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February 10-16, 2017: <i>Fantastic Beasts... </i>, Telegraph Quartet and <i>Moonstruck</i>

Published: Feb 03, 2017 12:00 am

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Screenings Friday, Monday through Wednesday, 7 pm; Saturday* and Sunday, 7:15 pm;

matinees Saturday, 1 & 4:10 pm; Tuesday, 1 pm

Rated PG-13 * running time 2:15

All tickets $3

Starring Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Colin Farrell & Alison Sudol

Seventy years before Harry Potter reads this required Hogwarts text, Magizoologist and Author Newt Scamanger (Redmayne) travels to 1920s New York in search of the magical creatures that will inhabit his historic compendium in this family-friendly adventure based on a book by J.K. Rowling.

*Saturday's evening screening will be free of charge, courtesy of Ingersoll Auto of Danbury.

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TELEGRAPH QUARTET with guest PIANIST SIMONE DINNERSTEIN[/naviga:h3]

3 pm

Tickets $25; free for K-12 students with ticket-holding adult or students with ID

Performance by award-winning quartet and American pianist will include works of Dvorak, Schumann and Brahms, informal reception to follow, hosted by Newtown Friends of Music; 203-426-6470, newtownfriendsofmusic.org.

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Thursday, February 16[/naviga:h2]

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MOONSTRUCK[/naviga:h2]

Screenings at 1 & 7ÃÂ pm

Rated PG * running time 1:42

All tickets $3

Starring Cher, Nicolas Cage, Vincent Gardenia, Olympia Dukakis & Danny Aiello

No sooner does Italian-American widow LorettaÃÂ (Cher) accept a marriage proposal from her doltish boyfriend, Johnny (Aiello), then she finds herself falling for his younger brother, Ronny (Cage). She tries to resist, but Ronny lost his hand in an accident he blames on his brother, and has no scruples about aggressively pursuing her while Johnny is out of the country. As Loretta falls deeper in love, she comes to learn that she's not the only one in her family with a secret romance.

Screenings will continue Newtown Cultural Arts Commission's Classic Cinema Series. Early show will be close captioned.

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All of the referendums deserve to be pasted. We have a history of deferring needed maintenance and then paying more years later. These are required to keep our town owned building and roads in working condition.

Vote “Yes” To Question #5 On Referendum

Every vote matters and that’s exactly why it’s important to recognize that voting No on a proposed budget is not a vote against Newtown, but rather a vote for accountability, transparency, and fiscal responsibility. Last year, when voters rejected the education budget in its first round, it wasn’t just a symbolic gesture—it resulted in a reduced spending plan that ultimately passed. That outcome showed that our voices can and do make a difference. Voting “No” is one of the few tools residents have to encourage our town leaders to re-evaluate spending, find creative solutions, and prioritize needs over wants. So yes, please vote on April 22—but don’t be afraid to vote “No” if you believe we can do better. Last year’s vote proved that when residents speak up, real changes can follow.

Get Out And Vote

Breaking the tax increase down to a “cost per day” may make it sound more palatable, but it minimizes the real impact these increases have—especially on those already struggling with rising costs across the board. A dollar here and a dollar there adds up, and for many families, it's not just about the price of a cup of coffee—it's about stretching every dollar to cover groceries, fuel, healthcare, and housing. A 6.72% property tax increase is significant, regardless of how it’s framed. Saying “it’s only $1.13 a day” overlooks the fact that for some residents, every expense matters. Just because costs are rising doesn’t mean the burden should automatically fall on taxpayers without exploring real efficiencies, cost savings, or long-term planning. We need to prioritize fiscal responsibility and find smarter ways to manage our town’s needs without assuming residents can or should absorb another round of tax hikes.

Is Our Community Worth $1.67 Per Day?

Let’s have the library present a 20-year, 40-year, and 60-year OPEX/capital investment plan to determine whether this is truly a sustainable investment or just another sunk cost fallacy. Two of the items we’re voting on next week were originally framed as “donations,” yet they continue to cost this town more money over time. It’s time to say no, and force a serious reevaluation of how we approach these decisions.

Quiz Time

Such a loss. A wife, mother and dear friend. Judy and Richard Pesce

Nancy Martin

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February 10-16, 2017: <i>Fantastic Beasts... </i>, Telegraph Quartet and <i>Moonstruck</i>

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