Friday, September 5Â Â Â Â Â Â Â

By NANCY CREVIER

Published: Sep 05, 2008 12:00 am

Friday, September 5Â Â Â Â Â Â Â

AA, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Road, 8 pm, beginners meeting, open discussion.

Saturday, September 6Â Â Â Â Â

Daily Reflections meeting, St Rose School (Monsignor Conroy Room), 46 Church Hill Road, 6:30 to 8 pm.

AA, St Johnâs Episcopal Church, 5 Washington Avenue/Route 34, 8 to 9 pm.

Sunday, September 7Â Â Â Â Â Â

AA, Newtown Senior Center, Riverside Road, 2 pm, open speaker discussion meeting, 90-minute meeting.

AA, Newtown United Methodist Church (lower level), 92 Church Hill Road, 7:30 pm, open speaker discussion meeting.

NA, Narcotics Anonymous, 38 Church Hill Road, rear entrance, 7:30 to 8:30 pm, information pamphlet/discussion meeting.

Monday, September 8Â Â Â Â Â Â

AA Beginnersâ Big Book meeting, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Road, 7 to 8 pm.

AA, Newtown United Methodist Church, 8:15 pm, closed discussion meeting, teens welcome.

Tuesday, September 9Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â

AA, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Road, 12:15 pm, closed step meeting.

AA, St Johnâs Episcopal Church, 5 Washington Avenue/Route 34, 6:30 pm, one-hour closed step meeting.

Al-Anon, 38 Church Hill Road, Second Floor (use rear entrance), beginnerâs group, 7 to 8 pm. Open meeting, 8 to 9:30 pm. For more information, call 270-8577.

Alateen, Newtown Youth & Family Services, 17 Church Hill Road (use rear entrance), 7 to 8 pm. For more information call 270-8577.

Wednesday, September 10Â Â Â Â Â Â

âGrands Place,â support group open to grandparents or other family caregivers raising children in diverse family situations, noon to 2 pm, Parent Connection office, 115 Mt Pleasant Road. For more information call Newtown Parent Connection at 270-1600 or 426-8375. All are welcome.

AA, Menâs Group, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Road, 8 pm.

Thursday, September 11Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â

Newtown Parent Connection Hope & Support, 115 Mt Pleasant Road, 7 to 9 pm; 270-1600.

AA, Trinity Episcopal Church, 36 Main Street (at flagpole), 8 pm, closed speaker discussion, nonsmokers meeting.

Monthly Meetings

Newtown Parent Connection Bereavement Group, meets the first Wednesday of each month, 115 Mt Pleasant Road, 7:30 to 9 pm; 270-1600.

NAMI Support Group meeting for families of mentally ill relatives;Â first and third Monday of the month, 7 to 9:30 pm at St Thomas Episcopal Church, 95 Greenwood Avenue (across from Caraluzziâs), Bethel; 426-2426, 203-938-3539.

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St Rose Parish To Host Eucharistic Miracles Display Of Blessed Carlo Acutis

Dorothea O’Byrne

Constance Rizzo

26 Years And Counting For WIN Easter Baskets

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

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