Comets Win Ridgefield Labor Day TournamentÂ Â Â Â

By ANDY HUTCHISON

Published: Sep 12, 2008 12:00 am

The Newtown Comets opened their fall season in style, allowing just one goal throughout the weekend, and walking as the U-11 champions of the Ridgefield Labor Day Tournament.

In game one, a scoreless tie against Wilton, the recently expanded team worked through the adjustment to a bigger playing field and the integration of five new players. In game two the Comets soared past Ridgefield 4-0. Mikayla Kuligowski and Katie Mossbarger got the scoring started and Casey Harkins provided an assist. To round out the offensive attack, Alana Murray fed the ball to Mossbarger for another tally. Quinn Karp had an assist and Victoria Kirkman added a goal.

The Comets then beat Easton-Redding 3-0. A nice save by goalkeeper Emily Charash secured the shutout. Karp had two goals and Kuligowski added another. Mossbarger and Christina DeBartolomeo provided the assists.

In the final game, the Comets beat Darien 3-1. Midfielder Alyssa Ruefenacht and Kuligowski (who scored her third and fourth goals of the tournament) led the way. Mossbarger had an assist in each half.

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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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