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To The Editor: Michelle Embree Ku has advocated with integrity and accountability for all community members for over a decade, and recent denigrating suggestions that she supports or tolerates homophobia, Latino stereotyping, and youth scapegoating ...

To The Editor: I am writing to share exciting news for the Connecticut running community. Newtown is proud to announce its inaugural half-marathon, an event designed to bring runners and walkers from every corner of our state together for a great ca...

To The Editor: I am writing with a couple of comments on the second referendum coming up on Tuesday May 19. First, we want to boost our turnout so hopefully everyone comes out to vote. And second, this is a responsible budget that I support. This c...

To The Editor: My husband and I moved here in 1994, knowing that retirement would be a few years away and assuming that we would move elsewhere at that point in our lives. We fell in love with Connecticut and especially Newtown and 32 years later we...

To The Editor: The Legislative Council has essentially ignored the NO vote by Newtown residents at the last referendum. The Council’s $400,000 reduction to the large increase in the $96,000,000 Board of Education Budget is little more than a roundi...

With the failure of both the proposed 2026-27 municipal and school budgets at referendum on April 28, residents will again be faced with a decision on a now reduced budget bottom line from 6 am to 8 pm Tuesday, May 19. Voters denied the previous bud...

To The Editor: I am a Newtown homeowner, taxpayer, and registered voter. I am aware that the recent budget failed and a revised one is in the works. The Bee recently published a new budget as of May 5. I would like to know why the town budget has l...

To The Editor: I was disappointed to see criticism of Representative Mitch Bolinsky for voting against Connecticut’s proposed Glock ban. Whether someone supports or opposes gun control generally, this particular proposal deserves honest scrutiny. Con...

To The Editor: May 17 through 23 is National EMS week, a perfect time to recognize the amazing group of volunteers that make up Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps (NVAC). We have approximately 65 members who dedicate their time day in and day out, t...

To The Editor: I am writing to express my strong support for Michelle Ku. In my experience with local public service, a candidate's record speaks volumes, and Michelle's record is exemplary. Throughout challenging community discussions — whether re...