'Favorite Year' In New Fairfield

By SHANNON HICKS

Published: Apr 12, 2000 12:00 am

âFavorite Yearâ In New Fairfield

NEW FAIRFIELD â Students at New Fairfield High School are currently in rehearsals for their spring musical production, My Favorite Year. The play will be presented April 28-May 6. Performances will be Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 pm, and Sunday afternoon at 2 pm.

Based on the hit motion picture starring Peter OâToole and Mark Lin-Baker, My Favorite Year takes place in 1954. Benji Stone, a freshman writer on TVâs King Kaiser Comedy Cavalcade, is assigned the daunting task of babysitting veteran Hollywood swashbuckler Alan Swann while Swann does a live guest appearance on the show.

The effort to keep the reckless Swann out of the papers during the rehearsal week nearly drives Benji to the brink before he is given an unexpected glimpse into Swannâs broken heart, which teaches him about human frailty, tragedy, comedy, loveâ¦ and what made 1954 his favorite year.

All seats for My Favorite Year are reserved. Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for students, and can be reserved by calling 203/312-5864.

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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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