(The following letter to Newtown Superintendent of Schools Joseph Erardi, Jr, has been received for publication.) Dear Dr. Erardi, I feel compelled to write this letter to you in reference to a w...

To the Editor: This Saturday’s upcoming “discussion” about residential development at Fairfield Hills (2 pm at RIS) has nothing to do with economic development or the need for local rental units for N...

To the Editor: Apartments are not economic development. In fact they can cost the taxpayers far more than the tax revenue received. Apartments are not allowed to discriminate  based on such things as ...

To the Editor: I have recently learned that there is an effort underway by the town to allow housing on the campus at Fairfield Hills.  Is it true that the authority to do this is either already in pl...

To the Editor: I run. And thanks to a really supportive family, I run a lot. If the best way to get to know a town is to spend time on its streets, then I’ve gotten a pretty thorough introduction in o...

To the Editor: One year ago this week I was sworn in as an elected official of the Town of Newtown.  I am honored to be in this position to help guide the town to best meet the needs of our community....

To the Editor: Just before the November 22nd food drive in front of Big Y supermarket, I must admit I was nervous.  We only had two turkeys in our freezer!  The Bee printed my concern in a letter to t...

To the Editor: The Chamber of Commerce of Newtown is pleased that the Fairfield Hills Design District Zoning Regulations are under review for considering mixed-use. Your Chamber of Commerce supports r...

To the Editor: The members of Futbol Friends International would like to thank all of the players and business sponsors who participated in Six2Six, a November 23 indoor charity soccerthon at Newtown ...

To the Editor: Firstly, please note that I am writing as an individual and not on behalf of the Legislative Council. I would like to echo the comments of Rita Willie, someone I have known and respecte...