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Agreeing With ‘A True Patriot'

Published: Jun 20, 2024 at 03:15 PM
To the Editor: I want to thank Mr Steve Landin for his letter (“The Real Threat to Democracy,” June 14, 2024), where he “hit it out of the park.” Mr Landin, you are a true patriot and I agree with your letter. John Karlson Sandy Hook

Transfer Station ‘Orange’ Bags Don’t Reduce Waste

Published: Jun 20, 2024 at 03:10 PM
To the Editor: I understand the need to reduce our household waste by separating compost and recycling. However, the latest transfer station plan to “reduce household waste” includes a significant ecological penalty by forcing homeowners to use the s...

Don’t Fall For Ranked Choice Voting

Published: Jun 20, 2024 at 03:05 PM
To the Editor: As usual Mr Lamont and the Hartford swamp are coming together in the disguise of a “working group” to develop legislation for the state to use ranked choice voting. I encourage everyone to reject any proposals and also for Mr Hwang to ...

FOI Regulations Are Often Misunderstood

Published: Jun 20, 2024 at 03:00 PM
To the Editor: FOI regulations are very complicated. Individuals often want to believe a regulation has been violated only to find their interpretation is incorrect. In fact, more times than not, the complaint is ruled unwarranted or inconsequential....

Pollinator Week Ends June 23

Updated: Jun 20, 2024 at 03:33 PM
As a newspaper that has adopted the most well known pollinator, the bee, as its namesake, it comes as a duty to note to residents that the week of June 17 to 23 is National Pollinator Week. In a press release, the US Environmental Protection Agency n...

Susan Nielsen (1951-2023)

Updated: Jun 21, 2024 at 08:13 AM
The family of Susan Nielsen invites friends to join them for a memorial service to celebrate Susan. All are invited to gather at Heritage Park Pavilion, 7 Glen Road, on Sunday, June 30, at 10 am.

Joe Sigler

Updated: Jun 20, 2024 at 01:37 PM
Joe Sigler died peacefully May 3, 2024, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife, Sue Sigler; his children Brian Sigler, Allison MacKenzie and Keith Sigler; his daughter-in-law Olga Sigler and son-in-law, Chris MacKenzie; his grandchildre...

Motorcycle Operator Dies Of Injuries Following I-84 Crash

Published: Jun 20, 2024 at 10:53 AM
A 34-year-old man from Newfoundland, Ontario, died last week from injuries sustained during a crash on I-84 in Newtown approximately 48 hours earlier. CT State Police (CSP) reported the crash between a motorcycle and passenger vehicle occurred around...