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Letter: Proud of getting some budget cuts
To the editor, A heartfelt thanks to the hundreds of Prospect voter-taxpayers who came out in the rain June 10 to voice their opinion on Mayor Bob’s budget plan. Although Mayor Bob prevailed by 62 votes on how he wants to spend our money on Friends of Bob and everyone else, we sent a... »
Letter: Tax relief ordinance unsustainable
To the editor, I am deeply saddened to see the Beacon Falls town budget fail at referendum. The town budget contained a very minor 0.1 mill increase. This equates to approximately $20 on a house valued at $200,000. The town budget represents the cost of running the town (minus the Region 16 school budget).... »
Oxford’s start reminds us of Woodland
Almost a decade ago — a decade?! — a new little school called Woodland Regional took the state high school sports scene by storm by winning a pair of football championships. It was pretty cool and pretty unique for a brand-new school in the heart of the state’s most tradition-packed area to announce itself... »
Letter: Actions of NHS students impress veteran
To the editor, Several of my veteran friends and I were privileged to speak about the Vietnam War to a few sophomore, junior and senior history classes at Naugatuck High School on May 16 and 21. Teachers Maria DaSilva and John Tenney have asked me the past few years to arrange these talks, and... »
Letter: Solution to collecting back taxes
To the editor, Since my previous letter to the editor regarding delinquent taxes in Beacon Falls, I have been told the combined amounts for real estate and vehicles exceeds $1 million. Rather than another tax increase, I would prefer to see more aggressive collections of delinquent taxes — as every tax dollar not collected... »
Letter: Now is not the time for a budget increase
To the editor, We all know that the economy is in bad shape right now. I know people who have not been given a raise in over four years. We all know someone who has lost a job and can’t find another one. The people of Prospect have spoken not once, but twice on... »
Letter: Council members discuss budget
To the editor, Since March, the Prospect Town Council has been working with the Mayor to prepare a budget for the Town of Prospect. We presented a budget which we felt was responsible and fair in addressing the needs of our citizens, while keeping in mind the cost of such needs. The public did... »
Letter: Budget failed on own merits
To the editor, While there might be temptation in some circles to blame the Region 16 referendum vote as the reason for two failures of the school budget, people should remember a referendum is simply a method of voting. A budget fails or passes on its own merits and whether those paying taxes believe... »
Letter: Feeling left out?
To the editor, The residents of Regency were recently invited to a “special” meeting. On Monday an email was delivered to the residents of the Regency at Prospect. It was sent from the assistant property manager of REI Property Management and stated: “Dear Residents: Mayor Bob Chatfield and Diane Lauber, Tax Collector, will be... »
Letter: Laurel Ledge students impress at talent show
To the editor, On Wednesday night, May 22, Laurel Ledge Elementary School held their annual school-wide talent show. What an entertaining night … the talent was amazing. To see our students in a different light was incredible. There were 29 acts which included Irish dancing, karate performances, singing, dancing, gymnastics, comedy, keyboards, drums, electric... »