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To the Editor: The Newtown BOE is divided between party lines on whether or not to ban two award-winning books currently found in the high school library. At the May 16th BOE meeting, it was proposed that a “compromise” be made regarding these books....

To the Editor: On behalf of the staff and trustees of the C.H. Booth Library, thank you to the taxpayers of Newtown. Passage of the 2023-2024 budget means that the doors of the library will remain open. As in many New England towns, Newtown’s public ...

To the Editor: It seems a war zone out here, complete with a political rally before the board meeting. A person was attacked last month. It feels like the top is popping in this wonderful town. I personally am appalled at how many adults here have su...

To the Editor: The next time you drive through the Borough, take a look at the top of the flagpole and admire the new summer flag as it ripples in the breeze. The changeover from the smaller winter flag to the larger summer flag occurred last Saturda...

To the Editor: This Memorial Day, Americans will pause to honor the courageous men and women in uniform who gave their lives to defend our nation’s freedom and security. Whatever plans you have for the long weekend, we invite you to join all of us at...

To the Editor: I would like to respectfully respond to a recent letter published in the “The Letter Hive” May 19, 2023, which was written by Linda O’Sullivan of Sandy Hook. Linda stated that I had “spoken not once, but twice, in favor of banning book...

To the Editor: I’m writing in opposition to the high school book banning because some of the members of the Board of Education, including the Chairperson, have appeared not to understand the difference between “Policy” versus “Standard.” The 14th Ame...

To the Editor: Tuesday, May 16th was a sad day for the town of Newtown, for this was the day The Democrat Town Committee, in conjunction with Newtown Allies for Change, chose to use a display of vile aggression and hostility rarely, if ever, seen in ...

To the Editor: The Newtown Choral Society presented an energetic concert attended by an enthusiastic audience last Sunday afternoon. After a three-year pandemic absence, our director, Mary Andreotta, led us in singing a program of optimistic music of...