Friday, May 25

By ANDY GOROSKO

Published: May 18, 2001 12:00 am

Friday, May 25

Newtown High School & Newtown Middle School Spring Jazz Concert, 7 pm, at Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Road, free concert by student music groups.

Youâre A Good Man, Charlie Brown by NHS Drama Club, curtain 7 pm, at Newtown Middle School, 11 Queen Street, tickets $10 adults, $6 seniors and students, $4 ages 6 and under, performances repeated May 26 at 2 and 7 pm.

Town Players performance of An Ideal Husband, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Road, tickets $10, evening shows Friday and Saturday will wrap first show of community theatreâs 66th season; 270-9144.

Saturday, May 26

Memorial Service, 10 am, Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Main Street at Hanover Road, program by the George A. Powell Sr American Legion Post 202; 426-7728.

The Great Pootatuck Duck Race, begins at bridge in Sandy Hook Center, bottom of Church Hill Road, 10 am-2 pm rain or shine, tickets $5 each, numbered yellow plastic ducks (corresponding to numbered tickets) will be sent down Pootatuck River in conjunction with Sandy Hook Festival, proceeds benefit Treadwell Park; 426-8971, 426-6443.

Youâre A Good Man, Charlie Brown by NHS Drama Club, performances 2 and 7 pm, at Newtown Middle School, 11 Queen Street, tickets $10 adults, $6 seniors and students, $4 ages 6 and under.

Final performance of An Ideal Husband by Town Players, 8 pm, see details in May 25 listing.

Monday, May 28

MEMORIAL DAY

Tuesday, May 29

NHS Choral Spring Concert, 7 pm, Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Road, free performance by student music group.

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

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

Wednesday, May 30

Housatonic Area Regional Transit board of directors, 4 pm, HART business office, 62 Federal Road, Danbury.

Charter Revision Commission, 7:30 pm, C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, public hearing on proposed changes to the Newtown Town Charter.

Concert by Cinema, showtime 7:30 pm, Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Road, $5, debut performance by Hawleyville-based classic and progressive rock band, opening set by Under The Rose, proceeds to Greg Chion Scholarship Fund.

Thursday, May 31

Business Network International (BNI) breakfast meeting, 7 am, My Place Restaurant, 8 Queen Street, program on âThe Benefits of Shakleeâ by Jane Keller, meet & exchange referrals with business owners, breakfast included; 426-1197.

Charter Revision Commission, 7 pm, Town Hall South, 3 Main Street.

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

NHS Orchestra Spring Concert, 7:30 pm, Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Road, Sandy Hook, 7:30 pm, free performance by student music group.

Friday, June 1

NHS Band Spring Concert, 7 pm, Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Road, 7 pm, free performance by student music group.

Saturday, June 2

Gourmet Donut Drive-Thru, 8:30 am-noon, St Johnâs Church, Washington Avenue, fresh donuts from scratch, pastries ($6/dozen, $3/half-dozen) and gourmet coffee will be served drive-thru style, rain date June 9.

Rabies Vaccine Clinic, 1-3 pm, Edmond Town Hall gymnasium, 45 Main Street, $10/animal, all cats and dogs three months and older must be vaccinated against rabies (Public Act 91-46), no residency requirements, written proof of prior vaccination must be presented for three-year certificate (al others will receive one-year certificate); 270-4210.

First Saturday Pasta Project Dinner, 5-7:30 pm, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Road, $8 adults, $6 seniors, $3.50 children, full spaghetti dinner with choice of sauces, also garlic bread, salad, desserts and soft drinks; 426-9998.

NUMC Coffee House, 7:45-10:45 pm, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Road, admission $4 (or $3 if staying after pasta dinner), bluegrass & other music led by Roger Sprung and others, also desserts and coffee/soda; 426-9998.

Sunday, June 3

Mini Health Fair, 10 am-1 pm, St Rose Church, 46 Church Hill Road, cholesterol and blood sugar screenings, skin cancer screenings, bone alignments, hearing screenings, mammograms (appointments required, call 426-2573), Heimlich maneuver tips, etc.

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A town administrator/operations manager will facilitate a more efficient management of town reseoruces and will result in cost avodiance in all departments. The position will payback much more than it costs.

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Thank you Brandon for providing a realistic view of the cost of war.

Do Not Glorify Violence

Thank you for your service and thank you Brandon Moore. I come from a family of veterans that goes back decades. I am grateful for their sacrifice and have advocated for their rights, as an attorney. There is such a divide between the demands of military service and civilian everyday life that many do not appreciate. I watched my oldest brother manage the two cultures. In the current political climate, I want someone with a long track record of community advocacy that addresses the needs of the Newtown elderly, students, young families, the growing costs of everyday living expenses, gun violence, food insecurity, division amongst groups, long term strategizing for economic development and improvement of quality of life. I have lived in Newtown five years and still do not know all there is to know in order to address the needs of neighbors. Michelle has lived in Newtown for sixteen years and has a record of fighting for the needs of the entire community. At this moment in our existence that is the type of fighter that we need and that is why I am grateful for Brandon Moore's service but my family and I support Michelle Ku and hope that she will be the State Representative and that Brandon Moore will be involved in moving the needs of the Newtown community forward, with the rest of us learning the needs of the community.

I Served Under Brandon And He’s The Real Deal

In the time since this letter was written, the developer looking to redevelop this location reasonably accommodated this concern with an entrance and exit onto state rt 34, a main road. They did not get the same accommodation Toll Brothers was granted for the Simpson's condos, condos on what used to be horse pasture, and before that a Native American camp site. As for the open space concerns, this site is located adjacent to public sports fields, walking distance to Sandy Hook Center, and there is a trail head for a nice walking path in the woods and along the river directly across Oakview. Potential residents would have generous access to open space.

Accessible Housing Is Good, But Not On Ill-Equipped Oakview Road

I generally agree with Tom Johnson, re: following the rules of the road, both legal and/or commonly accepted. However, there are times, especially when the bulk of the traffic is using Main Street to bypass congestion on 84, when yielding to turning drivers at the flagpole makes the most sense. Coming home from Trumbull today, I noticed that several southbound drivers were planning to turn left onto Church Hill, and the line of cars went beyond what I could see. The northbound lane was also very busy. I admit that I may have waived my right by slowing down to create a gap for a southbound car to turn. I then moved to the staging position within the circle (small car so no disruption to northbound traffic), but the intersection was then blocked by southbound traffic turning left. Of note, that intersection can easily become gridlocked if 6-8 drivers claim right of way (3 or 4 cars in each direction).Thankfully, the third lefthand turner stayed back and waived me through. To many people, it is not clear who has right of way in such circumstances. IMO, it makes sense to ensure that traffic can travel north and south, and sometimes that means yielding the right of way. Hopefully someday the State will address the traffic issues on 84 and we will no longer have as much congestion at the flagpole.

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