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To The Editor: History of deportations under various presidents: Clinton: 12.5 million, Protests 0. Bush: 10 million, Protests 0. Obama: 5.2 million, Protests 0. Biden: 7 million, Protests 0. Trump: 1.2 million, Protests: Thousands. What chang...

To The Editor: The recently approved municipal budget was presented as a responsible, forward-looking document. However, a closer look shows that its spending choices reflect priorities that many residents may reasonably question. Budgets reveal wh...

To The Editor: After many years serving Newtown in elected office, one thing is clear to me: effective representation and leadership deliver results. Rhetoric does not. That is why I support Brandon Moore for State Representative. I have lived and ...

To The Editor: Have you ever met someone who enters a room and instantly exudes confidence, energy, enthusiasm and kindness? Everything about Brandon Moore delivers all that and then some. I, and many others, are proud to support Brandon for State R...

To The Editor: As someone who swore an oath to defend the Constitution, I’m having trouble recognizing our country right now. In Minneapolis, masked ICE agents have employed ruthless violence, resulting in the murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. ...

To The Editor: I’d like to share a love story — it begins at our CH Booth library, a Newtown treasure. When my husband and I moved to this charming New England town, the library was the very first place we visited. Afterwards, we sat on the sidewal...

To The Editor, I read with interest your editorial in the January 30 edition of the Bee. As you discuss, a Newtown resident has asked the Legislative Council to ban short term rentals, such as via Airbnb. He expressed safety concerns and nuisance no...

To The Editor: “Shoot first and don’t worry about anyone asking you questions later.” This appears to be a new policy at the Department of Homeland Security. Agents can act with impunity, and their bosses will just declare the victim to be a domestic...

To The Editor: I’m 28 years old, have lived in Newtown for 4 years, and it’s clear our State Representative isn’t listening to people like me anymore. This is why Brandon Moore’s campaign feels like a jolt of electricity. For young people, the stakes...

To The Editor: Democracy is alive and well in Newtown’s Democratic Party. In this year’s race for state representative, we are fortunate to have two exceptionally qualified candidates — both of whom would serve Newtown far better than Mitch Bolinsky,...