Friday, May 11

By ANDY GOROSKO

Published: May 04, 2001 12:00 am

Friday, May 11

Annual Newtown Youth Services Talent Show, 7 pm, Newtown Middle School, 11 Queen Street, admission $4 adults, $2 children; 270-4335.

Recital by NHS senior Grant Skinner, 8 pm, Trinity Episcopal Church, 36 Main Street, free recital by Grant Skinner with accompanist Joseph Jacovino; 426-4232.

Town Players performance of An Ideal Husband, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Road, tickets $10, 66th season of Newtownâs community theatre continues with Oscar Wildeâs classic, Friday and Saturday evening performances continue through May 26; 270-9144.

Saturday, May 12

9th Letter Carriers Food Collection, food should be at mailbox by 9 am, non-perishable food donations left at rural mailboxes will be collected by letter carriers across town as part of national food drive to benefit local food pantries; 203-736-6001.

Town & Country Garden Club of Newtown Plant Sale, 9 am-2 pm, The Inn at Newtown, 19 Main Street, spring and summer containers planted by members for Motherâs Day gifts or gardeners, flowering shrubs and bushes, established member-grown perennials, and budding bags with annuals, proceeds will benefit clubâs scholarship fund.

NHS Band and Color Guard Giant Tag and Craft Sale, 9 am-3 pm, Newtown Middle School, 11 Queen Street, tag sale items including musical instruments, proceeds to benefit NHS Marching Band and Color Guard; 270-4223.

Motherâs Day Flower & Plant Sale, 9 am-5 pm, Sandy Hook Firehouse/Main Station, Riverside Rd, potted flowers and plants for Motherâs Day offered by Ladies Auxiliary of Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue Co.

31st Annual SCAN Spring Juried Art Show continues, 10 am-5 pm, C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, show and sale of all-new works by Society of Creative Arts of Newtown members in oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, graphics, sculpture, and mixed media including collage, continues to May 13; 270-8587, 270-6952.

Airbrush Painting Demonstrations, 2-4 pm, Dick Blick Art Materials, Sand Hill Plaza, 228 Main Street South, self-taught artist Kiki Joyner will demonstrate airbrushing onto denim while discussing other surfaces and options, questions welcome; 203-922-0566 (artistâs studio).

Sunday, May 13

MOTHERâS DAY

Monday, May 14

Public Building and Site Commission, 6:30 pm, Canaan House, Fairfield Hills.

Hawley School Band and Orchestra Spring Concert, 7:30 pm, at Newtown Middle School, 11 Queen Street, free concert by student music groups.

âThe Flowering of Connecticut, Past, Present, and Future,â 7:30 pm, The Meeting House, program sponsored by the Newtown Historical Society, guest speaker John Pawloski.

Board of Education, 8 pm, Canaan House, Fairfield Hills.

Tuesday, May 15

Board of Health, 9 am, Canaan House, Fairfield Hills.

La Leche League of Newtown meeting, 10 am, Newtown Congregational Church House parlor room, 41-A Main Street (park behind church house or in town hall lot), free and open to all women interested in breastfeeding and related topics, program on âChoosing to Breastfeed,â expectant mothers encouraged, babies and toddlers welcome; 364-1617, 426-6242.

Newtown Middle School Spring Concert, 7:30 pm, at Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Road, free concert by student music groups (contact music dept for specific groups performing); 426-7646.

Economic Development Commission, 7:30 pm, multipurpose center, Riverside Road, Sandy Hook.

Wednesday, May 16

Newtown Middle School Spring Concert, 7:30 pm, at Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Road, free concert by student music groups (contact music dept for specific groups performing); 426-7646.

Police Commission, 7:30 pm, Town Hall South, 3 Main Street.

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

Thursday, May 17

âSurprising Secrets for Kids Who Like to Perform â¦and their parents,â Dance, Etc, 117 Mt Pleasant Road, 7 pm, reservations required, free seminar by Peter Sklar, one-hour program will discuss âtrueâ definition of dance, acting and voice, also self-image & the audience, the role of arts in any childâs overall success, etc; 426-8717.

Newtown Middle School Spring Concert, 7:30 pm, at Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Road, 7:30 pm, free concert by student music groups (contact music dept for specific groups performing); 426-7646.

Charter Revision Commission, 7 pm, Town Hall South, 3 Main Street.

Planning and Zoning Commission, 7:30 pm, Canaan House, Fairfield Hills.

Friday, May 18

Housatonic Valley Council of Elected Officials, 12:30 pm, Brookfield Town Hall, 100 Pocono Road, Brookfield.

Town Players performance of An Ideal Husband, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Rd, tickets $10, 66th season of Newtownâs community theatre continues with Oscar Wildeâs classic, Friday and Saturday evening performances continue through May 26 (also matinee May 20); 270-9144.

Saturday, May 19

ARMED FORCES DAY

Housatonic Valley Waldorf School Open House, 9:30 am, 40 Dodgingtown Road (Route 302), free, parents invited to meet teachers, experience classroom and play materials unique to Waldorf education; 364-1113.

âHarry Potter: Millennial Childâ lecture, 11 am, Housatonic Valley Waldorf School, 40 Dodgingtown Road, admission $12, lecture by educator and author Eugene Schwartz; 364-1113.

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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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