It's Coming!

By LARISSA LYTWYN

Published: Jan 09, 2004 12:00 am

Itâs Coming!

NYSâs annual Dinner Dance/Auction will take place Saturday, March 13, at 7 pm. Get a table together for this fun-filled event! New band!! Tickets are $40 per person. Call for further details.

Attention High School Students:

NYS is looking for volunteers to help with after-school programs at the elementary schools. Call for further information.

Volunteers Needed:

NYS is moving in early 2004 and is seeking assistance. This is also a great opportunity for community service! Please call NYS if you would like to spend some time helping us.

Moms Groups

Moms of Babies birth to 12 months: Tuesdays 10:30 to 11:30 am beginning January 13.

Moms of Toddlers 1 year to 18 months: Thursdays 10:30 to 11:30 am beginning January 15.

Moms of Multiples/Ongoing: Meets bimonthly, the next meeting will be Wednesday, January 21, from 9:30 to 10:30 am.

Working Moms/Ongoing: Meets the second Saturday of the month at 10 am.

Sing-Along with Eric Bagger: Saturday, January 24, from 10 to 11 am.

Parent Programs

Parent Connection is an organization formed by concerned parents and other informed citizens of Newtown to address the problem of substance use and abuse in our community.

Parent Connectionâs next forum, âIâm a Good Parentâ¦Not my Child!â will be facilitated by Wendy Davenson Wednesday, January 21, at 7 pm, in the Newtown Middle School auditorium.

Hope Support Group: If you are a parent with questions or concerns about your childâs possible or confirmed involvement with substances, you are invited to attend the Hope and Support group. This group meets Mondays from 7:30 to 9:30 pm in the Parentsâ Corner. All are welcome.

Youth Programs

Children Of Divorce Support Group will meet the first and third Monday of the month. The next meeting will be January 19 from 6 to 7:15pm.

Sib-Shops Support Group for siblings of children who have disabilities will meet the second Monday of the month. The first meeting will be Monday, January 12, from 5 to 7 pm.

4H: Grades 5 and 6, Tuesdays, 3 to 4:30 at Newtown Youth Services.

HYSAB: The next meeting will be announced.

MSYAB: The next meeting will be Wednesday, January 14, from 2:15 to 3:15 pm.

Â NYCAAP: (Newtown Youth Creating AIDS Awareness for Peers) Please call for meeting schedule.

All program take place at Newtown Youth Services, 41-A Main Street, unless noted.

To register or for further information, call 270-4335.

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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.

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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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