Monday, Bethlehem's Christmas party; Beacon Valley Juniors, "Santa May Arrive"; Redding, "Happy Holiday," covered dish supper 6:30 pm; Mountain County Pomona at Winchester; gift exchange, "Celebrate the Life," coin collection for Childr

By SUE EVANUSKA

Published: Dec 07, 1999 12:00 am

Monday, Bethlehemâs Christmas party; Beacon Valley Juniors, âSanta May Arriveâ; Redding, âHappy Holiday,â covered dish supper 6:30 pm; Mountain County Pomona at Winchester; gift exchange, âCelebrate the Life,â coin collection for Childrenâs Hospital; New Haven County Pomona at Hamden; âChristmas Around the World,â bring $2 gift for exchange.

Tuesday, Norfield Christmas party, supper 6 pm, grab bag, âToys for Totsâ; Winchester, âFrom Buttons to Bows,â grab bag gift exchange; Beacon, bring cookies for our shut-ins; Morris, Cookie exchange; Housatonic Valley Pomona at Taghhannuck âHo! Ho! Ho!â; campership walk; Totoket, âLooking back at OUR Century.â

Thursday, December 16, Cannon Christmas party, potluck supper 6:30 pm, grab bag.

Friday, December 17, Oxford potluck supper, grab bag, paper bag bingo; Beacon Valley, Christmas party; Watertown, Christmas party, country store; Indian River, Christmas party, bakeless sale; Farmill River, Christmas party, contact Gloria Ward (929-3171) for location of meeting.

Sunday, December 19, Greenfield Hill Christmas meeting.

Dorothea O’Byrne

Constance Rizzo

26 Years And Counting For WIN Easter Baskets

Time To Lose The Litter From Newtown’s Roadsides

Radical Connection Series To Continue With ‘Connection To Self’

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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Monday, Bethlehem's Christmas party; Beacon Valley Juniors, "Santa May Arrive"; Redding, "Happy Holiday," covered dish supper 6:30 pm; Mountain County Pomona at Winchester; gift exchange, "Celebrate the Life," coin collection for Childr

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