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society.

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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.

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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."

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