Friday, July 16

By ANDY GOROSKO

Published: Jul 16, 2010 12:00 am

Friday, July 16

The Importance of Being Earnest, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Road, $20, $10 ages 10 and under, Town Players of Newtown production of Oscar Wildeâs work continues weekends to July 25; 203-270-9144.

Newtown Park & Bark fundraiser, 7-9 pm, The Blue Z Coffee House, 127 South Main Street, $5 suggested donation, performance by American Mortar, dogs on leashes welcome (outdoors), fundraiser for Newtownâs planned dog park; 203-364-1003, 203-364-0631.

Saturday, July 17

Community Tag Sale, 9 amâ3 pm, St Rose of Lima (behind church), 46 Church Hill Road, parishioners and Newtown residents participating, proceeds from table rentals to benefit St Rose Social Concerns Committee, St Rose School and outreach; 203-426-2333 extension 4.

Walk For Wildlife, 10 am, begins and ends at Cider Mill Road cul-de-sac, $5 donation requested, residents invited to join Julia Shuman and Liza Tananbaum for 2-mile walk, also raffles, proceeds to World Wildlife Fund for BP oil spill animal relief efforts, call if heavy rain; 203-364-1201, 203-270-7922.

15th Annual Newtown Historical Society House & Garden Tour, 11 amâ5 pm rain or shine, tickets and maps available at Matthew Curtiss House, 44 Main Street, $25 advance, $30 day of tour, self-guided event includes eight properties with homes dating from 18thâ20th Century, also private gardens, art show, proceeds to benefit historical society; 203-426-5847.

The Importance of Being Earnest, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Road, see July 16 details.

Sunday, July 18

Matinee performance of The Importance of Being Earnest, curtain 2 pm, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Road, see July 16 details.

Organ concert by Daniel Brown, 3 pm, St Johnâs Episcopal Church, 5 Washington Avenue, Syracuse University student and choral director will perform works of Bach, Frescobaldi, Mendelssohn, Langlais, et al, snacks to follow, freewill donations to benefit Episcopal Relief & Development; 203-426-9938.

Monday, July 19

Board of Selectmen, 7:30 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Tuesday, July 20

Blood pressure screenings, 10 amânoon, Lockwood Lodge Wellness Center, 139 Toddy Hill Road, free screenings by licensed nurse, walk-ins welcome; 203-426-5847.

Dog Park Committee, 6:30 pm, Town Hall South, 3 Main Street.

Economic Development Commission, 7 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Wednesday, July 21

The Frank Porto Band in concert, 7 pm, Masonicare at Newtown, 139 Toddy Hill Road, free concert of music from the 30sâ40s will continue 2010 Summer Sounds Concert Series, bring seating, rain date July 22; 203-426-5847, 203-364-3128.

Fairfield Hills Authority, 7:30 pm, Booth Library, 25 Main Street.

Legislative Council, 7:30 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Tick-Borne Disease Action Committee, 8 pm, Booth Library, 25 Main Street.

Thursday, July 22

Shawn Taylor & Wandering Roots in concert, 6:30 pm, Dickinson Park, Elm Drive, free performance sponsored by Parks & Rec, bring seating, picnics welcome, under pavilion if light rain; 203-270-4340.

Board of Finance, 7:30 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Friday, July 23

Saturday, July 24

The Importance of Being Earnest, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Road, see July 23 details.

Sunday, July 25

Matinee (and final) performance of The Importance of Being Earnest, curtain 2 pm, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Road, see July 23 details.

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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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