By Kim J. Harmon

By KIM HARMON

Published: May 02, 2001 12:00 am

By Kim J. Harmon

REDDING â Head coach Jim Casagrande might have a good group of young players at his disposal, but right now the Newtown High School golf team has been taking a few lumps â as in a loss to Weston on Monday at Aspetuck Country Club.

The âHawks were 3-4 overall, 2-4 in the South-West Conference as they headed to Redding to take on Joel Barlow and somehow stop a streak that has seen them lose three of their previous four matches.

On Monday, the Trojans â one of the Nighthawksâ arch-rivals in the SWC â played the Aspetuck Country Club course beautifully. With Tyler Kupper firing a 3-over 39 and three other golfers coming in at 7-over 43, the Trojans easily defeated the âHawks, 168-189.

Ben Moore had the best performance for Newtown on the afternoon, carding an 8-over 44. Mike Hayes was second at an 11-over 47 while Greg Korotash and Mike Troy both followed with rounds of 49.

Weston pushed its record to 7-1.

The âHawks traveled to Fairchild Wheeler Golf Course in Bridgeport on Thursday to take on Kolbe-Cathedral (a team which is really taking its lumps this year). On Monday, the âHawks will host Pomperaug and on Tuesday will host Stratford.

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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.

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

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