Friday, April 8

By ANDY GOROSKO

Published: Apr 08, 2011 12:00 am

Friday, April 8

Friday Fish Fry, 5â8 pm, St Rose of Lima Gathering Hall, 42 Church Hill Road, $8, $5 child ($30 max/family), Lenten meal of fresh fish and French fries prepared by Knights of Columbus; 203-426-1014.

St Rose Friday Night Bingo, doors open 5:45 pm, games begin at 6:45, St Rose School Gathering Hall, 40 Church Hill Road, $17 covers all regular and many special games, door prizes, refreshments available for purchase; 203-426-5102.

Fibber McGee & Molly, 7:30 pm, Edmond Town Hall Alexandria Room, 45 Main Street, $25, staged reading by members of The Stray Kats Theatre Company, Q&A and reception follows; 203-514-2221.

Zumba For Babies: A March of Dimes fundraiser, 7:30â9 pm, Z Place for Fitness, 266 South Main Street (Sand Hill South), $10/advance, $15/door, doors open 7:15, Zumba class and raffles, all proceeds to benefit March of Dimes March for Babies; 203-304-9555, 203-304-1079.

Craobh Rua in concert, 8 pm, Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street, $20, $5 children, live performance by one of Belfastâs leading traditional Irish music bands, hosted by The Shamrock Traditional Irish Music Society, reservations strongly suggested; 203-254-1271.

Saturday, April 9

Passport Day, 8:30â11 am, Hawleyville Post Office, 23 Barnabas Road, information available and applications accepted; 877-487-2778.

Sunday, April 10

Kyle Armstrong at VFW Post 308, 2â4 pm, Freedom Defenders Way (formerly 18 Tinkerfield Road), fans invited to meet dirt modified racecar driver & New Milford resident who has been in top five in points three years running, autographs & photos available, refreshments also available; 203-426-9316.

The Anteres Ensemble with guest soprano Sarah Wolfson, 3 pm, Edmond Town Hall theater, 45 Main Street, $20, free grades Kâ12 with ticket-holding adult, concert dedicated to the memory of Alfred T. Parrella will include works of Schubert, Brahms and Ravel, reception to follow, also special pre-concert performance by The XY Chromotones; 203-426-6470.

Interfaith Passover Seder, 4 pm, Congregation Adath Israel, 115 Huntingtown Road, $5, all ages and backgrounds invited to celebrate the historical celebration of freedom with members of local clergy, reservations requested, proceeds to benefit FAITH Food Pantry; 203-426-5188 or 203-364-9772.

Monday, April 11

âThe Legacy of P.T. Barnum, The Greatest Showman on Earth!â 7:30 pm, C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, free program by Bob Berthelson will offer brief study of the legendary Bethel resident, hosted by Newtown Historical Society; 203-426-5937.

Tuesday, April 12

Edmond Town Hall Board of Managers, 6 pm, Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street.

Parks & Recreation Commission, 6 pm, Town Hall South, 3 Main Street.

Booth Library Board of Trustees, 7 pm, Booth Library, 25 Main Street.

Board of Education, 7:30 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Borough Board of Burgesses, 7:30 pm, Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street.

Wednesday, April 13

âShifting Gears: Managing Successful Transitions,â 6 pm, The Villa Restaurant, 4 Riverside Road, $15 ($10 members) program by communications expert, change strategist and author Anne Witkavitch hosted by Working Womenâs Forum, donations also being accepted for local food pantries; 203-426-7022.

Borough Zoning Commission, 7 pm, Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street.

Inland Wetlands Commission, 7:30 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

âThe Wildflowers of New England,â 7:30 pm, Newtown Senior Center, 14 Riverside Road, free pro-gram by earth and life science teacher and photographer John Pawlowki on Native American and Colonial uses of wildflowers, and their ecological and environmental importance, hosted by The Town & Country Garden Club of Newtown; 203-426-5359.

Anda Styler at SCAN meeting, 7:30 pm, Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street, free demonstration of painting a landscape with acrylics by award-winning Sherman artist, hosted by The Society of Creative Arts of Newtown; 203-426-6654.

âGenealogical Resources at The Connecticut Historical Society,â 7 pm, C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, free program by Connecticut Historical Society genealogy experts Diana Ross McCain and Carol R. Whitmer, hosted by The Genealogy Club of Newtown; 203-270-7887.

Thursday, April 14

Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority, 10:30 am, Brookfield Town Hall, 100 Pocono Road.

Water & Sewer Authority, 7 pm, sewage treatment plant office building, 24 Commerce Road.

Trails Committee, 7 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Hattertown Historic District Commission, 7 pm, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street.

Friday, April 15

(no events scheduled)

Saturday, April 16

Newtown Womanâs Club 5th Annual Federation For Food Drive, 9 amâ3 pm, Stop & Stop, 228 Main Street South, all food and monetary donations will be divided between Salvation Army Food Pantry at Newtown Social Services and FAITH Food Pantry at St Johnâs Episcopal Church.

Voter Registration, 10 amâ2 pm, Newtown Municipal Center Registrar of Voters office, 3 Primrose Street; 203-270-4250.

Sunday, April 17

PALM SUNDAY

The Way We Were

On The Mary Hawley Public Service Award

Top Of The Mountain

CT DOT: Bridge Work Coming On I-84 Newtown And Bethel

Castle Hill Farm Holds Annual Egg Hunt

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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