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To The Editor: I despise partisan politics and political labels. That’s why I never joined a political party. Ironic that the Newtown DTC’s internal party politics compelled my wife and I to register as Democrats. We temporarily registered as Dems b...

To The Editor: Everything costs more. Gas. Groceries. Your mortgage. And now, your Borough tax — up 13%. Why: Castle Hill lawsuits. $75,000 in legal fees this year alone. Over $90,000 since the fighting started. The meters are still running. Here'...

To The Editor: As a candidate, I am not entitled to anything. I don’t expect anyone to hand me the privilege of leadership. Not party insiders. Not elected officials. In this beautiful but messy democracy of ours, only voters have that power. Publ...

To The Editor: I've lived in town for over 25 years and although I was well aware of Michelle Embree Ku as a town leader, it wasn't until she rang my door bell several years ago that I really got to know her. I think we talked for 45 minutes as she...

To The Editor: I’m writing to wholeheartedly support Michelle Embree Ku for Connecticut State Representative in the 106th House district. Newtown needs steady, experienced leadership that puts outcomes first — and that’s exactly what Michelle brings...

To The Editor: I am very grateful to have had the privilege to see Michelle Ku's dedication and work ethic in action over the last 14 years as she has involved herself in all aspects of life in Newtown. You have read her resume plenty of times, you ...

To The Editor: Who knows our town better than Michelle Embree Ku! The evidence is clear that she has fought for issues important to all Newtowners since she and her family moved here 16 years ago. My short list for supporting Ms. Embree Ku: Governm...

As mentioned in our page A1 story, the referendum for the 2026-27 town and school budgets passed on May 19 by exceedingly narrow margins. This represents a bit of a conundrum for town officials as they move forward into the next budget year and beyon...

To The Editor: This year’s budget vote was a wake up call. The 2026–27 budget passed by the slimmest of margins: the $50,982,035 town budget passed 1,938 to 1,891 (47 votes), and the $95,561,919 school budget passed 1,938 to 1,897 (41 votes). Toget...

To The Editor: I have a request for this Memorial Day. I am asking people to refrain from using the term have a 'Happy Memorial Day'. There is nothing Happy about Memorial Day. It is a National Day of mourning. We are remembering 1.3 to 1.4 millio...