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To the Editor: I challenge the Ryders claim that a dilemma exists for the Inn property at 19 Main Street [“A Dilemma On Main Street,” Letter Hive, The Newtown Bee, October 11, 2019] — any dilemma has been caused by the Ryders. They insisted on trying...

To the Editor: The purpose of the this letter is to provide an unqualified endorsement of Carol Walsh, who is running for Legislative Council District 3. Carol is a trained scientist and former director of research and development at Unilever whom I ...

To the Editor: It is a pleasure and a privilege to express my strong endorsement for Carol Walsh as a candidate for Legislative Council D3. I have known Carol for 20 years, working together as Corporate R&D directors, and I am very confident that the...

To the Editor: Our son, John S. Madzula II, is a candidate for the Board of Finance. John was raised in Newtown, attended Newtown schools, and resides on Main Street. John is a graduate of Fairfield University and Roger Williams Law School. Upon grad...

To the Editor: Andy Clure is running as a Republican for Legislative Council District 3. I know him well and know that he is resourceful, has a quick grasp of the facts, and can present ideas and suggestions very cogently. He knows the town in and ou...

To the Editor: I enthusiastically support Joan Plouffe for reelection to the Police Commission. Joan is a longtime servant of the town from her years on the Commission on Aging, the Charter Revision Commission, and her work on the Strategic Planning ...

To the Editor: Local elections rarely generate widespread voter turnout, especially when the “top of the ticket” is running unopposed. Yet there are positions on the ballot that will be critical to guide the future of Newtown. It’s important to vote ...

To the Editor: I am pleased to write in support of Jordana Bloom for reelection to Newtown’s Legislative Council for District 2. During her first term, Jordana has proved to be a tireless advocate for our community, having focused on such critical su...

To The Editor: I am excited to write this letter to endorse Chris Gardner for a seat on the Newtown Board of Finance. As a previous Board of Finance member (2015-17), I can appreciate the personal commitment and financial acumen required for the fina...

The Sandy Hook Permanent Memorial Commission (SHPMC) met, with the majority of its members in attendance, on the evening of Thursday, October 10, in the Municipal Center’s Council Chambers. SHPMC Chairman Dan Krauss kicked off the meeting by announci...