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To the Editor: By now, many of you have made up your minds on how you plan to vote in the Municipal elections on November 7. For those of you registered as Democrats or Republicans, your vote may be based on that national party affiliation. This elec...

To the Editor: During this election cycle, I have heard repeated calls to set aside national partisan politics. With this in mind, I feel compelled to point out that the book banning initiative from this past Spring represents exactly that: an attemp...

To the Editor: I’m writing in support of three Board of Education candidates: Chris Gilson, Alison Plante and John Vouros and I hope you will support them too. These candidates have shown: *They will uphold the oath to “support and defend the Constit...

To the Editor: My name is Jim Landy and I am running for a seat on our Legislative Council, and it will be my honor to represent District 1. I grew up in Yonkers, New York, and moved to Connecticut after meeting the love of my life, my wife Bridget. ...

To the Editor: As I was watching the League of Women Voters debate at Edmond Town Hall last Tuesday, October 24th between the two tickets running for the highest office in Newtown, it seems clearer that Jeffrey Capeci and John Madzula have the combin...

To the Editor: I am writing to endorse William DeRosa for re-election to the Legislative Council, District 1. William is driven by his passion for Newtown, its residents and its historical town charm. His strong morals and values are an asset and he ...

To the Editor: This will be a quick one. Anyone who is a climate change denier, an election denier, a denier of rights to women in the form of choice, a denier of rights to the LGBTQ+ community, a supporter of banning books, a supporter of hate in an...

To the Editor: As election season comes to an end, I would like to take a moment to express my gratitude for all the kindness and encouragement I have received from my fellow neighbors. It has been a privilege serving on the Board of Education and it...

We lovingly remember Richard “Allen” Eddy Jr, who passed away on October 22, 2023, at the age of 72. Born in Bridgeport to parents Richard and Gladys Eddy, Allen grew up in Newtown. He graduated from Newtown High and Western Connecticut State Univers...

It is with great sadness that we share the news of our son, brother, uncle and friend, Daniel Christopher Garvin’s passing. Dan died suddenly on August 4 in Bridgeport. Dan’s kind and gentle soul will be dearly missed. His mother, Gloria Garvin, stil...