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To the Editor, Hello, Neighbors. My name is Laura Miller, and I would like your vote for Legislative Council, District 1. Currently, I serve on the Board of Finance, a position that has given me a deeper understanding of the town’s financial workings...

To the Editor: Why I Would Like to Earn Your Support to be Elected/Re-Elected to the Board of Finance: My wife, Stephanie, and I raised our four children, Tara, Jimmy, Kelley and Owen on Main Street in Newtown since 1991. Our children flourished in p...

To the Editor: There is a saying, “if you want something done give it to someone who is busy.” Whoever came up with that phrase had Bruce Walczak in mind. He is president of his own successful relocation business and still takes the time to service h...

To the Editor: I have had the pleasure of knowing Neil Chaudhary and his family for over six years. During that time, I have witnessed Neil support many different organizations in town with his volunteer efforts. I am always impressed by his continuo...

To the Editor: I am writing to endorse Ben Ruben for Legislative Council District 3. I met Ben, his wife, and son over a year ago, by chance, at Dickinson Park with my family. Our families immediately became close, spending many summer days and weeke...

To the Editor: I am writing to endorse Bruce Walczak for the Board of Education in this Fall’s election. I have known Bruce for over ten years and have always enjoyed his outgoing personality and engagement in many social issues. When I think about e...

To the Editor: Because of all the dedicated volunteers who serve Newtown as members of the volunteer fire departments, our volunteer ambulance and the many town boards, commissions and committees, Newtown citizens enjoy the benefits of this very liva...

EDITOR'S NOTE: At approximately 10am on Friday, September 22, The Newtown Bee was notified that Saturday and Sunday's Newtown Arts Festival outdoor activities are being canceled due to dangerous weather forecast for the weekend. Friday night's ou...

In Loving Memory of Donna Dean June 19, 1959 — September 24, 2022 On Your First Anniversary In Heaven Our time together was special And all the memories made And although you live in heaven now Those memories never fade We think of you so often And r...

John H. Matern, 94, joined the Church Triumphant on September 18, 2023. He was born in Schenectady, N.Y., to William and Pearl Booth Matern on August 5, 1929. John graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1947 and earned his BSEE from Union Colleg...