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To the Editor: As a state employee working in the field of child protection for 25 years, I’ve seen firsthand how the adage “the more government does, the less it does well” rings true. One outstanding example is that programs proven to prevent child...

To the Editor: I have known Mitch Bolinsky for many years — long before he ran for election as a state representative. He is a Newtowner who is always willing to help anyone he can, whenever he can. He is caring and compassionate to all who need his ...

To the Editor: Please consider a vote for Rebekah Harriman-Stites for State Representative. She believes in the power of education for our young people and the value of our senior population. Both the young and the young at heart are vital to a sound...

Some Alberts Hill Road area residents are asking that the Police Commission reduce the number of traffic signs that have been recently installed there by the state Department of Transportation (DOT). Two residents spoke on the topic at an October 2 P...

To the Editor: It is with great enthusiasm that I write this letter of endorsement for Tony Hwang, our state senator for the 28th District. Throughout his tenure, Tony has been a dedicated community public advocate. For example, I have personally wit...

To the Editor: Newtown is lucky to have the opportunity to elect Rebekah Harriman-Stites to represent us in the Connecticut General Assembly. Rebekah believes in serving the community she loves and has been immersed in Newtown life for 17 years. She ...

To the Editor: I started writing a letter of endorsement for Mitch Bolinsky and realized I should be writing a thank you letter to Mitch for everything he has done for Newtown. Thank you Mitch for supporting a statute to keep the Second Company Gover...

Occupation: I am a cake designer. I opened my business, Crave Custom Cakes and Cookies, earlier this year and make cakes, cookies, cupcakes, cheesecakes, and pies. I’ve always loved baking, ever since I was a little kid. Around the time I got mar...

Housatonic Valley Waldorf School students, faculty, and family members welcomed the changing of the seasons with the school’s annual Michaelmas festival in the drizzly afternoon of September 28. Students completed an obstacle course set up by fifth g...

The Board of Finance heard a presentation on the Board of Education’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) at its meeting on September 27. Superintendent of Schools Dr Lorrie Rodrigue and Board of Education member and CIP Committee Chair Debbie Leidlein pr...