Friday, September 1

By ANDY GOROSKO

Published: Aug 24, 2000 12:00 am

Friday, September 1

American Red Cross âHoliday Heroesâ Blood Drive, 8:30 am-6:45 pm, United Methodist Church, 94 Church Hill Road; 800/433-1879.

Â Newtown Singles âMeet & Mingleâ event, 7-9 pm, Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street, admission $2, adults invited to meet other singles, newcomers always welcome; 426-3413.

Opening night for By The Sea, By The Sea, By The Beautiful Sea, 8 pm, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Road, tickets $10, three one-act plays by The Town Players, performances run Fri & Sat evenings through Sept 23 (matinee on Sept 17); 270-9144.

Saturday, September 2

25th Annual Labor Day Weekend Book Sale begins, 9 am-5 pm, Bridgeport Hall (Fairfield Hills campus), Mile Hill Rd, admission $10 (9 am-noon), $5Â afternoon hours, sale continues through Sept 6, proceeds benefit C.H. Booth Library; 426-4533.

Monthly Pasta Dinner, 5-7:30 pm, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Rd, 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 Rd, admission $3 with spaghetti dinner (above), $4 coffee house only, live music by Roger Sprung & Hal Wylie, local musicians welcome to jam, refreshments/desserts; 426-0617.

By The Sea, By The Sea, By The Beautiful Sea, 8 pm, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Road, tickets $10, three one-act plays by The Town Players, performances run Friday and Saturday evenings through September 23 (matinee on Sept 17); 270-9144.

Sunday, September 3

Labor Day Weekend Book Sale continues, 10 am-5 pm, Bridgeport Hall (Fairfield Hills campus), Mile Hill Road, free admission, proceeds benefit C.H. Booth Library; 426-4533.

Monday, September 4

LABOR DAY

Labor Day Weekend Book Sale continues, 9 am-4 pm, Bridgeport Hall (Fairfield Hills campus), Mile Hill Road, free admission, proceeds benefit C.H. Booth Library; 426-4533.

Annual Newtown Labor Day Parade, 10 am-noon, kicks off from Soldiers & Sailors Monument at top of Hanover Rd, parade route runs southbound along Main St, turns onto Glover Ave, then goes northbound past the reviewing stand on Queen St.

Tuesday, September 5

Labor Day Weekend Book Sale continues, 2-6 pm, Bridgeport Hall (Fairfield Hills campus), Mile Hill Road, free admission, proceeds benefit C.H. Booth Library; 426-4533.

Garner Correctional Institution Public Safety Committee, 5 pm, Booth Library, 25 Main St.

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

Board of Education, 7:30 pm, school board conference room, Newtown Middle School, 11 Queen Street.

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

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

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

Wednesday, September 6

Labor Day Weekend Book Sale concludes, 10 am-4 pm, Bridgeport Hall (Fairfield Hills campus), Mile Hill Rd, all remainders free (donations accepted); 426-4533.

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

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

Thursday, September 7

Planning and Zoning Commission, 7:30 pm, town land use office, Canaan House, Fairfield Hills.

Depression Workshop, 7 pm, C. H. Booth Library community room, sponsored by the Family Counseling Center, free program on recognizing and treating depression; 426-8103.

Friday, September 8

Saturday, September 9

Antique Car Show and Fair, 10 am-3 pm, Ashlar of Newtown, 139 Toddy Hill Rd, antique cars displayed by members of The Classic Nights Car Club, live music by The Clam Diggers and The Kenny Lee Orchestra (10 am-noon), horse-drawn carriage rides, food; 426-5847.

Open house for prospective members of Governorâs Horse Guard, Second Company, 10 am, Horse Guard Headquarters, Fairfield Hills; 426-9046, 203/459-4275.

Monday, September 11

Auditions for Ray Cooneyâs Run for Your Wife, 7-9:30 pm, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Road, roles available for two women and six men, director is Suzanne Kinnear; 792-3117.

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The language “any purpose other than open space or recreation, the parcel shall revert to the state of Connecticut” is a bit concerning and warrants clarification. Would the existing infrastructure be violative of this language?

It’s disappointing to see Newtown move forward with the so-called “Save-As-You-Throw” program—let’s be honest, it’s really Pay-As-You-Throw. Most families will end up paying more just to throw out their trash, despite the high taxes we already pay. While the swap shop and free bulky waste disposal are nice ideas, they don’t offset the added cost and inconvenience of having to buy special blue bags—up to $4.40 each. It’s especially frustrating to see threats of $500 fines and policeenforcement tied to something that used to be a basic service. This isn’t about sustainability—it’s about shifting more costs onto residents. I hope the town will reconsider and find a more reasonable and affordable approach. I have already heard discussions about purchasing backyard incinerators as a work around. What's next, is the town going to discontinue curb side recycling?

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Absent is the observation that the dangerous e-bike riders are young teen boys right at that age where they are physically capable of daring stunts but mentally incapable of understanding how dangerous they can be to themselves and others. I witnessed this Wednesday afternoon driving back home from Norwalk- a kid around 14 was cruising at about 20mph and barely glanced at other traffic while barnstorming thru a 4 way stop. Many others have observed the same behavior from the same cohort. I'm not sure 'big govt' is the solution but without parental supervision I think it's the best we've got. Will there be penalties for breaking whatever e-bike rules are put in place, or will their young age excuse them from legal consequences? Good luck with the regulations!

Borough May Look At E-Bike Regulation, Is The Rest of Newtown Next?

The recent letter unfairly suggests the Trump administration is deliberately trying to surrender America’s global leadership in science and technology. That’s an oversimplification. Federal funding has long supported innovation, but it’s only part of the equation. Private investment, world-class universities, and a strong business environment have also driven U.S. leadership. Changes to funding priorities don't equal abandonment — they reflect broader debates about the role of government and where taxpayer dollars are most effective. Claiming that scientists will flee and that our future rests on tax cuts and golf trips reduces a complex issue to political theater. Let’s have a serious discussion about how best to support innovation — without the hyperbole.

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