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Letter: Parents need to be more involved
To the editor, Was it that long ago when parents, relatives, and neighbors came together to help raise the children of the community? I grew up with a single parent. However, once I walked out of my front door, I suddenly had the eyes of everyone in my neighborhood. That was 30 almost 40... »
Letter: Town meetings are a rich New England tradition
To the editor, On April 19, close to 300 of our fellow residents came together at Community School to discuss and vote upon the town of Prospect’s municipal budget for 2012-2013. When the counting was finished the proposed budget was adopted, but what I found the most encouraging was how many folks came out... »
Letter: Cable thanks all for tribute
To the editor, I would like to thank all who participated on March 30 in celebrating with me all of our accomplishments over the past 20 plus years in Beacon Falls. The beautiful event was overwhelming and I was honored by your tribute and humbled by your support. I truly appreciate all the work... »
Letter: Gouveia is a real Earth angel
To the editor, The flash of white light stretched across the winter night sky. Eleven hardy onlookers gasped, as the brilliant band of light grew larger and larger. In what seemed a forever moment in time, the meteor, or part of an old satellite, disappeared into the western horizon. This wow moment happened at... »
Letter: Hidden Acres shows appreciation for volunteers
To the editor, As National Volunteer Appreciation Week approaches, Hidden Acres Therapeutic Riding Center, located in Naugatuck, would like to take an opportunity to thank our dedicated corps of volunteers. In the past six months, Hidden Acres has strived to increase the number of special needs children served in our therapeutic horseback riding program.... »
Letter: Team Impulse says thanks
To the editor, On Thursday, March 29, the Woodland Regional High School robotics team, Team Impulse, held a “Meet the Bot Night” fundraiser at the high school. The event was held not only to raise money to compete in the VEX Worlds global competition California in April, but also to raise awareness in the... »
Letter: First Selectman talks Beacon Falls
(Editor’s note: This letter is the April First Selectman’s letter that appears on the Beacon Falls town website submitted by First Selectman Gerard Smith.) To the editor, Work at Tobey’s Pond continues briskly. Under the able supervision of Rich Minnick, the northern spillway has been stabilized; brush has been cut, branches chipped, and necessary... »
Letter: Open space vital in borough
To the editor, The greatest need in Naugatuck concerning land is passive open space, that is land with no impervious surfaces, no hard surfaces. Some people have mentioned the need to protect wildlife habitat. Passive open space does that. Land in the hands of private developers has led to sprawl throughout Naugatuck and higher... »
Letter: Trooper Cipriano will be missed
To the editor, Goodbye Cip. “From this day on … when I look back on the past … I will smile … and say to myself … I never thought I could do it … but I did … I over came all the people who tried to bring me down.” (Author unknown) “You... »
Letter: Accounting method not transparent
To the editor, I refer to your report of Feb. 24 on the Golf Commission’s decision to increase the fees in general. In September 2011, I received from Mr. McAllister the financial data of the last two years and I could not agree more with Mr. Corbett on his comments on the shortfall in... »