Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair At Ashlar Of Newtown, November 15

By SHANNON HICKS

Published: Nov 07, 2008 12:00 am

Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair

At Ashlar Of Newtown, November 15

Donât wait until the last minute to do your holiday shopping this year.

Ashlar of Newtown is offering the opportunity to avoid the crowds and the stress by taking advantage of a great opportunity to buy the perfect gift for that special person, or for everyone on your holiday gift list, at Ashlarâs Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair.

Open to the community, the event will be Saturday, November 15, from 10 am to 3 pm at Lockwood Lodge at Ashlar of Newtown, 139 Toddy Hill Road.

Several vendors with a variety of craft and gift items will be on hand, including Discover Toys, Arbonne, Champagne Taste Jewelry, Tastefully Simple, Silver Touch Jewelry, and more.

Homemade baked goods and crafts created by residents of Ashlar of Newtown and Lockwood Lodge will also be offered for sale. In addition to shopping, guests will also be able to enjoy a delicious, reasonably priced lunch featuring homemade chili, grilled hotdogs and assorted beverages.

For additional information, call Sue Sonnati, director of recreation at Ashlar of Newtown, at 369-3128.

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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.

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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