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Much talk went into how much to cut at the recent Board of Finance and Legislative Council meetings, with town officials spending nearly four hours between the new meetings discussing cuts and the bottom line. This came after voters rejected both th...

To The Editor: My close friends say that I am clearly a feminist because I promote women. At 64 year of age, I have endured a great deal of "ism" s in the field of law. From racism to sexism and classism. Therefore, I know nothing but advocacy. Howe...

To The Editor: The last time a candidate beat an incumbent for the 106th District state house seat, Richard Nixon, a Republican had just resigned from office after the Watergate scandal. The year was 1974 and Democrat John W. Anderson defeated Repub...

To The Editor: At Tuesday night’s Legislative Council meeting, the Council approved reductions of just under $500,000 to the municipal budget and $400,000 to the education budget. Most of these votes were broadly bipartisan. In fact, our Republican ...

To The Editor: I’m running to represent Newtown as your next State House Representative for the 106th District because this isn’t just where I live, it’s my home. For 14 years, I’ve worked alongside neighbors to make Newtown a better place to live,...

To The Editor: Not since the Civil War has this country been so divided. When would you ever imagine such hostility between friends, neighbors, even entire communities? Where has our decency gone? Where are the good folks with heart and character? ...

To The Editor: On Saturday, May 2, our community came together in a remarkable way at Newtown Congregational Church for a benefit concert that truly showcased the power of music, generosity, and inclusion. With more than 200 attendees, 27 talented m...

To The Editor: What struck me most at Newtown’s Democratic debate wasn’t just the policy discussion. It was a fundamental difference in how the candidates view this race. Michelle Embree Ku made it clear that if she does not win the party endorseme...

To The Editor: I would like to thank all the supporters from Newtown that helped make Newtown the first town in CT to pass a policy banning rodenticides on municipal property. Thank you to our Board of Selectmen, all municipal department heads, the ...