With the guidance of Varsity captains Victoria Braga and Melissa Charles, along with instructor Bob Findley, the Newtown Juniors scored 49.10 points, just .2 points lower than second-place finisher Beecher. Junior Guard members are: Sixth-graders Eri

By ANDY HUTCHISON

Published: Jan 28, 2011 12:00 am

With the guidance of Varsity captains Victoria Braga and Melissa Charles, along with instructor Bob Findley, the Newtown Juniors scored 49.10 points, just .2 points lower than second-place finisher Beecher. Junior Guard members are: Sixth-graders Erin Kelly, Lauren Granville, and Annika Alexander; and fifth-graders Jo Risko, Michael Glover, Isabelle Fitzgerald, Kiernan Kelly, and Lauren Montague.

The Newtown Junior Varsity Division performed âCanât Take My Eyes Off of Youâ to rave reviews and crowd enthusiasm, earning second place with 66.10 points, just 1.6 points away from winner Montville High School. Under the tutelage of Findley, Janos Pergely and Varsity Captains Sarah Smith and Nicole Braga, the 16 member Scholastic AA Guard is comprised of sophomores Kristin Campbell,Â Melissa Christiano, Haley Malin, and Tiffany Pileggi; freshman April Corbo; eighth-graders Nina Bonvini, Sarah Braga, Makenzie Casey, Courtney Datin, Kayleigh Granville, Caitlin Jones, Alyson Montague, Kelsea Morshuk, Bridget OâDonnell, and Brittany Violet; and seventh-grader Rebecca Romano.

The Newtown High School Varsity Winter Guard continued its winning ways with its show âTrue Colors,â defeating six other high schools from Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. The seven-time MAC champion Newtown Varsity guard received the highest score of the evening of any class with a 71.40, and beat Norwalk High School by .30.

The Guard is instructed by Findley and Pergely, as well as John Lemire, Michele Liscio and Victoria Whittington. Members are: Seniors Victoria Braga, Melissa Charles, Nicole Scalora, Sarah Smith, Olivia DeWald, Marissa Metcalf, and Alyssa Wade; juniors Sara Hetzer, Grace McKinley, Jess Sideleau, and Rebecca Tobin; sophomores Brianna Bauch, Cherokee Belval, Caitlin Fitz Gerald, Brandon Ghent, Victoria Hanulik, Grace Hubbard, and Meaghan Kelly; freshman Paige Thanasoulis; and seventh-grader Camryn Gaudett.

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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.

Says Referendum Process ‘Lacking Leadership’

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.

The Voters Chose Newtown

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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With the guidance of Varsity captains Victoria Braga and Melissa Charles, along with instructor Bob Findley, the Newtown Juniors scored 49.10 points, just .2 points lower than second-place finisher Beecher. Junior Guard members are: Sixth-graders Eri

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