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Weather Creating Change Of Plans? Time To Contact The Newtown Bee

By Shannon Hicks

Published: Feb 08, 2016 12:00 am

Local groups, organizations, businesses and anyone else with plans that need to be cancelled or postponed due to today's snow are invited to contactÃÂ The Newtown BeeÃÂ to get the word out.shannon@thebee.com, with cancellation or early closing details.Newtown schools would be dismissing earlyIn light of the approaching snowÃÂ - the third snow event of the new yearÃÂ - Superintendent of Schools Joseph V. Erardi announced early Monday morning that athletic event has been postponed at Newtown High School.Cancellations & Postponements[/naviga:h3]Newtown Parks & Rec has announced that all activities at The Teen Center, as well as at all of the schools, have been are cancelled for today and tonight evening. ÃÂ The status of Drop in Soccer and Drop in Basketball at NYA has not yet been decided upon.Town Employee Medical Benefits Board meeting has been cancelled.eventsÃÂ scheduledÃÂ at public schools have been cancelled for today.Booth Library will be closing at 5 pm, according to Library Director Brenda McKinley.Your Healthy Pet will be closing at 4 pm. "We apologize for any inconvenience," business owners Tom, Mary-Kay and Ryan Novak said via email Monday afternoon.

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Newtown is under a Winter Weather Advisory for much of Monday, February 8, with heavy snow expected across central and eastern sections of southern Connecticut and Long Island. Snow arrived in Newtown right around 9 am, and is expected to continue until early evening. NWS is predicting 3 to 5 inches of new snow before the current system moves out of the area.

The weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service (New York-New York office, at 7:21 am February 8) covers Fairfield County, along with Nassau and Putnam counties. Accumulations of 3-6 inches are possible by the time the advisory concludes at 6 pm Monday. Temperatures will be around 30 degrees for much of the afternoon, and winds will be 10-20 mph, with gusts up to 30 mph, according to the weather service.

Hazardous travel conditions are expected due to snow covered roads, the NWS advisory also includes.

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Residents, business owners and representatives from clubs and organizations that will have plans changed due to today's weather are invited to contact The Bee to get that word out. (Bee Photo, Hicks)

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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.

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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.

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