To The Editor: Once again I want to thank you for your wide selection of columns especially the Wisconsin one. I am a shut-in who relies on my computer to read the news. I don’t have cable,and use the radio…
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Friday 12/07/2018
Posted: 07 December 2018 [08:19 PM] To the Editor, I believe that when Mayor Erin Stewart turns 35 she should run for president of the United States. Reason number one, she is smart. Reason number two, she knows politics. Reason number three, she is…
Tuesday 12/04/2018
Posted: 04 December 2018 [08:53 PM] By To The Editor, The December 2018 issue of “Connecticut Magazine” carried a letter from Mike Moran about football and players in Connecticut. His PS. noted “one of the strangest football games ever played in…
Sunday 12/02/2018
Posted: 02 December 2018 [07:35 PM] To The Editor: This is in response to Michael Russo’s letter titled “Reader urges more support of President Trump” that appeared in the Thursday, Nov. 29 edition of the New Britain Herald. For the record, Trump is NOT my president.…
Thursday 11/29/2018
Posted: 29 November 2018 [08:34 PM] By To The Editor: New Britain has a new program HOPE to aid in drug addition. Wheeler Clinic just received $2.7M in drug abuse grants. I would also like to think that other Connecticut towns have…
Wednesday 11/28/2018
Posted: 28 November 2018 [08:38 PM] By To The Editor: The way in which politics are playing out nowadays are rude and ignorant. This country has to become bi-partisan and these politicians need to stop worrying about padding their own pockets.…
Posted: 28 November 2018 [08:37 PM] By To The Editor: After practicing medicine for more than 42 years in New Britain, I will be retiring from practice in the middle of December 2018. It was an amazing practice and the time past…
Thursday 11/22/2018
Posted: 22 November 2018 [04:00 PM] To The Editor, Governor-elect Lamont has not even been inaugurated and his first item on his agenda is tolls. His campaign promise was no tolls. Our state is in such financial difficulties, he should be concentrating on ways to…
Posted: 22 November 2018 [03:56 PM] To The Editor, Mayor Erin Stewart needs to be commended for her performance as Mayor of New Britain, Conn. New Britain is thriving again under Mayor Stewart’s guidance. She has proved herself as a quality leader. New Britain…
Wednesday 11/21/2018
Posted: 21 November 2018 [06:11 PM] To The Editor: I don’t know the legality of this concept but you know it will be a lengthy process to try and get monies from the owners of the blighted properties. Why not offer them the option to…
Tuesday 11/20/2018
Posted: 20 November 2018 [08:08 PM] To The Editor: I live in New Hampshire, about 170 miles north of New Britain. I was born and raised in New Britain, left for the Boston area to attend college, and have lived in Massachusetts and New Hampshire ever…
Sunday 11/18/2018
Posted: 18 November 2018 [06:31 PM] To The Editor: The Friends of the Lucy Robbins Welles Library would like to thank everyone who came to our Fall Book Sale the last weekend of October and to all the people who donated items to the sale.…
Wednesday 11/14/2018
Posted: 14 November 2018 [09:05 PM] By To The Editor: Dear author of the “f you Ned Lamont” sign, I was thinking about how long it took you to get a big board/bed sheet, spray paint and the time it took to…
Monday 11/12/2018
Posted: 12 November 2018 [08:41 PM] To The Editor: Suburban Woman’s Club of New Britain sponsored a Rock n Roll Review dance on Sat. Nov 10 with proceeds going back to many charities in New Britain. We are grateful that we had so much support…
Friday 11/09/2018
Posted: 09 November 2018 [08:23 PM] By To The Editor: This past Sunday I had the pleasure of seeing the premiere of “Testament of Freedom - Let me tell you about Poland” - a new play by the local Polish amateur theater…
Posted: 09 November 2018 [08:22 PM] By To The Editor: Each year, approximately 1,200 Medicare patients, over the age of 65, are newly diagnosed with cancers of the blood across the U.S. For these individuals, medical science has advanced to make cellular…
Sunday 11/04/2018
Posted: 04 November 2018 [08:46 PM] By To The Editor: I would like to respond to the letter submitted by Rosemary Klotz. The local members of the Democratic Town Committee do not represent all Democrats in the city. The local Democratic…
Posted: 04 November 2018 [08:45 PM] By To The Editor: I would like to take a minute before the election to say thank you. It’s been an honor to have the opportunity to challenge for the seat in the 77th District.…
Wednesday 10/31/2018
Posted: 31 October 2018 [07:49 PM] To The Editor: The race in New Britain’s 24th District may be confusing. The endorsed Democrat, Rick Lopes, has been our state representative for six years, and has been doing a great job. He is a down to earth…
Posted: 31 October 2018 [07:48 PM] To The Editor I am proud to be talking about Sharon Beloin-Saavedra who is running for state representative from the 24th District. This includes in New Britain the voting places of Slade. Roosevelt, Vance, Gaffney and the VFW. Also,…
Monday 10/29/2018
Posted: 29 October 2018 [07:49 PM] Dear Editor: In Connecticut, as across the nation, Trump Republicans are trying to gain control of the governor’s office and state legislature. By doing this they hope to roll back laws affecting our civil liberties, voting rights, women’s health…
Sunday 10/28/2018
Posted: 28 October 2018 [08:47 PM] To The Editor: I urge all voters in the 24th House District to vote to reelect Rep. Rick Lopes. Rep. Lopes is a progressive champion working hard for the people of New Britain. Because of his leadership, the City…
Posted: 28 October 2018 [08:40 PM] To The Editor: We can’t afford business as usual at the state Capitol. When a public official accepts almost $100,000 a year from a special interest group, some people might call this a bribe, but the current state officials say…
Thursday 10/25/2018
Posted: 25 October 2018 [08:45 PM] To The Editor: I wish to take this time to thank state Rep. Chris Ziogas for his swift action and support right after the governor cut funding for military honors at times of funerals for our Veterans. When…
Posted: 25 October 2018 [08:39 PM] To The Editor: Just recently, one of your fellow New Englanders, Susan Collins(US Senator, R-Maine), gave a great speech supporting the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. After many, yet baseless, accusations by Dr. Christine Ford,…
Wednesday 10/24/2018
Posted: 24 October 2018 [08:51 PM] By To The Editor: I am writing in support of our next state representative for the 24th District, Sharon Beloin-Saavedra. Sharon’s service to the city of New Britain has prepared her for this role, she was…
Posted: 24 October 2018 [08:50 PM] By To The Editor: The “moving train” that Mr. Del Mastro derisively refers to is a program, The Equity Toolkit, that the Bristol Board of Education has agreed to pilot. The program seeks to support school…
Tuesday 10/23/2018
Posted: 23 October 2018 [05:46 PM] To The Editor: State Rep. Gary Byron has proven to be an effective representative for Newington. For four straight years he earned a 100 percent attendance and voting record ensuring our district was represented on every vote. Rep.…
Monday 10/22/2018
Posted: 22 October 2018 [07:37 PM] To The Editor: Ned Lamont wants to place tolls on trucks. Think what that would do for prices of goods. Yep, we will pay more. And, the democrats will be politically intoxicated with tolls and will certainly include every vehicle…
Posted: 22 October 2018 [07:35 PM] To The Editor: I would like to take this time to thank state Sen. Henri Martin, state Rep. Cara Palavlock D’Amato and state Rep. Whit Bett. for their years of support and honoring our local veterans. Not only did they…
Posted: 22 October 2018 [07:31 PM] To The Editor: An article in The Herald on Oct 19 “Lee encourages Tunxis students to get involved,” left me stunned and with a complete sense of hypocrisy on the part of Lee. As I presented to the Town…
Sunday 10/21/2018
Posted: 21 October 2018 [07:07 PM] To The Editor: It has always been my impression to attend Yale you were a pretty smart and intelligent individual but now I have to alter my opinion. Reading in the Herald “Yale students ask VA to change Lincoln…
Posted: 21 October 2018 [07:06 PM] To The Editor: We have known Kevin Fuller for many years, dating back to when he worked at Mountain View School. He was, and still is, an exemplary worker; being on time, on task, and on the job.…
Posted: 21 October 2018 [07:03 PM] To The Editor: I like Dave Rackliffe, the Republican candidate for the 79th Connecticut House District. Dave’s got vision, a quality that’s hard to find in our politicians these days. Dave sees the kind of state Connecticut can become. A…
Thursday 10/18/2018
Posted: 18 October 2018 [06:44 PM] To The Editor: I read with interest the comments of Alderman Daniel Salerno in support of his decision to vote against the two Lenard Engineering Common Council resolutions. One seeking to have Lenard refund all or a portion…
Posted: 18 October 2018 [06:42 PM] To The Editor: Am I the only one wondering why there are signs from the Republicans saying “It’s time to fix Connecticut” when they have been there four years each (Pavalock and Martin) and eight years (Whit Betts)? If…
Wednesday 10/17/2018
Posted: 17 October 2018 [06:21 PM] To The Editor: I am writing to support Dave Rackliffe’s candidacy for state representative from Bristol. I have known Dave for 25 years. We worked together in the hospital system for years and I have always found him to be…
Posted: 17 October 2018 [06:19 PM] To The Editor: The 24th District Democratic state Rep. Rick Lopes has been an effective leader in his community on key issues over the last two years and deserves to be re-elected on Nov. 6. When it comes to…
Posted: 17 October 2018 [06:16 PM] To The Editor: We would like to acknowledge Robert and Ryan Dupont of Dupont Funeral Home for the meticulous way they handled the preparation and arrangement of Jane Cyr’s recent funeral. Though some of the details were prearranged, when…
Sunday 10/14/2018
Posted: 14 October 2018 [08:10 PM] To The Editor: It is so important to re-elect Joe Aresimowicz this year. Joe has a proven record of delivering for us. He brings state grants to Berlin, keeping property taxes down, supports businesses, and brought $30 million for…
Posted: 14 October 2018 [08:08 PM] To The Editor: How many parents know that their kids may soon become subjects of a grand social experiment? The Bristol BOE has begun to embrace the theory of “White Privilege.” A workshop was conducted as a first step…
Friday 10/12/2018
Posted: 12 October 2018 [09:29 PM] To The Editor: This letter is in support of state Rep. William Petit and state Sen. Henri Martin. State Rep. Bill Petit recently spoke at a program for school safety at Plainville High School. He has a thorough…
Thursday 10/11/2018
Posted: 11 October 2018 [08:46 PM] By To The Editor: October is Domestic Violence Month. Hopefully many of you in the community know it. If you’re in an abusive relationship or know someone who is, help them before they suffer the…
Posted: 11 October 2018 [08:44 PM] By To The Editor: With unemployment at its lowest point in almost 50 years and record Dow Jones closings, one might say that the economy is booming. But Connecticut and its municipalities are struggling with…
Tuesday 10/09/2018
Posted: 09 October 2018 [08:36 PM] By To The Editor: Dr. William Petit has been a strong advocate for public health in the General Assembly. Dr. Petit’s experiences as a doctor gives him a unique perspective on the opioid crisis…
Monday 10/08/2018
Posted: 08 October 2018 [08:05 PM] To The Editor: Stopping the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh was not about 35 year old, unsubstantiated charges of sexual assault, or heavy drinking in college, or throwing ice cubes in a bar, or any of the other claims against him.…
Posted: 08 October 2018 [08:03 PM] To The Editor: Bullying: I know this is a subject that is brought up frequently in our schools to teach our children to respect each other. That each of us are unique, special and worthy of respect. Teaching them…
Wednesday 10/03/2018
Posted: 03 October 2018 [07:16 PM] To The Editor: November’s election is extremely important to all of us. Dan Malloy and the Democrats have devastated our state with tax increases, increased debt, big government and costly long-term union contracts. Just ask Joe Arsemowicz, who serves…
Posted: 03 October 2018 [07:13 PM] To The Editor: Although all the media attention lately has been focused on Washington, as election day approaches, I am urging voters in Bristol to pay attention to the local races. As Republican town chairperson, I want to share…
Sunday 09/30/2018
Posted: 30 September 2018 [08:18 PM] To The Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to endorse Dr. William Petit for re-election as the state representative for the 22nd District. I have had the pleasure of knowing Bill since our Plainville High School days…