'Let them eat cake!'

Newtown finally kicked off its 325th anniversary in style during the Newtown Classic and Antique Car Show on July 20.

After weeks of anticipation, 325 committee members unveiled the contents of the 1983 time capsule buried under Pickering Field.

Among the items in the weather proof steel case were souveniers including 300th anniversary hats, pennants and mugs, a commemorative tile and plate and a 1983 copy of The Advance.

The souvenirs of Newtown’s history were initially scheduled to be displayed at First Fourth, however, inclement weather forced a delay in the fun.

Also delayed was the cutting of Newtown’s 325 birthday cake.

“Let them eat cake,” First Fourth committee chair Victoria Bowe announced to the hungry crowd, calling on the famous Marie Antoinette quote.

Bowe, along with NBPA heads Paul Salvatore and Mick Petrucci, then helped cut and serve the large sheet cakes, which spelled out “325” and wished the town a happy birthday.