Friday, September 15

By SHANNON HICKS

Published: Sep 13, 2000 12:00 am

Friday, September 15

Housatonic Valley Council of Elected Officials, 12:30 pm, Brookfield Town Hall, Pocono Road, Brookfield.

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 September 17); 270-9144.

Saturday, September 16

Harvest Health & Public Safety Fair, 10 am to 2 pm, Newtown Middle School, Queen Street, free admission, displays by townâs fire companies, also health and medical-related exhibits, demonstrations, and health screenings, Paproski Hill Farm, winners of Newtown Womanâs Club âHealthy Sloganâ contest announced at noon, also samples, balloons, milk, apples, etc.

Sunday, September 17

Living History Day & Open House, 1-4 pm, Matthew Curtiss House-Museum, 44 Main Street, free, demonstrations of rug hooking, also tours of house by costumed guides; 426-5937.

Matinee of By The Sea, By The Sea, By The Beautiful Sea, 2 pm, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Road, tickets $10, three one-act plays by The Town Players; 270-9144.

Monday, September 18

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

Tuesday, September 19

Economic Development Commission (EDC), 7:30 pm at the multipurpose building, 14 Riverside Road.

Wednesday, September 20

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

Rocking Rooster Square Dance Club Open House, 8 pm, Sand Hill Plaza mall area (next to TJ Maxx), free, members will demonstrate steps and invite visitors to try square dancing, information on long-running club will also be available; 270-8301, 270-1037.

Thursday, September 21

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

Flagpole Photographers Club meeting, 7:30 pm, C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, free (open to non-members), guest speaker Paul Hanson will offer presentation called âKaleidoscope,â followed by membersâ competition on âBest of Summerâ; 270-1943, 426-0558.

Friday, September 22

FIRST DAY OF AUTUMN

St Rose Junior Youth Group Back-To-School Kickoff, 6-8 pm, St Rose Church and parish grounds, 46 Church Hill Road, open to all Newtown sixth through eighth graders, dunk tank and other events, light refreshments; 426-1014.

Annual Newtown Newcomers Club New Member Kickoff, 7-9 pm, Edmond Town Hall Alexandria Room, 45 Main Street, open to new residents of Newtown (Sandy Hook, Hawleyville, etc), also recently engaged or married residents, new or expectant parents, anyone with recent lifestyle change, evening will offer club information and member networking, light refreshments; 270-8065.

Saturday, September 23

Newtown United Methodist Church Fair, 10 am to 4 pm, church grounds, 92 Church Hill Road, free admission, baked goods, and grilled food, silent auction including artwork and theme baskets, childrenâs activities, games, moon walk, crafts, etc; 426-9998.

HRRA Recycling Day for old computer equipment, televisions, stereos, and VCRs; on Plumtrees Road opposite the Danbury Water Treatment Facility and just north of the Motor Vehicle Emissions Station, 11 am to 3 pm; also free tours of environmental educational van.

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, final performance; 270-9144.

Sunday, September 24

Concert by The Broyhill Ensemble, 3 pm, Edmond Town Hall theatre, 45 Main Street, tickets $14, $12 seniors, students free when accompanied by ticket-holding adult, performance of stylistic and instrumental combinations is season-opener for Newtown Friends of Music-sponsored events, reception with performers follows; 426-6470.

Monday, September 25

The Victorian Lady at Booth Library, 7 pm, 25 Main Street, fun presentation by Kandie Carle concerning Victorian era fashion, society, leisure, and arts (approximately 90 minutes), light refreshments, suitable for all ages, sponsored by Newtown Historical Society; 426-5937.

Kids Have Fun At Affinity Esports Spring Break Camp

NMS Celebrates Administrative Professionals Day

Board Of Realtors Member Offices Again Supporting Strutt Your Mutt With Donations Drive

Auxiliary Easter Sale Done, Mother’s Day Fundraiser Ahead

Aquarion Water Company Reminder: Water Use Restrictions In Effect

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.

Budget, Capital Projects Pass: Officials Respond

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.

The Voters Chose Newtown

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.

Hundreds Attend ‘Rock This Democracy’ Rally

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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