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To the Editor: As a longtime resident of the Town of Newtown, I feel it is important that residents ask tough questions concerning local finance and the sustainability of projects that are funded by taxpayers’ dollars. Recently I read an interesting ...

Newtown Parks & Recreation Department has announced that work scheduled to take place on Tuesday, October 14, at FunSpace II lead to a temporary closing of the playground. The playground, within Dickinson Park on Elm Drive, will close at 10 am Tuesda...

To the Editor:  Over the years… and there have been many since I'm now 80! … of watching and working for political candidates, I've never met a more committed public servant than Tony Hwang.  In an age of disillusionment with politics it is so import...

To the Editor: Way back in 2009 I got on my Democratic soapbox and wrote an open letter to state Representative Kim Fawcett, whom I had supported based on her presentation of progressively liberal principles, questioning her decision to vote against ...

To the Editor: As a former US Comptroller General, I have earned a national and international reputation as a truth teller, problem solver, and transformational change agent. Based on my extensive study of the current financial condition and competit...

To the Editor: As an elected member of the Board of Finance, I understand the financial needs of our town and how difficult it is every year to meet the needs of the citizens while trying to keep taxes low.  I also see first-hand how decisions made b...

While Sandy Hook Organization for Prosperity (SHOP) was putting the final touches on this weekend’s Passport To Sandy Hook (see related story), members were also planning for their Fourth Annual Sandy Hook Village Halloween Walk. This year’s event wi...