UPDATE: The March 20 and March 27 Friday Knight Fish Fry events have been canceled. || The Knights of Columbus St Virgilius Council 185 will present their next Friday Knight Fish Fry on March 20. Dinner will be served from 5 to 8 pm. Due to COVID-19 concerns, the event will be take-out only.
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The latest in a series of video outreach messages with First Selectman Dan Rosenthal also included some brief perspective from Town Human Services Director Natalie Jackson.
State Representative Mitch Bolinsky shares that I-84 roadwork continues, and that a scheduled dental clinic has been canceled. He notes that there will be overnight work, March 18, on the Rochambeau Bridge.
Legislative Council Chairman Paul Lundquist is reminding residents who wish to comment on the proposed 2020-2021 school district and municipal budget can do so by phone by dialing in to the March 18 scheduled 7 pm Public Hearing at 203-270-4249.
Connecticut State Colleges and Universities President Mark Ojakian has announced that all 17 CSCU institutions will move to all-online classes for the remainder of the spring 2020 semester. All in-person commencement activities will also be canceled.
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.
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."
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.
