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To The Editor: In his letter to The Bee last week, Mr Pisani calls the Democrats on the Legislative Council “uncaring” and says we are not concerned if people can’t pay their taxes and “need to get out of Newtown.” Mr Pisani is flat out wrong. We rem...

To The Editor: I’m Paul Lundquist and I’m running for Board of Selectmen. This letter reflects my enthusiasm for several outstanding candidates who deserve your support. Bruce Walczak, First Selectman: Bruce’s deep roots in Newtown and long experienc...

To The Editor: When I think about leadership in a town, I picture someone with decades of experience handling a hundred-million-dollar budget and bringing different departments together to support both the staff and the community. This person is comm...

To The Editor: The Republican Town Committee has assembled a great slate of both Republican and unaffiliated candidates for the upcoming municipal election. They comprise a united team who cares deeply about our community and is dedicated to making N...

To The Editor: Newtown has always been a great place to raise a family — safe neighborhoods, strong schools, and a welcoming community. But rising costs are driving longtime residents out. Jeff Capeci has spent over 20 years serving Newtown. As First...

To The Editor: I am writing to offer my complete and enthusiastic endorsement for the re-election of Jim Gaston to the Newtown Board of Finance on November 4, 2025. I do this without reservation, and I hope these reasons encourage you to support him,...

To The Editor: I am writing to endorse Paul Lundquist, a longtime friend and one of the smartest individuals I know. I first met Paul when he was actively supporting the community following the Sandy Hook shooting through his volunteer work with Sand...

To The Editor: I am writing in support of Ben Ruben for Legislative Council in District 3. Ben and I met back in 2021 while both sitting on the Board of the Newtown Community Center. Since then, I have had the pleasure of getting to know Ben, and all...

To The Editor: My name is Betsy Paynter, and I am running for Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) Alternate. Newtown has been my home for 28 years, where my husband Brad and I raised our two children, Althea and Grenville — both proud graduates of Newtown’...

To The Editor: I write to endorse Jim Gaston for re-election to the Board of Finance and with good reason. The Board of Finance is one of the most important Boards. It researches, refines and defines our taxpayer money. With a double undergraduate ma...