To the Editor: What a spectacular day for a parade! To our Grand Marshal Ruth Newquist, we say a special thank you. Your artistic talents and your dedication to SCAN enrich Newtown and those around us...

To the Editor: I appreciated Mr LaPorta's letter of last week [“Some Ideas To Save The Flagpole”] mostly due to its positive and constructive nature. I would like to add a No. 6. to his ideas:  "SLOW ...

To the Editor: Two years ago Republicans posed the question, “Where do we go from here?”  We had been through some difficult times and have still managed to maintain a high quality of life for all cit...

To the Editor: It has come to my knowledge that both our US senators and our congresswoman are marching in lockstep with the Obama administration on the Iran treaty. When asked why, their answer is, “...

To the Editor: Newtown’s Beautiful Baby contest has got to be the most fun and rewarding volunteer work I have ever done. The children are all so adorable, and what a wonderful national non-profit Hom...

To the Editor: I just wanted to give a public thank you to the kind person who found my wallet and turned it in during the Newtown 5k last Saturday. The whole morning was a great experience with the r...

To the Editor: My passion for public service has inspired me to run for the Board of Education in Newtown, and I know my unique skill set will benefit the students and members of our community. Curren...

To the Editor: I came to Newtown on Monday, September 7 to participate in the Labor Day Parade along with other members of the Eastern Vintage Police Car Association.  The crowd was wonderful and the ...

To the Editor: I was honored when Rudy Magnan and Stephen Rosenblatt contacted my office earlier this year and asked if I would like to join them for a senior recognition day event in Newtown. While I...

To the Editor: It is a difficult time to make sense of what is happening in public education today.  Our political and educational leaders have adopted a “business-minded” strategy that does not ring ...