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To The Editor: Having lived in Newtown for over 43 years, as well as operating a waste removal company covering every road in Newtown, I have seen many changes. Our population has grown as well as the traffic within our town boundaries. When I read t...

To The Editor: When I moved to Newtown in 2009, I had no plans for getting involved in local politics. But the Independent Party of Newtown (IPN) and their Chair at the time, Bruce Walczak, changed that. Their commitment to school funding and Bruce’s...

To The Editor: Local elections are key to the governance that is important to all of us. The elections are now less than a month away. I believe that when it comes to the Chief Executive and his running mate, Jeff Capeci and Charlie Gardner are the b...

To The Editor: My name is Peter Schwarz, and I’m running for a full seat on the Planning and Zoning Commission. For the past two years, I’ve been an Alternate Member of the Commission, involved in all its activities, including our public hearings, bu...

To The Editor: I would like to express my concern regarding the Board of Education’s vote on the weapon detection system. As a senior at Newtown High School and a co-chair of Junior Newtown Action Alliance, I care deeply about my community. I attende...

To The Editor: In his letter to The Bee last week, Mr Pisani calls the Democrats on the Legislative Council “uncaring” and says we are not concerned if people can’t pay their taxes and “need to get out of Newtown.” Mr Pisani is flat out wrong. We rem...

To The Editor: I’m Paul Lundquist and I’m running for Board of Selectmen. This letter reflects my enthusiasm for several outstanding candidates who deserve your support. Bruce Walczak, First Selectman: Bruce’s deep roots in Newtown and long experienc...

To The Editor: When I think about leadership in a town, I picture someone with decades of experience handling a hundred-million-dollar budget and bringing different departments together to support both the staff and the community. This person is comm...

To The Editor: The Republican Town Committee has assembled a great slate of both Republican and unaffiliated candidates for the upcoming municipal election. They comprise a united team who cares deeply about our community and is dedicated to making N...

To The Editor: Newtown has always been a great place to raise a family — safe neighborhoods, strong schools, and a welcoming community. But rising costs are driving longtime residents out. Jeff Capeci has spent over 20 years serving Newtown. As First...