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On October 15, Roberta Joan (Fainer) Offchiss gently passed from this revolving earth. She was a longtime resident of Sandy Hook and then Woodbury. Known as Dusty, because of the stardust color of her beautiful hazel eyes, she gifted her friends and ...

To the Editor: As a Newtown resident and town employee for 20 years I have met thousands of people. Very few have the heart, morals, generosity as does Scott Cicciari. Scott has dedicated his time over the last four years as police commissioner faith...

To the Editor: I live in District 3 in Sandy Hook and, feeling fully secure for the past two years with Alison Plante representing me in the Legislative Council, I enthusiastically endorse her for another term. An avid advocate for our schools, Aliso...

To the Editor: I am writing to share my support for two Board of Education candidates — Dan Cruson, Jr, running for re-election, and Jennifer Padilla. I have had the opportunity to see Dan Cruson, Jr, in his current role on the Board of Education. He...

To the editor: I am pleased to write in support of John Fletcher for Board of Finance. John is a finance professional and a long-time executive at a Fortune 100 company, and has the experience and expertise to provide prudent oversight for Newtown’s ...

To the Editor: I am writing to support Steve Goodridge for Board of Finance. His work background is in management, and sales, which to me is a perfect fit for a board of finance member. He has worked at his current job for 27 years, which shows the k...

To the Editor: I am writing to support Debbie Aurelia Halstead for town clerk. Debbie was born and raised in Newtown and knows Newtown probably more than anyone. She was an assistant town clerk for 2½ years, before becoming a certified town clerk who...

To the Editor: Some perspectives cannot be allowed to go unchallenged and, while journalistic protocol may prevent The Newtown Bee from properly setting the record straight on the misrepresentation of history by Ms Reiss, frequently publishing her op...

To the Editor: I am writing to strongly endorse Jordana Bloom for town clerk. I have known Jordana for 37 years, and we have been married for 32. We have raised four wonderful kids, with Jordana doing most of the work, which is a lot. She has been pa...

To the Editor: I am writing this letter to give my support to Philip Cruz for Police Commission. Over the past 26 years, Philip Cruz has held many important leadership positions in the Newtown School District, and he is currently a social studies tea...