HAPPY BIRTHDAY

By JAN HOWARD

Published: Jun 14, 2000 12:00 am

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

June 21, Sheena Finlayson, Age 8

June 24, Michael T. Senf, Age 5

June 26, Michele Siladi, Age 9

To include your name in The Birthday Cake, send your name, address, phone number, age and birthday to: Mini Page, The Newtown Bee, Newtown, CT 06470. To include a photo in the Birthday Album, simply send a photograph along with the above material. DEADLINE FOR THE JUNE 30 ISSUE IS NOON ON JUNE 27. Only children through middle school age will be included in the drawing for the cake. Please send names TWO weeks in advance so they may be eligible for the drawing to win the cake for their birthday celebration.

WIN A FREE BIRTHDAY CAKE FROM LUIGIâS ITALIAN PASTRY â Every week one name will be drawn from those eligible in The Birthday Cake and will win a FREE cake from Luigiâs Italian Pastry in Trumbull. The winner will be notified by The Newtown Bee on the day of publication. The winner last week was 6-year-old David Tortora.

Sheena Finlayson

Michael T. Senf

Michele Siladi

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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.

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.

Hundreds Attend ‘Rock This Democracy’ Rally

Thank you LeReine, for speaking out about this. The list of public servants who are unfairly targeted for abuse just for doing their jobs has been growing. It is a testament to the power of propaganda that otherwise good and well-meaning people can get so emotional as to act out in this way.

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