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To the Editor: I urge Newtown voters to commit to an emphatic yes vote for Jordana Bloom. Our local government should reflect the community, and like many governing bodies, female representation is disproportionately low. The Legislative Council, and...

To the Editor: Andy Clure and I met over 13 years ago when our sons both entered kindergarten at Middle Gate School. Our friendship has grown, and I think I know him very well as a person and a community leader. Over the years, I have had the opportu...

To the Editor: I write to encourage everyone to VOTE! VOTE! It’s such a privilege! It’s our voice! I also would like to recommend votes for Steve Hinden, Carol Walsh, and Ned Simpson… all folks who think independently, consider the facts, and volunte...

To the Editor: I am writing this letter in support of my father, Andrew Clure, for Legislative Council District 3. I have experienced firsthand the things my father has dedicated to the Town of Newtown. Before I finished elementary school, I had know...

To the Editor: Steve Hinden has a lot of great qualifications and has received many endorsements in this campaign. I want to focus on what I think is unique about Steve and why I think we need his voice and expertise on the Board of Finance. Steve ha...

To the Editor: Since kicking off my campaign for the Legislative Council in District 3, I’ve had the privilege of meeting a wide variety of people in town — families who are newer to Newtown but came because of the great reputation of our schools, se...

To the Editor: New ideas. Fresh look at existing policies. Ability to do detailed critical analysis of ideas/policies and to constructively work with people to implement ideas and effect change to policies. These are some of the attributes that a tal...

To the Editor: I have had the pleasure of working with eight impressive council candidates leading up to this election. Incumbents Dan Wiedemann (vice-chairman) and Philip Carroll are well-known and garner bipartisan respect across boards. Phil is a ...

To the Editor: I am writing with enthusiasm to endorse Judit DeStefano for reelection to Newtown’s Legislative Council. Judit’s presence on the council has been invaluable. She is intelligent, sharp thinking, organized, highly articulate, and compass...

To the Editor: I whole-heartedly endorse Joan Plouffe for Police Commissioner. I am happy to see that all the people who have endorsed Joan in weeks past, pointed out the exact same attributes that I feel would make Joan the perfect candidate for Pol...