Friday, July 21

By SHANNON HICKS

Published: Jul 21, 2006 12:00 am

Friday, July 21

Housatonic Valley Council of Elected Officials, 10 am, Brookfield Town Hall, 100 Pocono Road.

Juno and The Paycock, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Road, tickets $15, Town Players will present Sean OâCaseyâs classic drama of life in the Dublin slums during the Irish Civil War weekends through July 29 (including matinee this weekend); 270-9144

Saturday, July 22

Juno and The Paycock, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Road, tickets $15, see July 21 details; 270-9144

Sunday, July 23

Sandy Hook Village Farmersâ Market, 9 amâ1 pm, Glen Road, fresh produce, also crafts and tag sale, weekly through September 15; 426-2427.

Matinee performance of Juno and The Paycock, curtain 2 pm, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Road, tickets $12, see July 21 details; 270-9144.

Monday, July 24

Board of Fire Commissioners, 7:30 pm, Botsford Firehouse, 315 South Main Street.

Tuesday, July 25

Sandy Hook Organic Farmersâ Market, 2â6 pm, behind St Johnâs Episcopal Church, 3 Washington Avenue, organic farmers, bakers, artists, jewelers, weavers and other vendors, childrenâs activities, market runs weekly through October 3; 270-1820.

Conservation Commission, 6 pm, town offices, 31 Peckâs Lane.

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

Charter Revision Commission, 7 pm, Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street.

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

Music from The Heart in concert, 7 pm, The Homesteads at Newtown, 166 Mt Pleasant Road, free concert by Ethel Kaufman and band, complimentary refreshments, reservations requested; 426-8118.

Wednesday, July 26

Society of Creative Arts of Newtown (SCAN) program, 7:30 pm, Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street, free, critique by Hank McLaughlin of works by SCAN members (others welcome to attend); 426-6654.

Thursday, July 27

BNI/Newtown chapter meeting, 7-8:30 pm, call for meeting location, free, presentation by Jonathan T. Black on âThe Necessary of Insuranceâ; 743-4708.

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

Friday, July 28

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

Inland Wetlands Commission, 7:30 pm, town offices, 31 Peckâs Lane.

Juno and The Paycock, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Road, tickets $15, final weekend of production by Town Players of Sean OâCaseyâs classic drama of life in the Dublin slums during the Irish Civil War weekends; 270-9144

Saturday, July 29

Juno and The Paycock, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Road, tickets $15, see July 28 details; 270-9144

Sunday, July 30

Sandy Hook Village Farmersâ Market, 9 amâ1 pm, Glen Road, fresh produce, also crafts and tag sale, weekly through September 15; 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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