Programs For Parents

By MELISSA MASON

Published: Dec 14, 1999 12:00 am

POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAMS â We get the new year off to a quick start with Parenting Programs. âPositive Parentingâ (geared for parents of pre-school and elementary students) begins on Tuesday, January 11. âWelcome to the Teen Zoneâ (recommended for middle and high school parents) sessions will meet on Wednesday evenings, beginning January 12. Both courses run for 5 weeks, from 7 to 8:30 pm, and are held in NYSâs Parentsâ Corner. The fee is $25. Also, if you would like to host a 5 week group at our home, a staff member would be happy to arrange this with you. This is a great way for neighbors to get to know one another. To register for these courses please call the office.

FATHERâS NIGHT âÂ No meeting in December! Jeff Steinberg will resume this popular series on Monday, January 10 from 7:30 to 9 pm in the Parentsâ Corner. Fathers only, please! No fee.

Community Programs

CAROLINEâS GIFT âÂ In the spirit of giving, at this time of year, Youth Services would like to remind families of Carolineâs Gift. This fund was established in 1996 by friends and family of Rachel Basch and David Gould in memory of their stillborn daughter, Caroline Basch Gould. The fundâs charitable purpose is to assist the families of ill or disabled children in Newtown.

Newtown Youth Services helps administer Carolineâs Gift and identify its recipients. Anyone wishing to help the fund provide aid to families in need may send a donation to Newtown Youth Services, 41A Main Street, Newtown, CT 06470. Please make checks out to âNewtown Youth Services â Carolineâs Gift.â We thank you for your generosity.

HOLIDAY GIFT WRAPPING â The Newtown High School Youth Advisory Board will be available to wrap those holiday gifts on Saturday, December 18 from 10-3 and Sunday, December 19 from 11-3. Please look for them in the gazebo area of the Sand Hill Plaza. Donations are always appreciated.

MILLENNIUM CANDLE PROJECT â These uniquely decorated candle pots are available for sale at the Newtown Middle School and Youth services for $3 each. The Middle School Youth Advisory Board spent many hours working on this fund raiser. The YAB voted to donate the proceeds from this project to the Newtown Fund and Canine Advocates of Newtown. The YAB members thank you, in advance, for supporting this worthwhile undertaking.

Youth Group Meetings

The HS YAB, NYCAAP, and MS YAB will not meet again until the next millennium!

Entertainment Books

Time is running out! Donât wait to purchase your Entertainment Book. NYS makes these handy books available at $30 each. They make great gifts and include discounts for area restaurants, videos, movie tickets, dry cleaning, etc. Itâs a great way to support Newtown Youth Services. Please call 270-4335 to reserve your copy.

All programs will take place at Newtown Youth Services, 41-A Main Street (next to Town Hall), unless noted. For further information on any of the above programs, please call Newtown Youth Services at 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."

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