Saturday, March 31

By ANDY GOROSKO

Published: Mar 30, 2007 12:00 am

Saturday, March 31

Auditions for NYS Talent Show, 9â11:30 am, Edmond Town Hall Alexandria Room, 45 Main Street, $5 audition fee, performers of all ages and varied talents invited to try out for Newtown Youth Servicesâ 20th annual show, to be performed May 18 at Reed School; 270-7335.

Spring Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza, arrivals after 10 am, egg hunt at 10:30, Dickinson Park, Elm Drive, ages 8 and under invited to join The Spring Bunny for egg hunt event, live music by Music Together, special prize eggs, presented by Newtown Parks & Recreation.

The Donkey puppet play, 10 am, Housatonic Valley Waldorf School, 40 Dodgingtown Road, free performance perfect for 3- to 6-year-olds and parent/guardian; 364-1113.

Annual SNAN Spring Bake Sale, 10 amâ2 pm, Lexington Gardens, 32 Church Hill Road, sale of fresh-baked goods will benefit Spay and Neuter Association of Newtown, donations welcome; 426-0253, 263-1933.

Pootatuck Watershed Association symposium, 10 amâ2 pm, Newtown Congregational Church, 14 West Street, free admission, guest speakers will address topics related to preserving clean water including smart growth strategies, the necessity of local studied, aquifer regulations, and more; 426-6039.

Seventh Annual St Rose Easter Boutique, 10 amâ7 pm, St Rose Parish Hall, 46 Church Hill Road, spring and Easter gifts and novelties, religious items, also churchâs annual plant sale, event continues on Sunday; 426-1014.

Flagpole Photographers Annual Exhibition & Competition, 12â4 pm, C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, free presentation by members of Newtownâs photography club, visitors invited to vote for Viewersâ Choice, event continues on Sunday; 426-4533, 270-8576.

Passport Day, 1â4 pm by appointment, Hawleyville Post Office, 30 Hawleyville Road, passport fee $67 adults, $52 ages 16 and under, plus $30 Passport Execution fee (optional $60 expedited service fee, $15 photo fee if needed) bring evidence of US citizenship or nationality, also bring photo ID, children age 14 and under must be accompanied by both parents; 270-6062.

5th Annual Easter Egg Hunt at The Homesteads, 1:30 pm rain or shine, The Homesteads at Newtown, 166 Mt Pleasant Road, free (reservations requested), toddlers and parents will start looking for eggs at 1:30, start times will stagger for older age groups, also face painting, crafts, cookie decorating, and more; 426-8118.

Sunday, April 1

PALM SUNDAY

APRIL FOOLâS DAY

Seventh Annual St Rose Easter Boutique continues, 8:30 amâ2 pm, St Rose Parish Hall, 46 Church Hill Road, see March 31 details; 426-1014.

Active Singles hike, 9:30 am start, Upper Paugussett State Forest, meet at boat launch on Hanover Road, free, hikes offered in four difficulty levels, no dogs or children; 860-253-9782.

Flagpole Photographers Annual Exhibition & Competition continues, 1â4 pm, C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, see March 31 for details; 426-4533, 270-8576.

Spring Welcome Craft Fair, 11 amâ5 pm, Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, free admission; 261-2414.

Monday, April 2

PASSOVER

BEGINS AT SUNDOWN

Board of Selectmen, 5:30 pm, Booth Library, 25 Main Street.

Tuesday, April 3

Lake Zoar Authority, 7 pm, Southbury Town Hall.

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

Wednesday, April 4

Receiving for 37th Annual SCAN Spring Juried Art Show, 3â7 pm, C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, entry fee $15 for SCAN members, $20 nonmembers, for first piece of art, $5 for any second piece, to be considered for inclusion in Society of Creative Arts of Newtown show that will run April 7â15 in libraryâs lower meeting room; 203-758-9166 (show chair Anita Gregorski).

Legislative Council, 7:30 pm, Booth Library, 25 Main Street.Â

Zoning Board of Appeals, 7:30 pm, Town Offices, 31 Peckâs Lane.

Thursday, April 5

Planning and Zoning Commission, 7:30 pm, Town Offices, 31 Peckâs Lane.

Friday, April 6

GOOD FRIDAY

Saturday, April 7

NUMC Monthly Pasta Dinner, 5â7:30 pm, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Road, $8 adults, $7 seniors, $3.50 children, full spaghetti dinner with salad, desserts, and soft drinks/coffee raises funds for church, all welcome, coffee house/musical event follows; 426-9998.

NUMC Coffee House, 7:45â10:30 pm, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Rd, admission $3 for those attending earlier pasta dinner (see listing above), $4 otherwise, live bluegrass and folk music, refreshments, suitable for all ages; 426-9998.

Sunday, April 8

EASTER

Monday, April 9

âThe Myths and Misconceptions of David Bushnell and The American Turtle,â 7:30 pm, Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street, free lecture by Joseph Leary will cover Americaâs earliest submarines, including myths and misconceptions; 426-5937.

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Candidates Verbally Spar During Selectmen Debate

Joan Cone Exhibit On View Now Through November

Let us be honest: saying he’s “not afraid to cross party lines” because he switched affiliations to get on the ballot isn’t the same as actually doing something non-partisan once in office or on a commission. I haven’t seen any examples of him putting partisanship aside to get things done — only to get on the ballot.

Endorses Walczak

October 26, 2025 Top of The Mountain, Head Cat The Newtown Bee 5 Church Hill Road Newtown, CT 06470 Dear Top of the Mountain: Good day, kind sir. I read your posting on Friday, October 24th, with happiness and then sadness. You started so happy with the Library’s display celebrating Lucy’s Black Cats, then moved on to Halloween, always a treat (with a trick thrown in) in our community. Then onto the costumes and how the Sibleys are stepping aside from NUMC—not walking away—and then to the Drive-Thru Food Drives on Saturday mornings. What got to me was the final paragraph on the closing of the Watertown paper. You were/are upset over that, and it is understandable. To ever think we would lose the Newtown Bee makes me so sad. The Bee is where children learn to read, surrounded by their family as they talk about the articles and the pictures of family and friends. That’s how my daughter learned to read and recognize people. No computer or phone, just pages of articles of those we have lost and those who make our community such a wonderful place to be. I can’t imagine a world where the Bee isn’t in it. It’s where our children see themselves and friends in the School / Sport Section. It’s where many of us can read about our history in the Way We Were and say goodbye to friends and family in Obituaries (where it doesn’t matter how long it is —you will print it). The Bee is where the past and the future come together, we laugh, cry, shake our heads, and TALK about what is written. It is where we LEARN. I am proud to be born and raised in Newtown. Even though my sister moved to New Hampshire, she still gets the Bee (she is keeping track of me, I think). I get my news from the Bee, and I pay attention to the articles, the Opinions, and the Letters to the Editor. You are unbiased in your reporting and in your Editorials; you keep us honest, in my humble opinion. I can’t imagine a world without the Bee, and let’s face it, if I buy you my local convenience store, it’s one (1) single dollar – the “other” local paper is three (3) dollars a day, and I don’t get half the news I get from the Bee. I know where to get the news that I want to read, but no week is complete without my Bee. So, please don’t be sad, there are so many of us here in town that feel the same way, and we WILL (yes, pun intended), come back and … read you again! With much love and respect, Maureen A. Will

Top Of The Mountain

No one is discussing your post about Charlie Kirk. What people are responding to is your use of hateful and demeaning language toward the very people you were elected to represent. Calling your constituents “leftist libtards” is not only disrespectful, it is deeply offensive. That word combines a political slur with a term historically used to demean people with disabilities. It’s shocking and disappointing that an elected official would use such language publicly, let alone in reference to members of her own community. Rather than deflecting from this by shifting the focus elsewhere, I urge you to restate your logic. Do you truly believe this is how public servants should speak about those they represent? Our community deserves clarity and respect.

An Open Letter To The DTC: Setting The Record Straight

Yes, elections have consequences — Democrats lost. Now it’s time to deal with it instead of trying to turn every local race into a national political drama. Dragging “Project 2025” into a Newtown election is a stretch that borders on absurd. Our local government isn’t deciding national policy — it’s fixing roads, managing budgets, and keeping taxes reasonable. If you think Washington politics are running Town Hall, you haven’t been paying attention. Jeff Capeci and the local Republican team are focused on what actually matters here at home: fiscal responsibility, public safety, and smart development. That’s the kind of leadership Newtown needs — not scare tactics and conspiracy-laced talking points pulled from cable news.

Elections Have Consequences XVII

I’m not sure the author of that letter was actually at the debate, because she seems to have missed the portion near the end when Bruce Walczak couldn’t explain (remember?) how the town pays for its roads. That moment was uncomfortable to watch — and it underscored exactly why experience in town government matters. Jeff Capeci didn’t rely on “pat answers”; he relied on facts. His understanding of how Newtown operates — how projects are funded and how to actually get things done — comes from years of hands-on service, not theory or guesswork. And let’s be honest: it’s not a bad thing that Jeff Capeci was “practiced.” I want someone who prepares for a debate, who does their homework, and who takes the role of First Selectman seriously enough to be ready. Winging it might sound authentic, but it’s not leadership. At several points, Bruce struggled to follow along. He had to have a question repeated because he couldn’t hear, and at yet another point Jeff had to ask for clarification because no one could understand what Bruce was saying. It was clear he wasn’t answering the questions that were actually asked. It was shockingly reminiscent of a recent debate on the national stage.

After The Debate, I’m With Bruce

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