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Hello neighbors! My name is Ben Ruben and I am running for a seat on the Legislative Council representing District 3 here in Newtown. I am a proud native of Connecticut, and a resident of Newtown since 2021, where I reside with my wonderful wife, Nin...

To the Editor: It is my honor to support Julia Conlin for Police Commission. I have had the privilege of knowing Julia for more than ten years, first when she was an appellate prosecutor for the Chief State’s Attorney’s Office and currently, as an ou...

To the Editor: As a registered Democrat, I am concerned that members of the other party on the Board of Education have indicated a top priority is “bringing blue ribbon schools back to Newtown.” As a certified teacher, I would like to address this is...

To the Editor: To My Neighbors in Newtown — I have been a resident of Newtown for over twenty years and have enjoyed the idyllic beauty and charm of Newtown along with the educational system and recreational offerings. I grew up in Peekskill, New Yor...

To the Editor: I rarely if ever write a Letter to the Editor. Politics takes a backseat to my friends and family. I live on Sugar Street and I welcome solid candidates of both sides of the aisle with their signs on my yard. This letter is addressed i...

To the Editor: I write in support of John Madzula II as he seeks election to the Board of Selectmen of Newtown. I have had the pleasure of knowing John for over ten years. And over that time, I have had the opportunity to be involved in his life as a...

To the Editor: I’m writing in support of my friend John Madzula II for Board of Selectmen. John’s experience and commitment to Newtown are a matter of record, having served on the Conservation Commission and most recently two terms on the Board of Fi...

To the Editor: When members of the Board of Education were tasked with interviewing and then subsequently selecting a colleague replacement, a unanimous vote was cast for Alison Plante. And rightly so. The work of the Board is fulfilled through commi...

To the Editor: Election season is upon us, and it is time for us to vote here in Newtown. I am writing today to endorse the candidacy of William DeRosa for Legislative Council, District 1. As William is a champion of parental rights in our schools, I...

To the Editor: Thank you to the readers for giving me the opportunity to share with you why I think my husband, William DeRosa should be reelected to Legislative Council D1. We purchased a home in Newtown on Taunton Hill Rd in 2011. For those of you ...