According to the opponents of Newtown’s tax limitation ordinance, the proposal could curtail town services to the extent of reducing property values and eliminating “quality of life programs” such as senior citizen services, educational opportunities in art, music and sports, park and recreational programs. However, the organization which has petitioned for a referendum on the so-called “tax cap” measure argues that by reducing wasteful spending and belt-tightening similar to what the homeowner has to do in inflationary times, Newtown can function with a tax limitation ordinance.

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The intrepid Girl Scout cadets of Troops 599 and 602 completed their Red Cross basic canoeing certification in the Newtown High School pool on Saturday after it got too cold in Lake Candlewood.

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Armistice Day, commemorating the end of World War I, was celebrated by the Newtown Historical Society Monday, night, November 10, with a display of American and British armaments from the late 19th century through the Korean War.

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Thirteen swimmers and three divers on the Newtown High School girls’ swim team qualified for Wednesday’s CIAC class L trials at Penney High School in East Hartford. The top swimmers and divers at the trials will go on to compete in Friday’s class L championship at Penney.

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A 20 x 30 foot shack was totally destroyed in a fire on Wednesday afternoon. According to Dodgingtown Fire Chief Kash White, about 30 men responded to the call on Jacklin Road. “When we arrived the shack was engulfed in flames,” said Chief White. Chief Kash says the fire was of suspicious nature and is being investigated.

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There were four holiday fairs running concurrently in Newtown on Saturday, November 8, and many shoppers spent a good part of the day visiting them all.

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A familiar sign on Route 6 is just about to change as Everett P. Weber, who has been in the real estate business in Newtown for 11 years, vacates his office and turns it over to Gil Bastos, a Newtown resident who is planning to do business as Red Carpet Bastos Realty.

November 18, 1955

A supply of chloride of lime for disinfecting cellars which were flooded last month has been received by the town from the state Civil Defense. Householders may obtain the necessary amount by calling at the town garage on Church Hill Road at the railroad station.

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The Board of Selectmen will ask the electors of Newtown to approve the borrowing of $27,000 in anticipation of taxes and the reimbursement of a part of that sum by the United States government, to cover emergency flood repairs to town property, at a special town meeting, next Friday night, November 25, at 8 o’clock at Edmond Town Hall.

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 Complaints have been lodged with town authorities about the practice of burning leaves along the curb. According to Police Officer Hiram Hanlon, several near accidents have been caused by smokescreens laid down by property owners who use the state and town highways for incinerators. It has been suggested that homeowners burn their leaves on their own properties, preferably away from the streets.

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Twenty-five members of the vocational-agriculture class of Newtown High School under Vincent Gaffney, fell to with a will on Tuesday to clean up the grounds in the town park. The work, which fits in with the vo-ag training in grounds improvement, included pruning and trimming of trees and shrubs, and general cleaning up.

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The Newtown Girl Scouts expect to realize over $100 from last week’s sale of Girl Scout cookies throughout town. The five town troops all participated with each running a stand at a strategic point.

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Order Your Sallie Chase Cakes and Pies — for Thanksgiving Dinner for Eating and Giving. Fresh Apple Pie, Fresh Pumpkin Pie, Sallie Chase Sherry Pecan Pie, Fresh Lemon Meringue Pie: 8” $1.10; 10” $2.00 Brandied Mince Meat Pie 8” $1.25; 10” $2.25.

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Beautiful Georgian Colonial House situated on a picturesque settlement of Meadow Ridge Acres, Newtown, Conn. This design of fine construction has every convenience. 8 rooms consisting of spacious entrance hall, living room and dining room. Pine paneled library with fireplace, kitchen with every modern convenience, 4 bedrooms, 2½ baths, several closets. Porch with attached 2 car garage. Fully landscaped with shrubs. Price $40,000.

November 14, 1930

Contractor T.F. Brew is making improvements in the residence of Allen Beardsley, raising up the ell another story.

The Town basketball team will play its first game of the season next Friday, November 21, at the Town hall. It will also be the first game for their opposition, the Hawley High School. There will be dancing following the game with ;music by Gene Supples orchestra of eight pieces of Bridgeport. The admission will be 50 cents, which includes the dancing.

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Louie Lovell, the genial proprietor of Lovell’s garage, has been confined to his bed by a severe cold for several days.

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An up-to-date restaurant will be opened in the Blackman Block on the Sandy Hook road on December 1, by Louis Liakos. A competent chef has been engaged and it is the intention of Mr Liakos to serve the best in the refreshment line.

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Shanley Brothers, artesian well men, of Bridgeport are putting down a well on the grounds of the Land’s End School at Hawleyville.

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The Pembroke Laundry Company of 396 Madison Avenue, one of Bridgeport’s oldest laundry companies, has opened a laundry route to Newtown and vicinity. Laundry will be collected and delivered on every Wednesday and Saturday.

November 17, 1905

Every ounce of food you eat that fails to digest does a pound of harm. It turns the entire meal into poison. This not only deprives the blood of the necessary tissue-building material, but it poisons it. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is a perfect digestant. Sold by S.E. Sanford & Co, Newtown; Betts & Betts, Sandy Hook.

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W.M. Reynolds entered upon his duties, Wednesday night, as postmaster at Newtown, succeeding G.F. Duncombe. Mr Reynolds will install a new set of postoffice boxes.

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Peter McKeever lost a valuable horse, last week. It jumped over a wire fence in such a way as to fall and break its neck.

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H.C. Beers of Botsford has a year-old Berkshire pig which will easily tip the scales at 400 pounds. Mr Beers will soon put him in the pork barrel.

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While Walter Ruffels was calling on his brother, George Ruffels, in Hawleyville, one day last week, some one stole a pig from his wagon which he was delivering to parties in that part of the town. He had another one in the wagon, which was not taken.