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To the Editor: An election should not be a popularity contest. Candidates should be vetted based on their substantive positions and ideas pertaining to the seats for which they are running. However, the recent reality is that elections have become mo...

To the Editor: We need highly capable and experienced people to serve in our town government. And when we find one as exceptional and as experienced as Ned Simpson, we want to keep him and elect him to a third term to the Board of Finance. Experience...

To the Editor: This evening I attended open house at Middle Gate Elementary School with the usual joy and excitement that any parent feels when they get to meet the teacher, sit at a tiny desk, and see the world from a child’s perspective for just a ...

To the Editor: It is with great pride that I support Jordana Bloom for town clerk. As a liaison between Newtown’s local government and the public, the town clerk is the face of Newtown. From accurately printing and distributing absentee ballots to li...

To the Editor: I’m writing in support of Jordana Bloom, who is running for town clerk. Jordana is a leader. When she walks into a room, everyone gets to work. She knows how to organize people to get things done, and she’s also the kind of person who ...

To the Editor: American Legion Post 202 is having our annual clothing fund drive Saturday, October 16, at the Big Brothers, Big Sisters/Helpsy Donation Center, at 127 South Main Street in Newtown. This clothing drive helps us support local events rig...

To the Editor: I am writing in support of my husband, Tom Long, for a seat on the Legislative Council representing District 3. In the 20-plus years we have been together, Tom has always found ways to volunteer and become engaged in the community, whe...

To the Editor: I am writing to let you know how pleased I am with the majority of candidates running for Board of Education; however, one candidate that truly peaked my interest was Jen Larkin. Her dedication to our children is unmatched. The effort ...

To the Editor: I am writing to endorse Chris Smith for Newtown’s legislative council. I have known Chris for over 15 years. In the time that I have known him, I have found him to be a person of integrity and thoughtfulness. Chris is fair and open-min...

To the Editor: My name is Scarlett Lewis and I have lived in Sandy Hook for 23 years. I have known Chand Ahuja, who is running for the Board of Finance, and his wife, Roberta, since they moved here 18 years ago. I feel a strong need to advocate for C...