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To the Editor: I am writing to endorse Jim Gaston for election to the Board of Finance. I have known Jim for more than ten years and only have wonderful things to say about him and his dedication to the town of Newtown. Jim served for 14 years as the...

To the Editor: It is an honor and privilege to have known Jeff Capeci for the past 18 years. We met when our sons were in Boy Scouts, and he was their leader. As a parent and school counselor, I know the importance of our children having strong and a...

To the Editor, We are supporting Matt Mihalcik for Legislative Council in the upcoming November election. Matt brings genuine compassion for Newtown along with his energy and experience. He has a real track record as a committed servant for our commu...

To the Editor: I respectfully ask your consideration of three very special District 1 Republican candidates to represent you on the Legislative Council, and endorse all three. William DeRosa is an incumbent seeking re-election in District 1. He’s pas...

To the Editor: I write in support of my good friend and ex-colleague Derek Pisani, who is running to represent District 1 in Newtown Legislative Council. I worked professionally with Derek for over a decade. I got to know Derek very well and now cons...

To the Editor: Election Day is Tuesday, November 7 and I will be casting my vote for a highly-qualified, diverse candidate slate, the Democratic Candidates in Row A. *Democrats have demonstrated their commitment to and focus on the needs of Newtown, ...

Kelley Brimmer Flynn ascended with the Angels on October 23, 2023, from her home in Rocky Hill, Conn., with her loving family by her side. She was born in Hartford on March 11, 1971. Kelley attended schools in the Hartford area, and her high school y...

Andrew “Andy” George Green, 87, peacefully passed away on October 22nd, 2023, after his beloved family and friends shared their cherished memories with him. Andy was born on February 22nd, 1936, to Albert “Al” Green and Swiss-born Alice Rutishauser G...

President Joseph Biden has ordered flags across the country to be lowered “as a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on October 25, 2023, in Lewiston, Maine.” The Associated Press and other media are reporting...

Charles Edward Shepard Jr of Sandy Hook passed away peacefully on October 18th, 2023, surrounded by family. “Chuck” was born on June 22, 1954. He was the first son of the late Marilyn Houle Shepard and Charles Edward Shepard Sr and was a graduate of ...