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To the Editor: If there is one government agency that every single American should support, it is the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Surely we all want access to clean air, land and water for ourselves and our families. The mission of the ...

To the Editor: Did you know there is a new podcast focused on Newtown? “Two Guys and a Pint,” created by Gavin Arneth and Brian Hartgraves, dives into everything related to our beloved town. With 14 episodes already, we’ve had the pleasure of hosting...

To the Editor: Newtown has a very strong budget process. It starts with the First Selectman and the Chair of the Board of Education submitting a first draft to the Board of Selectmen. The Selectmen then make approved changes, often so the Board of Fi...

To the Editor: On Friday, February 28, the world witnessed who trump truly is: a despicable, ignorant and an immoral bully! Throughout history, the United States has been a shining beacon of hope for so many. Unfortunately, that no longer is the case...

To the Editor: Has your household budget increased? I’m a senior on a fixed income, and I watch every penny I spend. Every time I go to the grocery store, prices have gone up substantially. And how about those electric bills? And health insurance? If...

To the Editor: I am very concerned about misstatements regarding curbside recycling that appeared in a Newtown Bee article about our First Selectman’s conversation with Newtown senior citizens. The comments that only a minimum amount of materials in ...

To the Editor: Here is a suggested plaque for a White House Oval Office wall. “If you say what is ain’t, if you say what ain’t is, you ain’t what you say you is.” Words of a Southern Black Preacher. Jim Wright Newtown

To the Editor: The title “Leader of the Free World” can no longer be used to describe the President of the United States. Elected with 49.9% of the vote, Trump is looking to rewrite history and overturn the world order as we know it. Russia invaded U...

To the Editor: “Let The Citizens Have a Voice in Curbside Recycling” for illuminating the issues of the Town’s consideration for eliminating this vital service from their budget. Trouble is, the cost doesn’t go away, it just transfers to the 60%+ use...

With the fates of three potentially impactful subdivisions decided — 2-4-6-8 Riverside Road in late November 2024, and 20-60 Castle Hill Road and Vessel Technology’s affordable housing plan at 4 Berkshire Road and 22 Oakview Road in February — the to...