To the Editor,

The Newtown Tennis Association (NTA) is a local, growing, nonprofit 501(c)(7) organization with 175-plus members devoted to the development and promotion of tennis in the town of Newtown. The NTA creates events to grow the game locally and supports the community, incorporating local businesses.

A portion of the proceeds from events will provide sponsorship to children/teens in need of financial assistance to have the opportunity to play tennis. Contact Jacqueline Watson at Social Services for financial assistance 203-270-4330.

For membership or questions, NTA can be e-mailed at tennisnewtown@gmail.com and followed on Facebook.

The NTA thanks all of the 94 players who participated in the June 22nd and June 23rd 2019 Newtown Open, along with all of their fans and supporters. NTA also thanks the following business sponsors for their support of this event!

Bagel Delights, Balanced Pilates & Barre Studio, Barnwood, Barre Boutiques, Basil Rose, Benny, Atkinson Foundation, Berkshire Motors, Blue Nail & Spa, Bottle Stop, Carminuccios, Cover Two, D’Amico Painting Services, Embrace Hope, Gina Manicure, Gleason Group Real Estate, James Gaston Law Office, Lucas Local, Marketplace, My Place, Newtown Hardware, Newtown Youth Association, Newtown Nail & Spa, Nina Nail & Spa, Panificio Navona, Rankin Textile Printing, Reverie Brewery, Sugar Hill Auto Collision, Union Savings Bank, and Wilson Tennis.

NTA thanks all of the volunteers who helped obtain needed items and set up and take down before and after the event.

NTA appreciates the local government and Newtown Parks and Recreation Commission’s support of tennis in Newtown and looks forward to possible future facility enhancements.

Finally, NTA thanks the director, Brett Teolis, and the NTA executive committee officers, President Haby Farah, VP Mary Ann Becker, and Treasurer Michael Grasso for their efforts in conceiving, organizing, and running the summer 2019 Open.

Glenn Boyle

NTA Secretary

2 Marlin Road, Sandy Hook         June 25, 2019