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A Word Of Thanks By Gary Costa and Julie Barbeau

Published: Aug 23, 2016 12:00 AM

To the Editor:The Newtown Bee for taking pictures. Did you know that September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month? Well, these people did: Heather Morrison of Sandy Hook, Liz Milazzo of Brookfield, L...

Good People In This World By Siobhan Greiner

Published: Aug 22, 2016 12:00 AM

To the Editor: I had lunch at the Newtown General Store on Tuesday, August 16, around 12:30 pm. I was there with my 3-year-old and 1-year-old girls after visiting the EverWonder Children's Museum for ...

Help The Newtown Fund Help Others
By Linda Bates

Published: Aug 22, 2016 12:00 AM

To the Editor:www.thenewtownfund.org) or send checks payable to The Newtown Fund to PO Box 641, Newtown, CT 06470. We need your help. Let's face it. Nonprofit organizations are finding it harder and h...

A Lot For Seniors At NYA By Vicki Boccuzzi

Published: Aug 19, 2016 12:00 AM

To the Editor: We want to extend a huge thank you to NYA (Newtown Youth Academy) for the warm welcome they gave the senior citizens of Newtown. About 40 guests from "Friends of Newtown Seniors" were i...

Delayed Mowing A Benefit To Meadows
By Mary Gaudet-Wilson

Published: Aug 19, 2016 12:00 AM

To the Editor: Members of Protect Our Pollinators would like to thank the Parks and Recreation Department for delaying any mowing of the meadow near Elm Drive and Barb's Trail. This lovely meadow has ...

Needed: Mathematically Literate Adults By Erin Birden

Published: Aug 15, 2016 12:00 AM

To the Editor: During a parent teacher conference, a father lamented the "Common Core math" that he did not understand. Why couldn't his child just learn the algorithm for adding and subtracting two a...

Extending Gratitude By Sarah W. Middeleer

Published: Aug 10, 2016 12:00 AM

To the Editor: The Pootatuck Watershed Association once again extends our gratitude to our intrepid, cheerful volunteers. On July 30, a hearty group led by intern Cole Baldino, and including a number ...

Sandy Hook Center Perfect For Memorial
By John and Ginny Chion

Published: Aug 08, 2016 12:00 AM

To the Editor: I'd like to offer a thought concerning the Sandy Hook Memorial. Ginny and I are Sandy Hook residents for over 40 years and probably consider this as much our home town as anywhere else....

O'Grady The Judge To Stand Before
By Frances Pulle

Published: Aug 04, 2016 12:00 AM

To the Editor:To Kill A Mockingbird: "You never really understand a person ... until you climb into his skin and walk around in it." You didn't plan on it, but here you are standing before a judge. Yo...

A Preferred Choice By Joan Gereg-Bradley

Published: Aug 03, 2016 12:00 AM

To The Editor: Dan O'Grady becomes the clear choice for Judge of Probate in the upcoming Republican Primary for several reasons. First, Dan O'Grady served as Judge of Probate for 20 years before regio...

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Democratic Women’s Caucus Endorses Moore

This is a bizarre and misleading letter to our Newtown Bee. There has not been a Democratic Women's Caucus in Newtown. If there is one now, it was recently (and quietly) formed. I had expressed interest. I wasn't invited. And it was apparently formed without the official knowledge of the Democratic Town Committee. Who are its members? And why is it endorsing Brandon Moore, especially at this stage of the election process? Is this the endorsement of an established body of active women democrats or is it the preference of the two letter signers? Nothing against Brandon Moore, but Michelle Ku is also running for Connecticut State Assembly District 106. Michelle Ku, who is well-known in Newtown for her years of dedicated public service, Michelle Ku who has been a long-time advocate for women's issues, Michelle Ku who should have been invited to be a founding member of this so-called Democratic Women's Caucus. This Women's Caucus may only speak for the two people who signed this letter. It certainly doesn't speak for me, a democratic woman in Newtown.

Mrs. Schull was an amazing teacher. She taught my son and daughter. For my son Ross she created a friendship bench for students to sit on while waiting at the front entrance. I will always remember her for that kindness.

Julie Maxwell Shull

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My darling, You were the best GRANDmother a child could ask for. You created so many great memories & traditions that I have passed down to your Great grandchildren. You brought joy into every room you stepped into. Your laughter, singing, whistling and the signature Rockettes high kicks, is something I will always hold in my heart. There was something about walking into your home and being greeted by your beautiful face. *kiss on each check* followed by HELLOOOOOO Darling! The classical music playing softly in the background and your love and comfort made your home, a safe space. Somewhere, where love knew no boundaries. It was so much more than a home. I aim for the same in my home, and play the classic music 24/7, but it will never be the same. I pray I can be 1/4 of GRAND, you put in GRANDmother. You were so resilient. You found the positive in every situation. I look up to you so much. I remember begging Mom and Dad for years to change my name to “Carmen”. They didn’t officially change my name, but eventually started calling me “Carmenita” as I am a little you. THE HONOR. You were there for me, no matter the day or hour. You were always the one who would talk me through whatever hard situation I was going through. When my baby passed away, I refused to talk to anyone for 3 weeks. Except for you. You said to me “Better days are coming, babes. There’s always a rainbow after the storm”. Of course, you were right, because you are GRAND. I picture you in heaven dancing and laughing with him. Uncle Jay playing the money game with him. To know you are with your children again & with mine does bring me some joy. Twas the night before Christmas & New Year’s Eve, will never be the same. Another tradition you created. A memory that will last forever. Not just with me, but for generations to come. It may not be the same, but we won’t let it die. It will live on, in your name. To be your first GRANDchild was a blessing. I could write an entire book about you & all the amazing things about you. Even though we were robbed of time together & it makes me angry, I know I will see you again. This isn’t a goodbye, but a “see you later”. Just like we ended every phone call. Ciao, darling. I love you. MWAH MWAH! Love your GRANDchild, Kimberly aka Carmenita

Carmen Accashian

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