Sunday, April 30

By SHANNON HICKS

Published: Apr 26, 2000 12:00 am

Sunday, April 30

10th Annual Lose the Litter Day, 9 am-1 pm (rain date May 7), pick up bags, gloves and street assignments at Newtown Middle School lawn, 11 Queen Street, annual community effort to clean up litter from around town is sponsored by Lions Club; 426-4547.

Monday, May 1

Board of Selectmen, 7:30 pm, Booth Library, 25 Main Street.

Tuesday, May 2

Free legal advice clinic, 10 am-1 pm, Edmond Town Hall Alexandria Room, sponsored by Danbury Bar Association.

Family Pizza Night, 5-8 pm, Newtown High School cafeteria, 12 Berkshire Road, adults $6, $5 children, free age 4 & under, proceeds from annual all-you-can-eat dinner will benefit Family Counseling Center; 426-8103.

Board of Education, 7:30 pm, Newtown Middle School, 11 Queen Street.

Police Commission, 7:30 pm, police station, 3 Main Street.

Lake Lillinonah Authority, 7:30 pm, Bridgewater Town Hall, Route 133, Bridgewater Center.

Lake Zoar Authority, 7:30 pm, Southbury Town Hall, Main Street South, Southbury.

Legislative Council, 8 pm, senior center, Riverside Road; discussion of budget and Fairfield Hills Advisory Committee report.

Wednesday, May 3

Zoning Board of Appeals, 8 pm, town land use office, Canaan House, Fairfield Hills.

Legislative Council, 8 pm, Booth Library, 25 Main Street.

Thursday, May 4

Sierra Club/Housatonic Valley Group program-meeting, 7:30 pm, Newtown Congregational Church House, 41-A Main Street, free and open to non-members, program on âDeveloping Backyard Habitats For Wildlifeâ will cover developing habitats to attract animals and their benefits; 792-1209, 775-9644.

Planning and Zoning Commission, 7:30 pm, Newtown Middle School auditorium, 11 Queen Street.

Friday, May 5

May Friendship Day dinner-program, 5:30 pm, Nunnawauk Meadows Community Building, $4, reservations by May 1 through local churches, sponsored by Bethel-Newtown unit of Church Women United.

Opening night for Pygmalion (also opener for Town Playersâ 65th anniversary season), curtain 8 pm, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Road, tickets $10, performances of George Bernard Shawâs classic will continue Friday and Saturday evenings through May 27; 270-9144.

Saturday, May 6

Open Day SCAN Annual Juried Art Show, show open 10 am-5 pm, opening reception & awards ceremony 2-4 pm, C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, free admission, show and sale of works by members of Society of Creative Arts of Newtown, show continues though May 14 during regular library hours; 270-8587.

May Fair Festival, 11 am-3 pm, Housatonic Valley Waldorf School, 40 Dodgingtown Road, free adm, sheep shearing, face painting, live music, flower crown making, games for all ages, potluck lunch, etc; 364-1113.

Monthly Pasta Dinner, 5-7:30 pm, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Road, Sandy Hook, $7 for adults, $6 seniors, $3.50 children, spaghetti dinner with salads, fruit cup, bread, desserts and beverages; 426-0617.

NUMC Coffee House, 7:45-10:30 pm, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Road, admission $3 with spaghetti dinner (above), $4 coffee house only, live music by Roger Sprung & Hal Wylie, local musicians welcome to jam, refreshments/desserts available; 426-0617.

Irving Barlia

Offers Thanks For Attendance At Fundraiser

Lose The Litter

Support For 6 Commerce Road

Elections Have Consequences VII

Here is how Wilton's elected officials supported their budget, From the Wilton Paper: Please join us at the Annual Town Meeting (ATM) on Tuesday, May 6 and cast your vote on the Board of Selectmen and Board of Education budgets, as well as the mill rate and bonding referendums — collectively known as the ‘ATM Recommendations’. These recommendations reflect our community’s commitment to fiscal responsibility, outstanding education, and effective town services.

Says Referendum Process ‘Lacking Leadership’

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

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