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Letter: Concerns voiced over state of schools
To the editor, I have debated for many months on whether I should write and voice concerns for what goes on in our schools and how it affects our children. I work in one of the elementary schools here in the valley. I have seen many changes in my time in the school and... »
Letter: Consider running for public office
To the editor, Have you ever considered running for public office? A better Prospect starts with you. As we come into the nominating and caucus period of this year’s (2013) municipal elections you have a unique opportunity to be considered for the Democratic ticket being constructed now for the Town of Prospect. The process... »
Letter: Town should embrace tax relief for retirees
(Editor’s note: The following letter was written to Beacon Falls First Selectman Gerard Smith and submitted to the Citizen’s News as a letter to the editor.) Dear Mr. Smith, Firstly, thank you for serving. As you are undoubtedly aware we are still in a recession, although things have gotten somewhat better from an economical... »
Letter: Youth services thanks Girl Scouts
To the editor, We wanted to extend a word of thanks to the Girl Scouts and adults from Troop 60266 for creating such a welcoming atmosphere downstairs at the Grange. Alyssa Varesio, Sidney Sills and Ariana Sherwood did such a wonderful job painting under the guidance of Tracy Varesio and Home Depot. Along with... »
Letter: BOE should start budget over
To the editor, I was unable to make either of the Board of Education presentations (April 10 and April 16) of the budget due to family health reasons. The below letter was read into the minutes each time (unfortunately as correspondence instead of public comment) and I was told was going to be handed... »
Letter: Finance chair responds to letter
To the editor, I was disappointed First Selectman Smith chose a public letter to voice his concerns on the budget process, well after the fact, instead of contacting me directly. Though this is not how I handle issues, I’m left with no choice but to respond. Prior to the budget sessions I requested a... »
Letter: Teacher goes hand in hand with Earth Day
To the editor, Earth Day 2013 and Tony Memoli. Why do they go together so well? I’m going to focus on one of this educator’s contributions to Naugatuck that changed the environmental history of our town. Just as important are two aspects of Tony Memoli’s teaching that he does every day. Earth Day is... »
Letter: Taxpayers urged to learn about budget
To the editor, I am writing in response to the April letter from the First Selectman. Mr. Smith stated that since 2005, he has been an advocate for making the position of first selectman full-time. When this position that he advocated was objected to by his opponents in 2011, Mr. Smith wrote (Citizen’s News,... »
Letter: First Selectman discusses budget process
(Editor’s note: This letter is the May First Selectman’s letter that appears on the Beacon Falls town website.) To the editor, On March 11, 2013, the Board of Selectmen approved a 2013-2014 proposed municipal budget by a 2-1 vote and forwarded the document to the Board of Finance for review, adjustments, comments and to... »
Letter: Focus on mental health issues
To the editor, The massacre at Sandy Hook has motivated most lawmakers and wannabes too, to want to impose all kinds of restrictions on the purchase of gun and ammunition. Also, among the anticipated restrictions is an international background check. Most of these mass murders are committed by people with some type of mental... »