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To The Editor: Local control of zoning in Newtown once belonged to its people. Our small-town charm and historic character made us unique, nicer and proud to call this home. Over the years, a bit of that charm’s been systemically eroded, thanks in ...

To The Editor: One of Trump’s favorite tools for getting his way, without having to go through Congress or as a means of skirting the law, is to cry “National Security." He has used this to justify his ballroom, impose tariffs, halt offshore wind fa...

To The Editor: In an era when politics too often seems defined by division, I believe it is worth recognizing public officials who remember that their first responsibility is to serve the people they represent. That has been my experience with Stat...

To The Editor: I support Rob Blanchard for the 28th District State Senate. His qualifications are extensive particularly in State government, municipal government, budgeting, and communications. At the State level, he served as Chief of Staff to CT ...

To The Editor: I've lived in this town a long time, and I've watched plenty of candidates show up right around August, once the race feels real, shake some hands, and disappear again the day after the election, whether they win or lose. Amybeth Lar...

To The Editor: For a while it was trendy around here to put up signs that said, "We Choose Love." I wonder where those signs went. Because lately it feels like instead of engaging in discussion to find common ground, we greet opposing discourse with...

Backed Into Tesla Newtown Police report Rosemary Klein, 60, of Easton, operating a 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser, was backing out of a parking space at 228 South Main Street at 12:53 pm September 3. Conor Heelan, 43, of Newtown, operating a 2024 Tesla ...

To The Editor: Newtown has long been a community of level‑headed, centrist voters who are willing to split their ballots. In most years, that instinct serves us well. But 2026 is not most years. This fall, voters will have to think seriously about t...

To The Editor: I’ve been talking to Newtown voters for the past several months and the same issues keep coming up again and again: Traffic: on rte 25, especially when there’s any issue on Rte 84; on Sugar Street from 4:00 (sometimes from 3:30!) to ...

To The Editor: I first met Michelle Embree Ku almost 15 years ago when she wanted to help our hometown through volunteering in local office. Her interest is the same now as it was then. How can she help make Newtown better for everyone living here?...