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Letter: Vote no on Prospect budget
To the editor, There is no greater wrath than from a politician scorned. Mayor Robert Chatfield’s response to voters’ April 29 defeat of his budget comes in many poison flavors. After his defeat, Mayor Bob immediately cut his budget request by $110,592. He did this by hitting the youth summer camp, the library, recreation... »
Letter: Writer challenges statement in letter
To the editor, In edition of the Citizens News, I must take issue with the editorial, “Teacher goes hand in hand with Earth Day,” a good letter about Tony Memoli’s passion for the environment and his good work to educate and teach. But I must challenge what author Len Yannielli said... »
Letter: Jr Hawks join new football league
To the editor, I am writing today in regards to youth football in our town of Prospect. Prospect youth football has been around for many years. I believe 19 with Pop Warner. In the last few years it seems interest has dwindled some in our town as well as in Beacon Falls the only... »
Letter: Out of sight, out of mind
To the editor, Instead of listing the death toll of our soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan, why not make a weekly section for these men and women who daily make the ultimate sacrifices for the freedom we have. It breaks my heart to read daily the hardships these heroes endure on their return home.... »
Letter: First Selectman issues apology
To the editor, Mr. Huk and the citizens of Beacon Falls: The 2013 campaign and budget season have begun with a vengeance, and only those involved in the process know of the ugliness and excruciating frustration it brings. However, my own tribulations did not give me an excuse to discredit Mr. Huk in my... »
Letter: Former clerk replies to letter
To the editor, Since I was one of “the small but very vocal portion of the town” residents that Mr. Smith was speaking of regarding his proposed increase of 169 percent for the first selectman position, I must respond to his letter to the editor. As former clerk of the Board of Finance and... »
Letter: Post Office participating in food drive
To the editor, On Saturday, May 11 the National Association of Letter Carriers will be holding their annual nationwide food drive. Letter carriers across the country will be collecting food left at mail boxes as they deliver your mail and the letter carriers of Naugatuck will also be participating in the drive as they... »
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... »