To the Editor:

I just wanted to mention that after the coverage you ran of our company’s recent induction in to the American Manufacturing Hall of Fame, in the October 25th edition of The Bee, we’ve received many congratulations and positive reactions. We are happy to be a part of the great community of Newtown and appreciate The Bee’s coverage.

Speaking of appreciation, we’d like to also acknowledge Newtown Savings Bank, who nominated us to the Hall of Fame, with a special thanks to Ken Weinstein, president & CEO, and Margot Melaas, vice president commercial lending. Newtown Savings Bank is a sponsor of the Hall of Fame and contributes scholarship dollars to the Advanced Manufacturing Program at Housatonic Community College.

All of us are glad to support efforts to advance manufacturing, recognizing its importance to the state and to local communities and the value in providing education for meaningful career paths in wage-sustaining employment.

Sincerely,

Steve Bowen, CFO

Sonics & Materials Inc

53 Church Hill Road, Newtown November 12, 2019