Saturday, July 21

By ANDY GOROSKO

Published: Jul 20, 2007 12:00 am

Saturday, July 21

Music by The River: Mike Connolly & Lucinda, 7â9 pm, 5 Glen Road, free concert will continue Sandy Hook Village Summer Festival concert series; 426-2427.

Ravenscroft by The Town Players, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Road, tickets $18, see July 20 details.

Sunday, July 22

Sandy Hook Village Farmersâ Market, 9 amânoon, 5 Glen Road, local and regional farmers and vendors, weekly event continues until August 26; 426-2427.

Ravenscroft matinee performance by The Town Players, curtain 2 pm, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Road, tickets $15, see July 20 details.

Monday, July 23

American Red Cross blood drive, 8:30 amâ7 pm, Trinity Episcopal Church, 36 Main Street, appointments available, walk-ins welcome; 800-GIVE-LIFE (800-448-3543).

Tuesday, July 24

Sandy Hook Organic Farmersâ Market opens for season, 2â6 pm, behind St Johnâs Episcopal Church, 5 Washington Avenue, organically grown fruits and vegetables, also vendors with jewelry, apparel, flowers, baked goods, nuts, breads and much more; 270-1820.

Conservation Commission, 6 pm, Town Offices, 31 Peckâs Lane

Design Advisory Board, 6:30 pm, Town Offices, 31 Peckâs Lane.

Public Building and Site Commission, 6:30 pm, Reed Intermediate School, 3 Trades Lane.

Hattertown Historic District Commission, 7 pm, Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street.

Ethel Kaufmann and Music From The Heart in concert, 7 pm, The Homesteads at Newtown, 166 Mt Pleasant Road, free concert will continue summer concert series, complimentary refreshments; 426-8118.

Wednesday, July 25

Society of Creative Arts of Newtown (SCAN) program, 1:30 pm, Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street, free program by guest artist Lori Simons will be in oil and/or watercolor; 426-6654.

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

Inland Wetlands Commission, 7:30 pm, Town Offices, 31 Peckâs Lane.

Legislative Council, 7:30 pm, Both Library, 25 Main Street.

Thursday, July 26

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

Special performance of Ravenscroft by The Town Players, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Road, tickets $18, performances of Don Nigroâs Gothic runs weekends through July 28; 270-9144.

Friday, July 27

Ravenscroft by The Town Players, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Road, tickets $18, performances of Don Nigroâs Gothic thriller runs through July 28; 270-9144.

Saturday, July 28

Final performance of Ravenscroft by The Town Players, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Road, tickets $18; 270-9144.

Sunday, July 29

Sandy Hook Village Farmersâ Market, 9 amânoon, 5 Glen Road, local and regional farmers and vendors, weekly event continues until August 26; 426-2427.

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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."

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.

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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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