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CHESTER — In 1932 the Australian government took military action to address the growing emu population in western provinces to very mixed results. Sounds like a great plot for a musical comedy, right? The Great Emu War, which just concluded a run at ...

The Town of Newtown has reached an important milestone in the long-awaited Pootatuck River restoration effort. Housatonic Railroad Company has agreed to an understanding in principle on a plan to clean up the Pootatuck River following a culvert colla...

To The Editor: I am writing to offer my endorsement of Neil Chaudhary for Newtown’s Police Commission. Neil has long demonstrated an unwavering commitment to our community — both through active volunteerism and through his service as our Police Commi...

To The Editor: Last week my wife wrote a letter to the editor endorsing Ben Ruben for Legislative Council and I can’t echo her words enough. I met Ben Ruben just over a year ago when he volunteered to coach our son’s t-ball team. Very quickly after m...

To The Editor: As a proud Newtown resident, I’m fired up to support Scott Cicciari for re-election to our Police Commission. For over eight years as Vice Chair, Scott has been all-in — steady, fearless, and deeply committed to keeping our town safe. ...

To The Editor: In trying to encourage political participation it has often been said that “democracy is not a spectator sport.” I’ve always been somewhat troubled by that analogy. I’d prefer that people didn’t partake of politics as if it were a spor...

To The Editor: I am writing this letter in support of Tracey Pertoso, candidate for Newtown Legislative Council District 3. “Think like a man of action, act like a man of thought.” This quote by Henri Bergson comes to mind when I think of Tracey. She...

To The Editor: Don’t let the national noise control your vote and the future of our town. Vote for experience and what you know works for Newtown. Vote for Jeff Capeci and Charlie Gardner. Vote row B for local people who have a proven track record an...

To The Editor: I have had the privilege of volunteering with Tracey Pertoso for several years in The Second Company Governor’s Horse Guard in Newtown. She has my complete support in her desire to become part of the Legislative Council for District 3 ...

To The Editor: As Election Day 2025 approaches, I humbly ask for your vote for Town Clerk. Having dedicated 18 years to serving this community, I am confident in my ability to continue leading the Town Clerk’s office with dedication and a deep unders...