Friday, July 8

By ANDY GOROSKO

Published: Jul 08, 2005 12:00 am

Friday, July 8

House & Garden Tour Champagne Reception, 7:30 pm, C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, tickets $25 (includes July 9 Homes & Gardens Tour), special slide presentation by Town Historian Dan Cruson, sponsored by Newtown Historical Society; 426-5937.

A Perfect Ganesh performance, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theater, Orchard Hill Road, tickets $15, Town Players is presenting Terrence McNallyâs kaleidoscopic drama on weekends through July 23; 270-9144.

Saturday, July 9

11th Annual Historic Homes & Gardens Tour, 11 amâ5 pm rain or shine, tickets available at Matthew Curtiss House, 44 Main Street, tickets $25 (includes admission to Dan Crusonâs July 8 lecture, see details in separate listing), self-guided tour of ten Newtown properties including four private homes and gardens, three private gardens, one public garden, one antique barn, and special presentation of âTercentennial Folk Art Flag Show,â fundraiser for Newtown Historical Society; 426-5937.

A Perfect Ganesh performance, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theater, Orchard Hill Road, tickets $15, see July 9 details.

Sunday, July 10

Opening day for Sandy Hook Village Farmersâ Market, 9 amâ2 pm, parking lot at 5 Glen Road, Sandy Hook, local farmers, crafts vendors participating, also nutritional seminars, childrenâs entertainment, runs weekly through mid-October; 426-2427.

Monday, July 11

The Walnut Hill Ensemble in concert, 7 pm, The Homesteads at Newtown, 166 Mt Pleasant Road, free concert by six-piece band will open 4th Annual Summer Concerts in The Courtyard series, seating and refreshments provided, reservations requested; 426-8118.

Board of Finance, 7:30 pm, Town Hall South, 3 Main Street.

Tuesday, July 12

Sandy Hook Organic Farmersâ Market, 2â6 pm (new hours this year), behind St Johnâs Episcopal Church, 5 Washington Avenue, fruits, vegetables, flowers, baked goods, art, pony rides and more in weekly event running until October 11; 426-9938.

Open Space Task Force, 4:30 pm, town offices, 31 Peckâs Lane.

Cable Television Advisory Council, 7:30 pm, Charter Communications, Commerce Road

Booth Library Board of Trustees, annual meeting, 7:30 pm, Booth Library, 25 Main Street.

Parks and Recreation Commission, 7:30 pm, Town Hall South, 3 Main Street.

Borough Board of Burgesses, 7:30 pm, Town Hall South, 3 Main Street.

Wednesday, July 13

The Frank Porto Band in concert, 7 pm, at Ashlar of Newtown, 139 Toddy Hill Road, free concert of music from 1930s and 40s, bring chairs or blankets for seating; 426-5847.

âFibromyalgia: Newest Treatment Options,â 7:15 pm, Physical Medicine & Wellness Center, 24 Glen Rd, Sandy Hook, 7:15 pm (RSVP by July 11), free seminar; 426-6334.

Conservation Commission, 7:30 pm, town offices, 31 Peckâs Lane.

Society of Creative Arts of Newtown program, 7:30 pm (board of directors to meet at 6:15), Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street, free demonstration by Paul McCormack will concern painting a watercolor portrait using a live model, artists of all levels welcome; 426-6654.

Thursday, July 14

US Air Force Airmen of Note concert, 7:30 pm, Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Road, free concert (ticket requests available from Jason Hsu, limit four) by premier jazz ensemble of US Air Force originally created in 1950 to carry on Glenn Millerâs musical traditions; 796-5920 (daytime).

Water and Sewer Authority, 7:30 pm, sewage treatment plant offices, Commerce Road.

Friday, July 15

Saturday, July 16

Newtown Forest Association Guided Nature Walk, 10 am (rain date July 17), Holcombe Memorial Trail, Great Hill Road, join NFA board members for easy hike while learning the history of the property and discussion of plants and wildlife that might be found along the walk, will last about an hour, NFA is offering monthly walks until mid-October to celebrate Tercentennial; 270-3650.

Northern Bound in concert, 7 pm, at The Pleasance, Sugar Street at Main Street (at Booth Library, 25 Main Street, if raining), free concert sponsored by C.H. Booth Library will continue libraryâs 2005 summer concert series; 426-4533.

A Perfect Ganesh performance, curtain 8 pm, The Little Theater, Orchard Hill Road, tickets $15, see July 15 details.

Sunday, July 17

Sandy Hook Village Farmersâ Market, 9 amâ2 pm, parking lot at 5 Glen Road, Sandy Hook, local farmers, crafts vendors participating, also nutritional seminars, childrenâs entertainment, runs weekly through mid-October; 426-2427.

A Perfect Ganesh performance, curtain 2 pm, The Little Theater, Orchard Hill Road, tickets $15, see July 15 details.

The Cheshire Community Band in concert, 7 pm, The Homesteads at Newtown, 166 Mt Pleasant Road, free concert will continue 4th Annual Summer Concerts in The Courtyard series, seating and refreshments provided, reservations requested; 426-8118.

Interfaith Council’s Seder Enjoyed By 40+ Guests

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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