Friday, April 30

By ANDY GOROSKO

Published: Apr 30, 2010 12:00 am

Friday, April 30

Hope For Haiti: A Variety Show, 5â6:30 pm, The Blue ZÂ Coffee House, 127 South Main Street, free (donations accepted), performances by Trinity Episcopal Church fifth and sixth grade students, donations to benefit The Good Samaritan Rebuilding Fund; 203-426-9070.

Opening reception for âBlooms,â 6â9 pm, Koenig FrameWorks, 97 South Main St, public invited to view more than 100 photographs by regional artists, awards to be announced, collection on view until May 29; 203-270-1887.

Redstone Ridge in concert, 7:30 pm, Newtown Congregational Church, 14 West St, $10, free ages 12 and under, contemporary bluegrass, folk and Americana music by local band, light refreshments to follow; 203-426-9024.

Saturday, May 1

Nettleton Preserve Trail Cleanup and Preserve Restoration, 10 am start, Old Castle Dr, volunteers of all ages invited to help Newtown Forest Association members with spring cleaning, bring yard tools and gloves if possible; 203-270-3650.

NUMC Monthly Pasta Dinner, 5â7:30 pm, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Road, $9 adults, $8 seniors, $3.50 children; 203-426-9998.

NUMC Coffee House, 7:45â10:30 pm, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Road, admission $4 for those attending earlier pasta dinner (see listing above), $5 otherwise, bluegrass and folk music, refreshments; 203-426-9998.

Sunday, May 2

Spring Gala Concert, 2 pm, Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street, free performance of works ranging from opera and musical theater by celebrated regional musicians will celebrate building becoming handicapped accessible, reservations suggested; 203-270-8293.

High Tea with Sydney Eddison and Kim Proctor, 3â5 pm, The Dana-Holcombe House, 29 Main Street, $20, readings by Ms Eddison from her new book (Gardening For A Lifetime), original drawings by Ms Proctor that were used in her book, then tea served by The Garden Club of Newtown, reservations required; 203-994-4849.

The University Singers in concert, 4 pm, Trinity Episcopal Church, 36 Main Street, performance by 14-voice all-male a cappella singing ensemble from Central Connecticut State University will include chamber music, traditional folk and vocal jazz, donations accepted for Haiti relief; 203-426-9070 x11.

Monday, May 3

American Red Cross blood drive, 8:30 amâ6:15 pm, Newtown Congregational Church, 14 West Street, appointments available, walk-ins also welcome; 800-GIVE-LIFE (800-448-3543).

SNAN Spring Lunch & Auction, noon, My Place Restaurant, 8 Queen Street, lunch (at attendeeâs expense) followed by auction of goods and services to benefit The Spay & Neuter Association of Newtown; 203-263-1933, 203-426-0253.

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

Tuesday, May 4

Lake Zoar Authority, 7 pm, Southbury Town Hall, 501 Main Street South.

Board of Education, 7:30 pm, Municipal Center, 3 Primrose St.

Lake Lillinonah Authority, 7:30 pm, Brookfield Town Hall, 100 Pocono Road.

Police Commission, 7:30 pm, Town Hall South, 3 Main Street.

Wednesday, May 5

Adolescent Mental Health Presentation, 6:30 pm, Newtown High School Lecture Hall, 12 Berkshire Road, NHS psychologists, and social worker will offer presentation for parents on teen mental health and how to recognize when there is a problem; 203-426-7651.

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

Zoning Board of Appeals, 7:30 pm, Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

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

Thursday, May 6

Regional Recycling Task Force, 10:30 am, Brookfield Town Hall, 100 Pocono Road.

National Day of Prayer celebration, 6 pm, Edmond Town Hallâs Alexandria Room, 45 Main Street, prayers for seven areas of life, also Scripture readings and hymns, following 2010 theme of âPrayer for Such A Time as Thisâ; 203-268-9555.

Planning and Zoning Commission, 7:30 pm, Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Friday, May 7

Sandy Hook Fire & Rescue Ladies Auxiliary Motherâs Day Flower Sale, 9 amâ6 pm, Sandy Hook main station, 18-20 Riverside Road, potted plants and flats, also hanging baskets, proceeds to benefit auxiliaryâs efforts to support fire company.

Opening night of Move Over Mrs Markham, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Road, $20, $10 ages 10 and under, season opener for The Town Players of Newtown, performances continue weekends until May 23; 203-270-9144.

Saturday, May 8

Sandy Hook Fire & Rescue Ladies Auxiliary Motherâs Day Flower Sale, opens 9 am, Sandy Hook main station, 18-20 Riverside Road, sale started Friday and may sell out early, see May 7 details.

Town & Country Garden Club Plant Sale, 10 amâ2 pm, The Inn at Newtown, 19 Main Street, perennials, trees, shrubs and concrete planters.

Move Over Mrs Markham, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theatre, see May 7 details; 203-270-9144.

Sunday, May 9

MOTHERâS DAY

Move Over Mrs Markham, curtain 2 pm, The Little Theatre, see May 7 details; 203-270-9144.

St Rose Parish Welcomes New Parochial Vicar

Youth Cheerleaders And Basketball Players Get Pointers From High School Athletes

Andersen Tale To Continue Richter Summer Season

Future Nighthawks And Current Varsity Players Alike Benefit From Summer Soccer Camp

When Life Gives You A Lemonade Stand ... Play Basketball

It’s important to clarify the tone and context of Derek Pisani’s remarks, particularly the satirical line about suing Newtown for "Gross Stupidity." This was clearly a tongue-in-cheek jab at the exhausting culture of legal threats that’s become a staple on the local Facebook Group forums. It was a reflection of frustration over endless regulatory hurdles and obstructionism, and the desire to avoid common sense solutions not an insult aimed at residents. Satire, is meant to provoke thought and highlight the absurdities. If we are unable to distinguish between satire and literal threats, perhaps the comment hit closer to the truth than we’d like to admit. Rather than focusing on Pisanis style, we should be discussing the substance of what he’s pointing out: that Newtown’s progress is being routinely blocked by a small but vocal contingent who seem intent on saying “no” at every turn. They are saying no to any development, no to common sense solutions to crowd control, etc. Newtown deserves leaders who are willing to call things as they see them, even if their language ruffles feathers. That doesn’t mean they lack respect for constituents—it means they care enough to challenge the Mob and push for solutions. Isn't that what we elect people to do? I applaud Pisani's dedication, he certainly has earned my vote. Regardless, let’s not reduce conversation to tone-policing and outrage. Let’s focus on the issues that matter.

Who is Calling Newtowners Stupid?

Thank you for pointing out the trail access provisions included in the BOS motion—it’s an important clarification that deserves more attention in this conversation. If the development is, in fact, required to provide permanent free public access and commit to ongoing maintenance of this section of the Rochambeau Trail, that is a remarkably beneficial outcome for the town. oIt’s not every day that a private project shoulders the long-term burden of preserving and caring for a public historical corridor at no taxpayer cost—especially one that previously had no formal access, upkeep, or visibility. Let’s be honest: the idea that the only way to protect history is by preventing any development nearby is a rigid and unworkable standard. What’s being proposed here appears to strike a rare balance—historic preservation, public access, and smart development all rolled into one. That’s not a loss its a win. So rather than allowing a handful of voices to derail progress under the banner of “historic purity,” maybe it’s time to acknowledge the reality: this trail is better off with structured stewardship and visibility than remaining an overgrown ghost on old maps. Let’s move forward. Bring in the easement, bring in the public access—and yes, bring in the bulldozers!!! Progress and preservation can coexist. Let’s not let the NIMBY use fear or nostalgia keep us stuck in the past.

Discusses Rochambeau Trail And 6 Commerce Road

I've heard that several people are under the impression that the public might be banned from the Rochambeau Trail. Points 2 and 3 from the BOS motion (included in full below) make it clear that public access to the trail is part of the requirements for the developer. From what I understand, it requires free public access to the trail in perpetuity. Technically, this could be argued to be a "payment-in-kind," that attempts to balance public good with overall town growth. We can argue about weather that balance is acceptable and how the trail may be affected, but with the understanding that the trail is expected to be maintained as a publicly accessible trail regardless. July 15, 2024 Board of Selectmen approved motion: Discontinuance of Reservoir Road: Selectman Cruson moved the resolution: Resolved, that the Newtown Board of Selectmen, in accordance with Section 2-115(d)(8) of the Town Charter and Conn. Gen. Stat. §13a-49, and subject to the conditions set forth below, hereby discontinues an unimproved portion of Reservoir Road described as “Portion of Reservoir Road to be Discontinued “on that certain survey map which will be recorded on the Newtown Land Records titled “Map Showing Portion of Reservoir Road to be Discontinued” dated August, 2023 and revised September 15, 2023, and certified substantially correct by Gregory Szyszowski of SLR (the “Survey Map”), said discontinuance contingent and effective only upon the completion of the following: 1. The approval of an application for the development of land in the manner described in a letter from Attorney Thomas W. Beecher to First Selectman A. Jeffrey Capeci and Members of the Board of Selectmen dated May 30, 2024, pursuant to the “Residential Open Space Development” regulations of the Borough of Newtown by the Borough of Newtown Zoning Commission, and construction of that approval project within the timeframes required for special exception approval; 2. The inclusion of the discontinued portion of the road as part of the final Declaration of Conservation Restriction; 3. The conveyance of a mutually agreeable public easement to the Town of Newtown for pedestrian, bicycling, equestrian, and all other passive recreational uses (to exclude the use of motorized vehicles except as may be necessary by the Town or its designee to effectuate the purpose of the easement), and for municipal utility purposes; Be it further resolved, that Castle Hill Real Estate Holdings, LLC., its successors and assigns, shall not use any portion of the discontinued road as a vehicular road or access way to and from any developed portions of the property. Be it further finally resolved, that should any of the foregoing contingencies not occur, then the discontinuance contemplated herein shall not become effective and this resolution will become null and void. From: https://www.newtown-ct.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif12216/f/minutes/bos_7-15-24_min-_att_final.pdf

Is this paper road (roads that only exist on paper map but not in reality) even owned by the Town? Many roads that predate the Town's road standards are privately owned and were never accepted by the Town, such as many of the nonconforming roads around the lake communities where the property owners own right to the center line. That is something we had to deal with when working on the Roads Ordinance a few years back. We also had to deal with a private road to run the utilities to the new SHS.

For anyone who wants to know, I cant post a link here, but Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority has an entire website. Look up "HRRA whats in whats out"

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