Real Food CT’s Grow Your Garden Event is planned for Saturday, May 4, from 10 am to 2 pm, at Sticks ‘n Stones Farm, 197 Huntingtown Road.
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One week from today, The Horticulture Club of Newtown and The Fairfield County Agricultural Extension Council will co-host a plant and used gardening book sale.
Newtown Allies For Change, a grassroots advocacy organization run by volunteers to promote diversity, equity and inclusion in Newtown, invites students in grades 5-8 to join its Youth Group for its next meeting.
Members of The Garden Club of Newtown recently descended upon The Victory Garden, where they continued preparing their rows for spring planting. The local club is also preparing for a spring plant sale.
Among the many exhibits at Newtown Earth Day Festival on April 27 will be several booths sponsored by Newtown Lions Club, including one focused on this year’s Lose The Litter effort.
The Newtown United Methodist Church Mission & Outreach Committee is inviting readers to their spring fundraising event, the Second Annual Afternoon Tea.
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.
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.
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.
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.
