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SHOP Says Thank You By Sharon Doherty

Published: Jun 29, 2016 12:00 AM

To the Editor: On behalf of SHOP (Sandy Hook Organization For Prosperity), I would like to thank the Newtown Lions Club for their donation to help offset the cost of new flags, and to Bill Halstead an...

Newtown Pollinator Week A Huge Success
By Mary Wilson and Holly Kocet

Published: Jun 27, 2016 12:00 AM

To the Editor:The Newtown Bee for co-sponsoring the event, writing articles and publishing all the students' creations in The Bee. Many thanks to First Selectman Pat Llodra for proclaiming June 20 thr...

Humble Appreciation For Those Who Give
By Terence Noonan and Jennifer Smith

Published: Jun 27, 2016 12:00 AM

To the Editor: Again Newtown and Sandy Hook have surpassed our wildest dreams, and all we can offer in return is our humblest thanks and appreciation. This May, a team of eight volunteers from Newtown...

Positive Response To Tragedy By Jan Lee Brookes

By Newtown Bee

Published: Jun 21, 2016 12:00 AM

To the Editor:The Bee staff for your response to the massacre in Orlando. Thank you to In particular, I am grateful for John Voket's article on the LGBT community from Newtown, the editorial entitled...

Violence From Lack Of Peace By Joseph E. Vallely

Published: Jun 21, 2016 12:00 AM

To the Editor: Regarding the mass murders which continue in the United States, it is important to recall the counsel given by the mother of Jesus the Christ at the village of Fatima, Portugal, in 1917...

Thank You For Offering Hope By Karyn Holden

By Newtown Bee

Published: Jun 20, 2016 12:00 AM

To the Editor: Like any year, children are excited that summer vacation is here. But for the children of Sandy Hook Elementary at Chalk Hill, it's also time to say good-bye and embark on the next part...

An Open Letter to the Town of Monroe
By Karen Wilk

By Newtown Bee

Published: Jun 20, 2016 12:00 AM

Dear Residents of the Town of Monroe: How do we begin to thank you? How do we express our gratitude when words are not enough? Just over three years ago, the community of Sandy Hook experienced a most...

The Insurance Shell Game By Mike Clark

By Newtown Bee

Published: Jun 20, 2016 12:00 AM

To the Editor: Your health insurers article (page 14B, June 10 edition) highlights the scam that is the Connecticut Health Exchange. No one ever takes the blame for the ACA shell game that Obama const...

Another Successful LobsterFest

Published: Jun 18, 2016 12:00 AM

To the Editor: On behalf of this year's LobsterFest Committee - myself, Mike Burton, Ryan Capozziello, Ryan Clark, Matt Dobson, George Lockwood, Jr and Karl Sieling Jr - and the officers and members o...

Home Front Project A Joint Effort By Gordon Williams

By Newtown Bee

Published: Jun 14, 2016 12:00 AM

To the Editor: I would like to take a moment to thank the people who were involved in a recent Home Front project. It was a joint project of the Newtown Lions and the Newtown Congregational Church. Ei...

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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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SHOP Says Thank You By Sharon Doherty

Newtown Pollinator Week A Huge Success By Mary Wilson and Holly Kocet

Humble Appreciation For Those Who Give By Terence Noonan and Jennifer Smith

Positive Response To Tragedy By Jan Lee Brookes

Violence From Lack Of Peace By Joseph E. Vallely

Thank You For Offering Hope By Karyn Holden

An Open Letter to the Town of Monroe By Karen Wilk

The Insurance Shell Game By Mike Clark

Another Successful LobsterFest

Home Front Project A Joint Effort By Gordon Williams

Newtown Pollinator Week A Huge Success
By Mary Wilson and Holly Kocet

Humble Appreciation For Those Who Give
By Terence Noonan and Jennifer Smith

An Open Letter to the Town of Monroe
By Karen Wilk