Saturday, October 13

By ANDY GOROSKO

Published: Oct 03, 2001 12:00 am

Saturday, October 13

Annual Fun Day featuring Touch-A-Truck exhibit, 10 am-4 pm, Merryhill Child Care Center, 49 Queen Street, exhibit admission $3, children of all ages invited to explore variety of large construction and rescue vehicles, also hayrides, plus refreshments, baked goods and entertainment books for purchase, proceeds to benefit Merryhill Building Purchase Fund; 203-221-3836.

Head Oâ Meadow Fall Fair, 10 am-4 pm, Head Oâ Meadow School, 94 Boggs Hill Road, free admission, family fun including rides, games, pony rides, cake walk, face painting, bake sale, crafts, food, raffles, gift baskets; 426-8613.

Jen Taylor & Carrie, The Gutter Boogie Band and Moppinâ Sauce at Hot Shots II, 130 Mt Pleasant Road, 1 pm to closing, admission $10, live music, raffles, live broadcast by I-95 FM, designated drivers by Newtown Emergency Services, proceeds to benefit NY Firefighters Childrenâs Fund; 270-3373.

Concert by legendary Irish flutist Jack Coen and guitarist Jimmy Coen, 8 pm, Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street, tickets $10 adults, $5 children, performance of traditional Irish music by father and son team is being presented by Shamrock Traditional Irish Music Society (NOTE: concert replaces the previously announced Josephine Marsh Band concert of same evening); 203-256-8453.

Sunday, October 14

New York City Relief Benefit, 12-5 pm, Dance Etc, 117 Mount Pleasant Road, demonstrations by Dance Etc students and Karate America Demo Team, also free self-defense classes, food, and pins and ribbons on sale, with all proceeds to go to the American Red Cross.

Monday, October 15

Commission On Aging, 5:30 pm, multipurpose center, Riverside Road, Sandy Hook.

Board of Selectmen, 7:30 pm, Booth Library, 25 Main Street.

Board of Fire Commissioners, 7:30 pm, Hawleyville Firehouse, Hawleyville Road, Hawleyville.

Auditions for Season of Miracles, 7-10 pm, The Little Theater, Orchard Hill Road, openings for five males and five females of various ages for Town Playersâ holiday show, to be presented December 7-9, program will be six short Medieval productions, also need backstage crew, Ruth Anne Baumgartner and Michael Stanley will direct; 270-9144.

Tuesday, October 16

La Leche League of Newtown meeting, 10 am, Newtown Congregational Church House (Parlor Room, main floor), 41-A Main Street, free and open to mothers and mothers-to-be (babies and toddlers also welcome), program on âBaby Arrives: The Family and The Breastfed Babyâ; 364-1617, 426-6242.

Borough Zoning Board of Appeals, 7 pm, Town Hall South, 3 Main Street.

Economic Development Commission, 7:30 pm, multipurpose center, Riverside Road, Sandy Hook.

Wednesday, October 17

Legislative Council, 8 pm, Booth Library, 25 Main Street.

Thursday, October 18

Board of Education, 7:30 pm, Canaan House, Fairfield Hills.

Planning and Zoning Commission, 7:30 pm, Canaan House, Fairfield Hills.

Public Building and Site Commission, 7:30 pm, Canaan House, Fairfield Hills.

Friday, October 19

Housatonic Valley Council of Elected Officials, 12:30 pm, Brookfield Town Hall, Pocono Road, Brookfield.

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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