Friday, September 22

By SHANNON HICKS

Published: Sep 22, 2006 12:00 am

Friday, September 22

ROSH HASHANAH

BEGINS AT SUNDOWN

Performance of Laura by Town Players of Newtown, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Road, tickets $15, weekend performances by The Town Players continue until September 29 (also matinee show this weekend); 270-9144.

Saturday, September 23

AUTUMN BEGINS

FIRST DAY OF RAMADAN

Performance of Laura by Town Players of Newtown, 8 pm, The Little Theatre, see September 22 details.

Sunday, September 24

Newtown Historical Societyâs Annual Autumn Antiques Show, 10 amâ4 pm, Edmond Town Hall gymnasium, 45 Main Street, admission $5, featuring local and regional antiques dealers, proceeds to benefit historical society; 426-5937.

Open House & Living History Demonstration, 11 amâ4 pm, Matthew Curtiss House, 44 Main Street, free admission, headquarters of Newtown Historical Society will be open for tours, also ongoing demo of making folk art dolls by Jenny OâBrien; 426-5937.

Matinee performance of Laura by Town Players of Newtown, curtain 2 pm, The Little Theatre, see September 22 details.

Monday, September 25

American Red Cross Blood Drive, 8:30 amâ6:15 pm, Trinity Episcopal Church, 36 Main Street, appointments available, walk-ins welcome, donors should be in generally good health, be at least age 17, weight at least 110 pounds and not have donated blood within last two months; 800-GIVE-LIFE (448-3543).

Board of Fire Commissioners, 7 pm, Dodgingtown Firehouse, 55 Dodgingtown Road.

Tuesday, September 26

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.

Wednesday, September 27

Danbury VNA blood pressure screenings & weight checks, 1â2 pm, Senior Center, 14 Riverside Road, free screenings and weight checks will be administered by members of Danbury VNA, walk-ins welcome; 792-4120.

Society of Creative Arts of Newtown (SCAN) program, 1:30 pm, Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street, free, watercolor demonstration by Bob Jorgensen, non-SCAN members welcome; 426-6654.

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.

Board of Finance, 7:30 pm, Multipurpose Center, Riverside Road.

Thursday, September 28

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

Â âSlides and Tales of Birding in The Okanogan Valley,â 7:30 pm (refreshments, program begins 7:45), C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, free program sponsored by Lillinonah Audubon Society will have photographer and travel guide Sam Fried showing and sharing tales of the valley in northcentral Washington that is one of most bird-rich areas of Pacific Northwest; 264-7807, 426-4533.

Friday, September 29

Winterset Ski Club Ice Cream Social, 7â10 pm, Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street, free, open to nonmembers interested in meeting current members and learning about Newtown-based club, refreshments; 426-0490.

Performance of Laura by Town Players of Newtown, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Road, tickets $15, final weekend of performances by The Town Players; 270-9144.

Saturday, September 30

Blessing of the Animals, 9 am, St Rose of Lima, 46 Church Hill Road, animals and owners invited for blessing and celebration of St Francis of Assisi, all animals should be leashed or caged; 426-1014.

Christ the King Annual Fall Fair & Tag Sale, 9 amâ3 pm, at the church, 85 Mt Pleasant Road at Tory Lane, free admission, arts and crafts, baked goods, tag sale and more; 426-6300.

Putting on The Dog: A Gala Fundraiser, 6â9 pm, McLaughlin Vineyards, Alberts Hill Road, tickets $50, wine tastings featuring local and international vintages, hors dâoeuvres and desserts, live jazz and silent auction to benefit Canine Advocates of Newtown; 482-2606.

Performance of Laura by Town Players of Newtown, 8 pm, The Little Theatre, see September 29 details.

Sunday, October 1

YOM KIPPUR

BEGINS AT SUNDOWN

Vintage Base Ball Game, 1 pm, at St Rose of Lima, Church Hill Road, free, Newtown Sandy Hook Vintage Base Ball Team will host The New York Mutuals, playing by 1864 and 1876 rules; 270-0596.

Blessing of the Animals, 2 pm, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Road, all animals welcome for blessing (all should be appropriately leashed, muzzled, caged, etc), celebration will be behind church, near river; 426-9998.

Blessing of The Animals, 4 pm, Trinity Episcopal Church, 36 Main St, free, all animals welcome for blessing (all animals should be appropriately leashed/muzzled, caged, etc for everyoneâs safety), refreshments for all to follow; 426-9070, 364-9772.

St Rose Parish Welcomes New Parochial Vicar

Youth Cheerleaders And Basketball Players Get Pointers From High School Athletes

Andersen Tale To Continue Richter Summer Season

Future Nighthawks And Current Varsity Players Alike Benefit From Summer Soccer Camp

When Life Gives You A Lemonade Stand ... Play Basketball

It’s important to clarify the tone and context of Derek Pisani’s remarks, particularly the satirical line about suing Newtown for "Gross Stupidity." This was clearly a tongue-in-cheek jab at the exhausting culture of legal threats that’s become a staple on the local Facebook Group forums. It was a reflection of frustration over endless regulatory hurdles and obstructionism, and the desire to avoid common sense solutions not an insult aimed at residents. Satire, is meant to provoke thought and highlight the absurdities. If we are unable to distinguish between satire and literal threats, perhaps the comment hit closer to the truth than we’d like to admit. Rather than focusing on Pisanis style, we should be discussing the substance of what he’s pointing out: that Newtown’s progress is being routinely blocked by a small but vocal contingent who seem intent on saying “no” at every turn. They are saying no to any development, no to common sense solutions to crowd control, etc. Newtown deserves leaders who are willing to call things as they see them, even if their language ruffles feathers. That doesn’t mean they lack respect for constituents—it means they care enough to challenge the Mob and push for solutions. Isn't that what we elect people to do? I applaud Pisani's dedication, he certainly has earned my vote. Regardless, let’s not reduce conversation to tone-policing and outrage. Let’s focus on the issues that matter.

Who is Calling Newtowners Stupid?

Thank you for pointing out the trail access provisions included in the BOS motion—it’s an important clarification that deserves more attention in this conversation. If the development is, in fact, required to provide permanent free public access and commit to ongoing maintenance of this section of the Rochambeau Trail, that is a remarkably beneficial outcome for the town. oIt’s not every day that a private project shoulders the long-term burden of preserving and caring for a public historical corridor at no taxpayer cost—especially one that previously had no formal access, upkeep, or visibility. Let’s be honest: the idea that the only way to protect history is by preventing any development nearby is a rigid and unworkable standard. What’s being proposed here appears to strike a rare balance—historic preservation, public access, and smart development all rolled into one. That’s not a loss its a win. So rather than allowing a handful of voices to derail progress under the banner of “historic purity,” maybe it’s time to acknowledge the reality: this trail is better off with structured stewardship and visibility than remaining an overgrown ghost on old maps. Let’s move forward. Bring in the easement, bring in the public access—and yes, bring in the bulldozers!!! Progress and preservation can coexist. Let’s not let the NIMBY use fear or nostalgia keep us stuck in the past.

Discusses Rochambeau Trail And 6 Commerce Road

I've heard that several people are under the impression that the public might be banned from the Rochambeau Trail. Points 2 and 3 from the BOS motion (included in full below) make it clear that public access to the trail is part of the requirements for the developer. From what I understand, it requires free public access to the trail in perpetuity. Technically, this could be argued to be a "payment-in-kind," that attempts to balance public good with overall town growth. We can argue about weather that balance is acceptable and how the trail may be affected, but with the understanding that the trail is expected to be maintained as a publicly accessible trail regardless. July 15, 2024 Board of Selectmen approved motion: Discontinuance of Reservoir Road: Selectman Cruson moved the resolution: Resolved, that the Newtown Board of Selectmen, in accordance with Section 2-115(d)(8) of the Town Charter and Conn. Gen. Stat. §13a-49, and subject to the conditions set forth below, hereby discontinues an unimproved portion of Reservoir Road described as “Portion of Reservoir Road to be Discontinued “on that certain survey map which will be recorded on the Newtown Land Records titled “Map Showing Portion of Reservoir Road to be Discontinued” dated August, 2023 and revised September 15, 2023, and certified substantially correct by Gregory Szyszowski of SLR (the “Survey Map”), said discontinuance contingent and effective only upon the completion of the following: 1. The approval of an application for the development of land in the manner described in a letter from Attorney Thomas W. Beecher to First Selectman A. Jeffrey Capeci and Members of the Board of Selectmen dated May 30, 2024, pursuant to the “Residential Open Space Development” regulations of the Borough of Newtown by the Borough of Newtown Zoning Commission, and construction of that approval project within the timeframes required for special exception approval; 2. The inclusion of the discontinued portion of the road as part of the final Declaration of Conservation Restriction; 3. The conveyance of a mutually agreeable public easement to the Town of Newtown for pedestrian, bicycling, equestrian, and all other passive recreational uses (to exclude the use of motorized vehicles except as may be necessary by the Town or its designee to effectuate the purpose of the easement), and for municipal utility purposes; Be it further resolved, that Castle Hill Real Estate Holdings, LLC., its successors and assigns, shall not use any portion of the discontinued road as a vehicular road or access way to and from any developed portions of the property. Be it further finally resolved, that should any of the foregoing contingencies not occur, then the discontinuance contemplated herein shall not become effective and this resolution will become null and void. From: https://www.newtown-ct.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif12216/f/minutes/bos_7-15-24_min-_att_final.pdf

Is this paper road (roads that only exist on paper map but not in reality) even owned by the Town? Many roads that predate the Town's road standards are privately owned and were never accepted by the Town, such as many of the nonconforming roads around the lake communities where the property owners own right to the center line. That is something we had to deal with when working on the Roads Ordinance a few years back. We also had to deal with a private road to run the utilities to the new SHS.

For anyone who wants to know, I cant post a link here, but Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority has an entire website. Look up "HRRA whats in whats out"

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