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To The Editor: I cannot sufficiently express how proud I am of the College Democrats of Connecticut for coming to Newtown and hosting such a thoughtful event last week. They didn’t just organize an event for our Democratic State Representative candid...

To The Editor: At the recent debate led by college students, it became immediately clear that Brandon Moore is the strongest candidate to represent Newtown in the State House. He stepped into a room of young people and engaged voters who asked seriou...

To The Editor: There are people who love people. People who honor and respect the well-being of others, people who care about our town, people who make sure others are counted in and offered a seat at the table, and people who see the best in everyon...

To The Editor: April is when we celebrate Earth Day. In 2005, less than 1% of U.S. electricity was generated by wind and solar. In 2025 it was 17%. Our first solar installation here in town was a 5 KW system at Reed School. Today 100% of our town’s e...

To The Editor: In response to the upcoming mid-term local elections, I’m concerned about the divisiveness that’s consumed national politics and how much of this is showing up in our town. I identify as a moderate, non-affiliated voter who has support...

To The Editor: Every April, I write to The Bee and our community to publicly thank the staff at the Newtown Emergency Communications Center (ECC). My team of nine professionals works through storms, accidents, disputes, fires, and medical emergencies...

To The Editor: I wanted to publicly thank David Kean for bringing awareness regarding the Newtown Commission on Aging's (COA) educational session on assisted suicide held for the Commission at their 3/30/26 meeting. Thanks to Mr Kean's letter in the ...

George Matern, 71, of Brookfield, beloved husband of Elizabeth "Liz" Matern, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones, on April 5, 2026. The son of the late Richard and Mary Matern, George was born in New Rochelle, New York, but grew up i...

To The Editor: I support the conservation commission’s policy to ban rodenticides in our municipality. I urge the board of selectmen to vote yes to accept this policy. These poisons are killing not only our raptors but wildlife and domestic animals a...

To The Editor: I am writing as a constituent from Newtown, Connecticut, to express my concern about SB 137 and to share that I am opposed to this bill as it is currently written. For many years while my children were growing up, I actively participat...