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To The Editor: I am writing to commend First Selectman Jeffery Capeci for his outstanding leadership in resolving Newtown’s long-standing fiscal challenges. As a resident who has followed local governance closely, I appreciate the proactive steps he ...

To The Editor, I am writing to express my strong support for First Selectman Jeffery Capeci’s exemplary leadership in advancing Newtown’s economic development while thoughtfully balancing housing pressures and preserving our cherished open spaces. Hi...

To The Editor: Two years ago, I asked Newtown voters to elect my husband Tom to the Legislative Council so he could get out of the house and have people other than me to talk to about capital budgets, recycling, ordinances and open space. Thank you f...

To The Editor: My name is John Fletcher and I’m running for the Board of Finance in the November 4 elections. I currently serve on the Board, and I’d be honored to get your support to return for the next term. What do I bring to the Board? I have exp...

To The Editor: I am pleased to write in support of Elizabeth Young (or as many in the community know her — Beth) for Board of Finance. I have been a collaborator and friend of Beth’s for more than ten years now. She is an incredible public servant an...

To The Editor: When I needed the help of the Town Clerk’s office, I was lucky to find friendly, generous support from Renee Weimann. I had no idea what I was doing, or even what I needed, and Renee walked me through what I had to do, step by step. I ...

To The Editor: For those in Newtown’s District 3: It’s not every day that you get to endorse a candidate who also happens to be one of your closest friends — but that’s exactly what I have the opportunity to do. I am proud, once again, to support Ben...

To The Editor: My name is Chris Gardner, and it is my privilege to ask for your vote to re-elect me to the Legislative Council representing District 1. Newtown is my lifelong home. I grew up in District 1, went through Newtown public schools, and lef...

The Newtown Bee loves receiving your letters, and election season is one of the busiest times for those of the year, and often the most interesting for seeing what people think about how things are going and want to see in the future, and who the...

WINDSOR LOCKS — The names of five men, including two from Newtown, will be formally unveiled on the Connecticut Fallen Firefighters Memorial on Sunday. Peter (“Pete”) Joseph Blomberg, 72, of Newtown, died on October 28, 2024. The assistant chief of B...