A tight and suspenseful production of a classic psychological thriller is currently in production at TheatreWorks New Milford under the direction of Keli Solomon.
Musicians Coatie Pop, Diamond Day, Lone Husky, Skeptrix, Fauskey Fox, and ATO performed at the Arctic Audio Showcase on Saturday, March 23, with partial proceeds to benefit Newtown Parks & Recreation.
Sixteen competitors spent up to 5½ hours focused on the two billiards tables at Newtown Senior Center when the Third Annual NSC Billiards Tournament was conducted.
Mercy By The Sea Retreat and Conference Center is presenting “Open The Door To Your Own Mystery: Celebrating The Divine Feminine Spirit Through The Creation Of Intuitive Mixed-Media Collages!” The exhibition offers original mixed media art by Sherie Roberts, a longtime member of Newtown Congregational Church.
The House of Harrison at the Parent Connection is helping those transitioning from treatment for substance abuse by providing professional clothing for job interviews, as well as other assistance.
Women Involved in Newtown (WIN) spent the evening of March 13 at The Children’s Adventure Center, where they assembled Easter baskets for distribution among local children.
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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.
