Arlyn Ridge
Paul and Laurie Veillette sold their home at 1 Arlyn Ridge to Matthew F. and Jennifer B. Burns, formerly of Glastonbury.
Barbara Snyder of Prud...
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They appear in April as advance agents of the sun, bearing the hot col...
Edmond Town Hall Revisited
To the Editor:
In May 1999, the Selectmen’s Space Needs Committee recommended an $11 million addition to Edmond Town Hall...
Mary E. Perkins
Centenarian Cherished By Family And Community
Mary E. Perkins, 104, beloved wife of the late Edward T. Perkins, previously of Monroe, died ...
Doing Home Improvements?
Keep It Clean!
The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) Lead Poisoning and Control Program, the 2006 New England Lead Coordin...
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‘Unity And Diversity’ Programs Preview
Unity and Diversity, a cable television program that features leaders and representatives of ...
Kitten Food Drive
The Animal Center will hold a spring “Supper for Strays” food drive, May 8–14, to help feed the homeless k...
Senior Taxpayers
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The following letter to First Selectman Herb Rosenthal has been received for publication.
Dear Mr Rosenthal:
I’m wr...
DSO Concert, May 13
DANBURY — Danbury Symphony Orchestra will perform under guest conductor Jonathan Pasternack on Saturday, May 13, in Ives Concert...
We all know the powers that be float a high number at the voters. If they get that passed they are in hog heaven,they have plenty of fat in the original proposal.The voters will now be shamed into passing the revised budget. I say we vote it down again and see how creative they can get with the numbers.We all know plenty of fat is laced in the proposals.
I, too, love that flagpole. I approach it in the southbound lane, as Mr Gardner described, and it’s an inspiring way to start my day. In addition to all it stands for, it tells me something, whether it’s furling in the wind, or hanging quietly when weather is still, sometimes boldly majestic, sometimes sad or unsure. A gem like no other.
I know it generates angst with traffic; approached with the appropriate level of caution, it should not be such a problem. Can’t really blame the flagpole, it doesn’t move.
I hope it’s there long after I’m gone, and inspires others as well. Thank you Mr Gardner and all the other current, previous, and even future Keepers of the Flagpole.
$500,000 surplus? Funny how money just shows up when you squeeze. And where did this surplus come from? Our tax dollars, right? I say vote NO again and let's see how much more money they can find.
Very few Republicans in the House have any backbone. They are just glad to be there and would rather cave to Democrat wishes than play hardball to get things done.