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To the Editor: Newtown is blessed that Jeff Capeci has decided to run for First Selectman! There’s no one better-suited to take the helm after Dan Rosenthal. I had the pleasure of working with Dan while I served on the Legislative Council, and I was ...

To the Editor Let’s talk common sense. It doesn’t matter a whole lot whether Jeff Capeci is a Democrat, a Republican or Unaffiliated. (He’s a Republican.) The fact is … Jeff is Newtown personified and the perfect choice for our next First Selectman. ...

To the Editor: It is my pleasure to submit this letter in support of Todd Higgins, incumbent candidate for the Newtown Board of Education in this upcoming election. One of the qualities that truly sets Todd apart is his ability to make well-informed ...

To the Editor: Newtown has a municipal election in five weeks. The last municipal election had a low turnout. Please vote, to make sure you have a say in how our town is run. And if you want Newtown’s government to focus on the issues affecting Newto...

June 21, 1957 - September 4, 2023 I'm free Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free I'm following the path God laid for me I took His hand when I heard Him call I turned my back and left it all I could not stay another day To laugh, to love, to work or ...

To the Editor: Here is our 4th and (for now) final commentary on climate change, where we share information on different aspects of this urgent and complex global issue. For many Newtown residents our yards and gardens are an important aspect of our ...

To the Editor: The values of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) do not have a political affiliation, and for that reason, neither does Newtown Allies for Change (NAFC). DEI are core values in any democracy. Everyone in our town can take part in f...

To the Editor: I am adding my voice to the chorus endorsing Bruce Walczak for Newtown Board of Education. I have known Bruce for over ten years, first and foremost as a neighbor. A great one. Bruce enthusiastically supports any number of local charit...

To the Editor: There’s something to be said about experience, poise, a collaborative open mind, and a level head as predictors of success in high-impact, high pressure roles like Chief Executive. These assets are necessary to a smooth transition of l...

“A free press is the guardian of democracy. In whatever form, it must be preserved.” —Charlotte Tillar Schexnayder (1923-2020), member of the Arkansas House of Representatives and publisher and editor of The Dumas (AR) Clarion. As local daily newspap...