Saturday, April 16

By ANDY GOROSKO

Published: Apr 15, 2011 12:00 am

Saturday, April 16

Newtown Womanâs Club 5th Annual Federation For Food Drive, 9 amâ3 pm, Stop & Stop, 228 Main Street South, all food and monetary donations will be divided between Salvation Army Food Pantry at Newtown Social Services and FAITH Food Pantry at St Johnâs Episcopal Church.

Voter Registration, 10 amâ2 pm, Newtown Municipal Center Registrar of Voters office, 3 Primrose Street; 203-270-4250.

Open House, 10 amâ1 pm, The Learning Experience, 274 South Main Street (Plaza South), music for children, raffle, Bubbles the Elephant; 203-304-9130.

Creatures in the Classroom (10:30â2), Easter Bunny visiting (11â1), raffles and more to celebrate storeâs grand opening; 203-270-3989.

Open House, 10:30 amâ4:30 pm, Good Ideas: A Parent Teacher Store, 274 South Main Street (Plaza South), ongoing crafts, face painting,

Sunday, April 17

PALM SUNDAY

Newtown Historical Society Open House, 12â4 pm, The Matthew Curtiss House, 44 Main Street, donations, docent led tours, also special display of antique Connecticut glass by Noel Tomas (from The Museum of Connecticut Glass); 203-426-5937.

Monday, April 18

PASSOVER

BEGINS AT SUNDOWN

Commission on Aging, 5 pm, Multipurpose Center, 14 Riverside Road.

Board of Selectmen, 7:30 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Tuesday, April 19

âThe Latest Advances in Cardiac Technology: Diagnosis and Therapy,â noon (lunch served, then program), Masonicare at Newtown, 139 Toddy Hill Road, free (including lunch), presentation by Dr Harvey M. Kramer will cover heart disease, how it affects oneâs health, and latest diagnostic and therapeutic modalities in cardiac disease; 888-679-9997.

Dog Park Committee, 6:30 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Economic Development Commission, 7 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Wednesday, April 20

Spring Carnival opens, 6â10 pm, Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Road, amusement rides, games of chance, carnival food, annual event hosted by and fundraiser for Botsford Fire Rescue continues to April 23.

Newtown Toastmasters meeting, 7 pm, Town Hall South Parks & Recreation Conference Room, 3 Main Street, newcomers and guests welcome; 203-313-5507.

Fairfield Hills Authority, 7:30 pm, Booth Library, 25 Main Street.

Legislative Council, 7:30 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Thursday, April 21

Housatonic Valley Council of Elected Officials, 12:30 pm, Brookfield Town Hall, 100 Pocono Road.

Spring Carnival, 6â10 pm, Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Road, amusement rides, games of chance, carnival food, annual event hosted by and fundraiser for Botsford Fire Rescue continues to April 23.

Sustainable Energy Commission, 7:30 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Friday, April 22

GOOD FRIDAY

Sandy Hook Fire & Rescue Ladies Auxiliary Annual Easter Flower Sale, 10 amâ6 pm, Sandy Hook Fire main station, 18-20 Riverside Road, potted plants, baskets and flats, proceeds benefit local fire company, sale continues April 23.

Bunny Watch Hayrides, 11 amâ4 pm, Glander Pavilion at Fairfield Hills, Mile Hill Road South, Newtown, $5 for hayride pulled by antique tractor, children can watch for & keep track of (cardboard) bunnies spotted in the woods, also decorate an Easter egg, meet the Easter Bunny, fundraiser for Ruyi Roundup/NMS Odyssey of the Mind team heading to finals in May; 203-426-4001.

Saturday, April 23

Sandy Hook Fire & Rescue Ladies Auxiliary Annual Easter Flower Sale, opens 9 am (will close when stock sells out, usually late morning), Sandy Hook Fire main station, 18-20 Riverside Road, see April 22 details.

Bunny Watch Hayrides, 11 amâ4 pm, Glander Pavilion at Fairfield Hills, Mile Hill Road South, see April 22 details.

Spring Carnival, 2â10 pm (extended hours today), Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Road, see April 22 details.

Sunday, April 24

EASTER

The Way We Were

Thomas J. Hardiman Jr

Borough Of Newtown To Host Elections Monday, May 5

Top Of The Mountain

Newtown Resident To Receive 2025 Heart Of Women Award

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.

Budget, Capital Projects Pass: Officials Respond

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 Chose Newtown

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.

Hundreds Attend ‘Rock This Democracy’ Rally

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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