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Approximately 45 Democrats gathered to endorse a slate of candidates for local offices at Edmond Town Hall on July 24, with the ticket to be led by Dan Cruson as First Selectman and Michelle Embree Ku as his running mate for Board of Selectmen. Thoug...

A huge thank you this week to Shane McCarthy, who immediately recognized last week’s Way We Were photo. The photo showed Newtown Boy Scout Troop 270. Many members are holding American flags, which should have clued us in to when and why the photo was...

To the Editor: Volunteers for the local unit of the Salvation Army were out during the day on Saturday, July 22 to ring the bells around town to raise funds to help Newtown. The efforts raised $1,100. This special “Christmas in July” collection was d...

To the Editor: Below are recent comments from various sources on the climate crisis that I believe support the “Inconvenient Truth” Al Gore warned us about years ago. One — This summer — even with extraordinary heat — is likely to be one of the coole...

To the Editor: I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for the tremendous honor of being nominated as the candidate for the office of First Selectman of Newtown at the Republican Caucus last Tuesday evening. I am deeply grateful for the trust and con...

To the Editor: I am seeking to run for the Board of Education as a registered Independent. I believe it’s time to end the partisanship demonstrated by the Board over the last few months. It has become clear to me that partisan politics has no role in...

To the Editor: Thank You to everyone that came out to the Republican Caucus on Tuesday July 25th. A special Thank You to those that supported my efforts to seek the endorsement for First Selectman. While I was not successful it is an honor to know th...

To the Editor: In a show of pride and unity, solidarity presented itself on July 25 at the Newtown Republican Town Committee Caucus. First, I would like to thank the members of the Republican party for an amazing turnout at the caucus. To see so many...

To the Editor: I am writing to let your readers know about the homelessness issue currently confronting Danbury. Earlier this year, Danbury’s voluntary commission voted 5-4 against keeping the former Days Inn at Exit 4 as a permanent shelter, after i...

To the Editor: I am surprised there are not more Newtowners up in arms concerning our property taxes. The large increase this year is outrageous — especially for those on fixed incomes. We have lived in Newtown over 45 years and have owned property f...