Friday, December 19

By ANDY GOROSKO

Published: Dec 19, 2003 12:00 am

Friday, December 19

HANUKKAH

BEGINS AT SUNDOWN

Hanukkah Concert, 8 pm, The Homesteads at Newtown, 166 Mt Pleasant Road, free performance by Music from The Heart led by Ethel Kaufman; 426-8118.

Saturday, December 20

Â Newtown Fund Holiday Basket Program Delivery Day, 9 am, Sandy Hook School, Riverside Road, anyone donating food and gifts is asked to have them at the school no later than 9 am, volunteer drivers and packers also needed (call ahead or just show up); 270-9190.

Sunday, December 21

Live Nativity, 5:15 and 6 pm, St Rose of Lima Church, 38 Church Hill Road, short sessions of prayer and praise will be followed by 30-minute outdoor reenactments of the birth of Jesus with church members and animals, then singing of Christmas carols and servings of hot chocolate in parish hall will follow, all welcome.

Monday, December 22Â Â Â Â WINTER BEGINS

Board of Fire Commissioners, 7:30 pm, Sandy Hook Firehouse, Riverside Road, regular meeting.

Thursday, December 25Â CHRISTMAS DAY

Third Annual Christmas Day Community Dinner, noon to 2:30 pm, St Rose Parish Hall, 40 Church Hill Road, free, everyone welcome, sponsored by Knights of Columbus, St Rose of Lima Church, Newtown Congregational Church, and Congregation Adath Israel, transportation and meal delivery available; 426-0098, 426-7794.

Tuesday, December 30

3rd Annual Holiday Concert featuring The Concert Society of Putnam & Northern Westchester, 7:30 pm, Trinity Episcopal Church, 30 Main Street, tickets $30 and must be purchased in advance (no ticket sales at door), Richard Serbagi will again direct performance, this yearâs guest soloists are the soprano Maria Ferrante, the violinist Fernando Medina Caceres, and the violist Midhat Serbagi, program will works of J.S. Bach, Schubert, Martini, Mozart, Schubert, also variations based on a Bach chorale composed by John Mastroianni, performance will be followed by gala reception, proceeds benefit Newtown Scholarship Association; 426-2500.

Friday, December 26

KWANZAA BEGINS

Wednesday, December 31

NEW YEARâS EVE

Thursday, January 1

NEW YEARâS DAY 2004

Dems Talk Town Topics During Senior Center Lunch & Learn

Edmond Town Hall Launches Taylorville Concert Contest With Sweet Local Prizes

The Way We Were

Cindi Broughton

‘Timeless Newtown’ Series ‘Ageism Unmasked’ Book Talks Underway; One Speaker Change Announced

Congratulations on your nomination. In your announcement, you mentioned that Newtown faces real pressures, including “traffic patterns that make everyday life more stressful.” One growing concern for many residents and business owners is the repeated traffic disruption on Main Street caused by large-scale protests and rallies at the flagpole — held without a unified permitting process. Given that Main Street is a state road with a history of serious traffic and pedestrian safety issues, how would you, as First Selectman, approach the impact of these gatherings on traffic flow, public safety, and local businesses? I ask this with sincere interest in understanding how your commitment to “thoughtful planning” and “unity of action” would apply to this very real and recurring issue.

Democrats To Run Walczak For First Selectman

I appreciate Ryan’s thoughtful and grounded perspective on the need for a consistent, transparent, and lawful permitting process for large public events in Newtown. His approach reflects common sense within the framework of the law, balancing public safety, free expression, and fiscal responsibility—exactly what we should expect from our elected officials. In contrast, I was struck by Bruce Walczak’s comment suggesting that informal and "extensive discussion" are the preferred solutions to complex public issues. While there is certainly value in dialogue, the idea that decision-making should replace the thoughtful legislative process is troubling—especially coming from someone running for First Selectman.

Says ‘No’ Vote Sidestepped Due Diligence

I am grateful to The Democratic Town committee. I can vouch for the careful consideration they took in selecting our candidates. I appreciate their confidence in my managing skills to address the many issue facing Newtown. Ill be conducting listening tours over the next few months to gain a deeper understanding of my Newtown neighbors concerns and will be ready to address then day one.

There has been a rash of dog attacks, at least three that I know about on the sidewalks in town. Owners of pets need to be more attentive and respectful of their neighbors. Aggressive dogs need to be watched carefully to protect all. This is a serious issue and should be addresses not swept under a rug.

We Need A First Selectman Who Cares

I attended the meeting, and the results were reached after extensive discussion. Thats why its important to attend these high profile meeting, you see the facts yourself, As Alex, in the following letter, said the solution is not always more rules and legislation. Speaking to each other often solves issue a lot quicker with more flexibility.

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