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Senate candidates woo local voters
BEACON FALLS — Recent poll numbers indicate that whoever secures the GOP nomination to run for U.S. Sen. Chris Dodd’s available seat in Congress this year will fight an uphill battle against Democratic contender Richard Blumenthal, Connecticut’s popular attorney general. Republican Rob Simmons, a Vietnam veteran and former CIA intelligence officer and U.S. Representative, lags... »
Recount settles tie in Beacon Falls
BEACON FALLS — A recount Tuesday broke a tie between Republican William L. Fredericks and Democrat Elizabeth T. Falzone for the Region 16 Board of Education. Incumbent Fredericks won the seat by a difference of eight votes, Moderator Mildred Kevit said. Fredericks received 899, and Falzone, 891, she said. According to the Nov. 3 tally,... »
Prospect Senior Center debars Mallon
PROSPECT — Every now and again, Republican Mayor Bob Chatfield pops in to the Prospect Senior Center. Seniors say he’s just checking in, saying hi, asking if anyone needs anything. But in an election season, there’s a fine line between what Chatfield’s made a habit over his 32-year tenure as chief executive and what could... »
Three candidates, two seats in Beacon Falls
BEACON FALLS — Only one contender in the upcoming Region 16 Board of Education election, in which two Beacon Falls seats are open, attended a candidates forum organized by the Laurel Ledge School parent-teacher organization. Republican Bill Fredericks made brief remarks and answered questions; two others, Liz Falzone and Sheryl Feducia, had previous commitments and... »
It’s experience vs. change in Prospect
PROSPECT — Mayor Bob Chatfield, the state’s longest-tenured chief executive, hopes voters will think of an old catchphrase when they cast their ballots Nov. 3. “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” said Chatfield, 65, a Republican who has served 16 consecutive terms, spanning 32 years. Democratic challenger Charles Mallon, however, is optimistic that a more... »
Cable, Krenesky vie for votes
BEACON FALLS — Come Election Day on Nov. 3, voters will face a choice between the time-tested leadership of Democratic incumbent Sue Cable and the varied, colorful experience of Town Historian and Selectman Mike Krenesky for the first selectman seat. Cable has served five terms in the capacity of first selectman. She can claim a... »