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To the Editor:
Local elections have the largest impact on our day-to-day lives and especially in our school system. The Board of Education sets policy for our school systems, takes the first pass at the school budget, and hires/fires the Superintendent. Read More
To the Editor:
The Board of Finance is an important arm of the Monroe Town Government. It provides oversight and guidance for the budget process and expenditures throughout the fiscal year. Read More
To the Editor:
I feel compelled to respond to some of the criticisms directed to Nick Kapoor and the Monroe Democratic Town Committee as a result of its decision to not renominate John Ostaszewski for a third term on the Board of Finance. Read More
To the Editor:
As a lifelong resident of this community, I sit with a heavy heart this morning as I write my thoughts. Read More
To the Editor:
Too often, people skip their local elections, believing they are less important than national and state contests. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Read More
Editor’s Note: State Rep. Tony Scott submitted this letter on July 12.
To the Editor:
Connecticut residents and their representatives should not allow governance by emergency order to become our “new normal”. Read More
To the Editor:
Without commenting on the specifics of any particular incident, I believe recent accidents on Hattertown Road are a wake-up call regarding the unsafe speeding and distracted driving that is pervasive on this busy street. Read More
To the Editor,
While the General Assembly technically crossed the statutory finish line for the 2021 session when we adjourned on Wednesday, much of our work remains unfinished as we gear up for a special session in the next few days. Read More
To the Editor:
As expected, the upcoming fiscal year budget was a challenge, to say the least. Roughly one year ago, immediately after the COVID-19 public health emergency was declared, our annual budget referendum was cancelled by executive order of the Governor.
Editor’s note: The following is a letter to town families from Monroe public schools:
Dear Parents/Guardians,
For the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year, the National School Lunch Program will provide breakfast and lunch for all children through the age of 18 who live in Monroe at no cost. Read More