To the Editor:

The mission of Newtown Scholarship Association (NSA) is to provide needs-based scholarship awards to help students and their families manage the ever-growing cost of a college education. Including continuing aid, NSA will award approximately $250,000 in scholarships this year to 140 college students from our town.

One of NSA’s important fundraisers is our annual golf outing. The 29th edition of this event was contested Monday, June 21, at the Country Club of Waterbury. A full field of 120 players turned out for a fun day on the golf course and to support the cause. Newtown resident Jim Maguire was recognized as the 2021 Honoree and was thanked for his dedication to NSA.

This event is made possible through the help of individuals and businesses in our community who have a strong desire to give back. Newtown Savings Bank was once again the presenting sponsor of our tournament and also sent some of their staff to the club to serve as event volunteers. Michael and Jackie Friel continued to support the event, which is named for Michael’s father, former NSA board member, Jack Friel.

Other sponsors of the tournament include Joe & Caryn Golden, Golf Lounge 18, Ingersoll Automotive, Mike Johnson, JP Maguire Associates, Litchfield Distillery, Nanavaty Davenport Studley White, Neubert Pepe Montieth, Reverie Brewing Company, Savings Bank of Danbury, Sippin Energy Products, and Total Team Solutions.

On behalf of the Board of Directors of Newtown Scholarship Association, I would like to thank all of these generous sponsors. Your participation in this year’s event helped make it a resounding success and will allow NSA to continue to fulfill its mission.

Best regards,

Ted Kohler, Vice President, NSA

PO Box 302, Newtown July 2, 2021