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To The Editor: I’ve had the privilege of working alongside Bruce Walczak in the Newtown Lions Club for over 12 years, and I can say without hesitation: his dedication to service is unmatched. Bruce is an initiator, but before he develops a plan, he l...

To The Editor: It is our pleasure to offer our full endorsement of Paul Lundquist for Board of Selectmen. There couldn’t be a candidate more rooted in Newtown and fully focused on the whole of Newtown. We have known Paul for over 15 years and can say...

To The Editor: As former Town Clerk for the Town of Newtown for 20 years, I feel qualified to endorse Debbie Aurelia Halstead to continue as Newtown’s Town Clerk. In February 2005, Debbie came to my office to interview for the position of Assistant T...

To The Editor: My name is Susan F. Filan and I am writing in support of Jim Gaston’s Re-Election to the Board of Finance. I have been a State Prosecutor, practiced in Family Law and have taught at the University of Arizona School of Law. I have lived...

To The Editor: For voters who want to see Newtown continue its progress toward a better Fairfield Hills, the choice this election for the Board of Selectmen is clear: Jeff Capeci and Charlie Gardner. Even before becoming First Selectman, Jeff, as Cha...

To The Editor: It is my pleasure to write this letter of endorsement for Renee Weimann for Town Clerk. I have had the opportunity to work alongside her as a former Assistant Town Clerk where she consistently demonstrates professionalism and a commitm...

To The Editor: In 2005, Jeff Capeci and I were newcomers on the Legislative Council. We sat side by side for those first two years, listening to the more veteran council members, learning the language of policy, process, politics, and more. Jeff impr...

To The Editor: We regard Bruce Walczak to be the best person to fill the position of First Selectman for three reasons: 1. Bruce has clearly demonstrated a deep and sincere commitment through service to the well being of Newtown for over 20 years. 2....

To The Editor: Newtown has always been a community that values its people — but we’re reaching a point where many of our longtime residents can no longer afford to stay. 34% of our town’s population is age 55 or older. Seniors who have spent decades ...

To The Editor: I am writing to express my strong support for Barney Molloy’s candidacy for the Board of Finance. Over the last two years serving on the Board of Finance, Barney has demonstrated exceptional leadership. His work on reducing tax increas...