Friday, July 23

By ANDY GOROSKO

Published: Jul 23, 2010 12:00 am

Friday, July 23

Booth Library Board of Trustees Finance Committee, 8 am, Newtown Savings Bank executive conference room, 39 Main Street.

The Importance of Being Earnest, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Road, $20, $10 ages 10 and under, Town Players of Newtown production of Oscar Wildeâs work continues to July 25; 203-270-9144.

Saturday, July 24

The Importance of Being Earnest, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Road, see July 23 details.

Sunday, July 25

Matinee (and final) performance of The Importance of Being Earnest, curtain 2 pm, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Road, see July 23 details.

Monday, July 26

Fairfield Hills Master Plan Review Committee, 7 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Board of Fire Commissioners, 8 pm, Hawleyville Firehouse, 34 Hawleyville Road.

Tuesday, July 27

Conservation Commission, 6 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Public Building & Site Commission, 7 pm, Reed Intermediate School, 3 Trades lane.

Wednesday, July 28

Blood pressure clinic, 1â2 pm, Newtown Senior Center, 14 Riverside Road; 203-270-4310.

Society of Creative Arts of Newtown (SCAN) artist demonstration, 1:30 pm, Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street, free program on painting a landscape using watercolor by Adele Moros; 203-426-6654.

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

Inland Wetlands Commission, 7:30 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Ad Hoc Tick-Borne Disease Action Committee, 8 pm, Booth Library, 25 Main Street.

Thursday, July 29

State Department of Public Utility Control, 10 amâ4 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street, public hearing on technical issues concerning United Waterâs extension of a water main from Hawleyville to the Greenridge residential subdivision in Brookfield, to be followed at 6 pm by public hearing for general public comments on the water main extension project.

Marybeth Sippin & Goldrush in concert, 6:30 pm, Dickinson Park, Elm Drive, free performance sponsored by Parks & Rec, bring seating, picnics welcome, under pavilion if light rain; 203-270-4340.

Harmâs Way in concert, 7 pm, Nunnawauk Meadows Community Building, 3 Nunnawauk Road, reservations requested by July 26; 203-426-5600.

Saturday, July 31

Rapunzel by Shakesperience, 5 pm, McLaughlin Vineyards, 14 Albertâs Hill Road, $12, performance by Waterbury-based theater company; 203-754-2531.

Mary Beth in concert, 6:30 pm, Sandy Hook Village Park, 5 Glen Road, free concert sponsored by Faith at Newtown will include country, folk and gospel selections, all welcome; 203-364-1448.

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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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