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Pedestrian safety is now a top priority and concern for the Newtown Police Department and Borough Burgess Maureen Crick Owen. In 2023, Newtown received a $80,000 grant from the US Department of Transportation as part of the Safe Streets for All progr...

Stephen John Berté Jr of Newtown sadly and unexpectedly passed away on October 27. He was 69 years old. Stephen was married to Deborah (Ferstler) Berté for 46 years. They lovingly raised two children, Nicole Lourenco (husband, Alan) and Stephen Berté...

To The Editor: For any undecided voters out there: Do you want clean air and water for yourself, your children, your grandchildren, your friends, and extended family? Do you believe healthcare decisions should be between a patient and their doctor an...

Kathleen C. Murray died at Branford Hospice on Friday, October 25. She was a longtime resident of Sandy Hook, having lived on Johnson Drive and most recently on Riverside Road. At the time of her death, following a long illness, she was living with h...

To The Editor: I am writing this letter to urge the citizens of Newtown to VOTE BLUE on or before November 5. Our very Democracy and way of life are on the line in this election. It is truly unlike any other in our lifetime and maybe even in the hist...

To The Editor: For the past six months I have had the pleasure of campaigning with our Democratic candidates, Michelle Embree Ku, State Representative candidate for the 106th district, Rob Blanchard, State Senate candidate for the 28th district, and ...

To The Editor: If you read my letter two weeks ago, you are aware that our State Representative, Mitch Bolinsky, does not vote for omnibus budgets or bills which are hundreds of pages long and dropped on his desk within just a few hours of when he is...

To The Editor: The following are just some of the many prominent Republicans who have put country over party and are supporting Harris/Walz in the 2024 presidential election: Mark Esper (DJT Secretary of Defense), Mark Milley (DJT Chairman of the Joi...

To The Editor: I am writing to endorse Mitch Bolinsky for re-election for state representative. Throughout his tenure, Mitch has been a tireless advocate for education, safety, and community well-being. As the mother of a child with special needs, I ...

To The Editor: To anyone reading this letter, be you female, male, or some variation of the genders, I implore you to use your voice to support a woman’s right to determine her own health care by voting for the Harris/Walz team. This is not just a wo...