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Published: Oct 24, 2025 at 10:18 AM
To The Editor:
Bruce Walczak isn’t just my husband — he’s someone who has spent the last 34 years living in and loving Newtown. He’s walked these streets with me and our dogs, rain or shine, and he’s been actively engaged in making this town a better...
Published: Oct 24, 2025 at 10:17 AM
To The Editor:
Early voting has begun as we head towards the November 4 election. Traditionally we will vote for those candidates whose views best align with our own on how we deal with our schools, infrastructure, zoning policies, policing, etc. We ...
Published: Oct 24, 2025 at 10:14 AM
To The Editor:
The recent debate for First Selectman and Selectman, held at the high school auditorium, offered a revealing glimpse into the candidates vying to lead Newtown. Though attendance was modest — fewer than 100 residents — the event was rec...
Published: Oct 24, 2025 at 10:13 AM
To The Editor:
I was disappointed at the turnout on Thursday night for the debate between our current First Selectman and the Democratic candidate, Bruce Walczak. How can we vote if we don’t know the candidates and what they stand for?
Jeff Capeci an...
Published: Oct 24, 2025 at 10:12 AM
To The Editor:
Below is a letter to the Bee I wrote two years ago. Since then, we’ve made some halting, reluctant and frustrating “progress.” But as our legal fees continue to rise, it’s been a wastefully expensive and unnecessary lesson for Newtown,...
Published: Oct 24, 2025 at 10:10 AM
To the Editor:
I enthusiastically endorse Jeff Capeci for First Selectman of Newtown. As a former First Selectman of Brookfield, I know what it takes to be in the top spot and Jeff brings the leadership, vision, and collaborative spirit needed to mov...
Published: Oct 24, 2025 at 09:59 AM
To The Editor:
I am writing to express my strong support for Attorney Peter Schwarz as a candidate for the Newtown Planning and Zoning Commission. Peter is already serving the Commission as an alternate member, where he has demonstrated deep knowledg...
Published: Oct 24, 2025 at 09:52 AM
To The Editor:
Most people in town know me as “Haby.” I’m a small business owner who’s usually out fixing something somewhere around Newtown. I’m not involved in politics, but I do know what it means to work hard, keep your word, and get the job done...
Published: Oct 24, 2025 at 09:51 AM
To The Editor:
I am writing in support of Jim Gaston for the Board of Finance. In the 21 years I have lived in Newtown, I have known Jim to be a tireless volunteer for Newtown, not only during his past terms on the Board of Finance, but also on the B...
Published: Oct 24, 2025 at 09:49 AM
To The Editor:
Over the past year, my family has had the pleasure of getting to know Ben Ruben through our son’s t-ball team, where Ben volunteered as coach. What started as a connection on the field quickly grew into a genuine friendship. In that ti...