NHS Skaters Carry Six-Game Winning Streak Into Final Week

By ANDY HUTCHISON

Published: Feb 25, 2011 12:00 am

Newtown High Schoolâs hockey team won its fifth and sixth straight games this past week, blanking Bolton-Coventry-Lyman Memorial 4-0 on February 18 edging EO Smith-Tolland-Windham 4-3 on February 21.

The Nighthawks carried a 13-4 overall record into the final two games of the regular campaign, a Wednesday home game with Guilford (after The Bee sports section went to press), and a Saturday, February 26 clash with New Fairfield-Immaculate at 3:20 pm â both at Danbury Ice Arena. The South-West Conference Tournament will be held March 3 and 5.

In the win over Bolton-Coventry-Lyman Memorial, goaltender Mike Allwein got his first varsity shutout by kicking aside all 21 shots he faced and, in doing so, lowered his season goals against average to a stingy 1.98. Allwein got all of the offensive support he would need on a first-period goal by Christian Blais, assisted by Tyler Hanley. Parker Rodbell added two power play goals and Ted Benoit capped the scoring. Blais also had two assists, and Evan Isaacs and Justin Corsello added assists. Coach Paul Esposito was pleased with the play of Alex Kelly and teammates in what he called a chippy game.

The win over EO-Smith-Tolland-Windham was made possible by a comeback effort as Newtown overcame 1-0 and 2-1 deficits to build a 4-2 advantage before hanging on.

Benoit scored the teamâs third and fourth goals, exactly five minutes apart, in the third period to propel the Hawks to the win. Blais and Owen Sandercox also found the back of the net. Brett Klein had two assists, and Blais, Jake Solomons, Kelly, and Harmon Coffey all added helpers.

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Here is how Wilton's elected officials supported their budget, From the Wilton Paper: Please join us at the Annual Town Meeting (ATM) on Tuesday, May 6 and cast your vote on the Board of Selectmen and Board of Education budgets, as well as the mill rate and bonding referendums — collectively known as the ‘ATM Recommendations’. These recommendations reflect our community’s commitment to fiscal responsibility, outstanding education, and effective town services.

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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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