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To The Editor: I am writing to endorse Valerie Hart for the elected position of town clerk. I first met Valerie nine years ago, as our daughters were in Middle Gate School together. We often crossed paths volunteering in classrooms or at Girl Scout m...

To the Editor: On behalf of the Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue Golf Tournament Committee, I would like to thank everyone who helped make the 30th Annual SHVFR Golf Tournament on Monday, October 2, such a success. Thank you to our hosts, The Golf ...

To The Editor: We ask the people of Newtown to please join us in supporting Paul Lundquist in his re-election to Newtown's Legislative Council, District 1. Paul has been active in the Newtown community as an elected official on the Legislative Counci...

William McDonald "Bill" Edelen, 83, a 36-year resident of Newtown, died peacefully at the Danbury Regional Hospice. He was born in Toledo, Ohio, to Mary Ann McDonald and Cloyd Chambers Edelen on May 9, 1934. Mr Edelen married Cheryl Peeke on ...

To The Editor: Almost everyone in this town is concerned about the state budget and its potentially negative impact on Newtown. Newtown has a self-imposed debt policy which caps what we can borrow. We earned a AAA bond rating, which positively impact...

On Saturday, October 21, from 10 am until 2 pm, Newtown Lions Club will hold its annual Great Pumpkin Race behind Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street. Rain date for this year's event is Sunday, October 22.newtownlions.org and click on the Pumpkin Race b...

To the Editor: The Republican Candidates for District 3 Legislative Council will be hosting a meet and greet on Sunday, October 15, from 11 am to 2 pm, at the home of candidate Rance Thompson, 87 Brushy Hill Road. Making ourselves available to the pu...

Helen Pritz Szamotula, 87, of Sandy Hook died peacefully October 8 at Connecticut Hospice of Branford, surrounded by her loving family. Her loved ones say God took her to heaven after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife...

To the Editor: I'm Don Mitchell and, after four years of serving on the Planning and Zoning Commission, I'm running for re-election. I've lived in Newtown since 1974 and have practiced law in the area for over 45 years, primarily in business and crim...