By GARY HENRIKSON To the Editor: The House managers have made a compelling argument in Donald Trump’s impeachment trial. Trump’s use of incendiary language and violent imagery to willfully incite the deadly neo-Nazi mob of his minions to storm the…
Posted: 12 February 2021 [09:10 PM] Posted: 12 February 2021 [09:06 PM] By STEVE WHINFIELD To the Editor: There are bills where unity can be met. Our country is split on many issues and we now have a president who wants to build unity in a time where none exist. I…
Posted: 12 February 2021 [09:04 PM] By MARGARET PEALER To the Editor: I for one am wondering why our illustrious mayor is taking down trees all over Bristol. Then she widened Riverside Avenue then turned around and made the three lanes down to two and put…
Posted: 27 January 2021 [08:53 PM] By RICHARD BARANOWSKI To the Editor: Federal and state Democrats will be meeting soon to raise your taxes. Do you really understand how much money in taxes you are currently paying? Let me help with a little math. Start…
Posted: 17 January 2021 [09:02 PM] By DANTE TAGARIELLO To the Editor: Just last week, two Democratic state senators from Fairfield County, Sens. Will Haskell (Wilton) and Alex Kasser (Greenwich), have once again proposed a bill to support highway tolling. Both senators have proposed the…
Posted: 17 January 2021 [09:01 PM] THE BRISTOL HISTORICAL SOCIETY To the Editor: The Bristol Historical Society, as other organizations, had to curtail programming and was unable to open during the covid-19 pandemic. This certainly impacted finances and the ability of BHS to raise the revenues…
Posted: 04 January 2021 [09:04 PM] By KATE MCOMBER To the Editor: The arts are essential and they need our help. In March, the City of Hartford asked the Greater Hartford Arts Council to survey a number of local arts organizations about how they were…
Posted: 04 January 2021 [09:02 PM] By ALEX SOKLOW To the Editor: If President Biden agrees to a pact with Iran or North Korea, we must be allowed to inspect suspected sites without a waiting period. If there is a waiting period, they can move…
Posted: 04 January 2021 [09:01 PM] By JACOB SWATHI To the Editor: As our own country struggles with the battle against covid-19, some may have forgotten the global scale of this disease, especially in third-world countries. Due to limited manufacturing and the preorders of wealthy…
Posted: 20 December 2020 [08:16 PM] By KIM SHINKOSKEY To the Editor: Americans late in 2020 have found our first, if likely our last, common rallying point since 2016. That wonderful place of agreement is priority vaccination of healthcare workers. In this, we all believe.…
Posted: 20 December 2020 [08:15 PM] To the Editor: Nuchie’s Restaurant will be missed. The “Christmas Wishes for Kids” event has been sponsored by the Mid-State Association of Realtors and Nuchies, for more than 25 years, Dave and Mike Pasqualicchio have given their all…
Posted: 07 December 2020 [09:03 PM] By MARK PARKINSON AND SCOTT TITTLE To the Editor: Dear Governors, Thank you for your leadership in response to this unprecedented health crisis and the action your administrations have undertaken to help nursing homes and assisted living communities protect our…
Posted: 23 November 2020 [08:11 PM] By TIM GAMACHE To the Editor: The Bristol Veterans Council would like to express our appreciation to those high school student volunteers who assisted with reading the names of Bristol Veterans who passed away in the last year. Without…
Posted: 29 October 2020 [09:19 PM] By MEL BARDELL To the Editor: Over the last 4 months, I have had the pleasure of volunteering with #andrewforbristol’s campaign. Not only has it been an incredibly rewarding learning experience - regarding even just a small portion of…
Posted: 28 October 2020 [09:19 PM] By ELLEN ZOPPO-SASSU To the Editor: I want to share a few reasons why I am enthusiastic about the election and the potential of electing Mary Fortier and Andrew Rasmussen-Tuller, as well as re-electing Chris Ziogas to represent Bristol in…
Posted: 28 October 2020 [09:18 PM] By ERNIE PITTI To the Editor: “I am a senior and an unabashed, enthusiastic supporter of Cara Pavalock-D’Amato! To those who may ask why, let me say first and foremost, she works for all of us! She knows how to…
Posted: 28 October 2020 [09:17 PM] By MARK J. SCIOTA To the Editor: On Nov. 3, 2020, there will be a $10 million referendum for road improvements on the ballot. If approved, it is a serious responsibility to utilize these funds as effectively as possible.…
Posted: 27 October 2020 [09:26 PM] By PAUL ZAGORSKY To the Editor: I write in support of Emmanuel “Manny” Sanchez as New Britain state representative. He has served the city’s interests well as an alderman for 10 years and will do so as state representative.…
Posted: 27 October 2020 [09:24 PM] By TIM GAMACHE To the Editor: As Election Day nears, I would like to voice my support for the Democratic Team of Mary Fortier (state senate, 31st), Andrew Rasmussen-Tuller (state rep., 77th), Chris Ziogas (state rep., 79th) and Dean Kilbourne…
Posted: 27 October 2020 [09:22 PM] By CHRIS, TIM, LISA AND NICOLE MAYNARD To the Editor: The Maynard Family is proud to support Dean Kilbourne as judge of probate. Our father was Judge Robert Maynard. He was elected as probate judge and served honorably from…
Posted: 27 October 2020 [09:19 PM] By CHRIS PALMIERI To the Editor: I would like to share my support for the $10 million roads improvement referendum in Southington. This is the next step in a long-range plan to improve our 214 miles of this…
Posted: 27 October 2020 [09:17 PM] By ROSEMARY MORANTE To the Editor: I am writing in support of Mary Fortier, an outstanding candidate for the state senate in the 31st District. Mary has been elected to multiple terms on the Bristol City Council. She is…
Posted: 27 October 2020 [09:15 PM] By MATT BENNETT To the Editor: I’m writing in support of Senator Henri Martin who is seeking re-election in Connecticut’s 31st Senatorial District which includes Bristol, Harwinton, Plainville, Plymouth and Thomaston. I moved to Bristol a couple of years…
Posted: 27 October 2020 [09:12 PM] By DONALD CHAMBERLIN To the Editor: I believe some balance must be added to the op-ed article in the Thursday Oct. 22, 2020 Herald entitled, “Why Senate Republicans deserve to lose a number of seats.” Contrary to what the article…
Posted: 26 October 2020 [09:06 PM] By FRANK N. NICASTRO, SR. To the Editor: The voters in Bristol and Plymouth will be electing a new judge of probate to fill the vacancy which will be left by our current retiring judge, Andre Dorval. With…
Posted: 26 October 2020 [09:03 PM] By VICTORIA TRIANO To the Editor: “Shall the Town of Southington appropriate $10 million for cost related to the 2020-2021 road and bridge improvement program and authorize the issue of $10 million bonds and notes to finance the appropriation?” I…
Posted: 26 October 2020 [09:02 PM] By TOM LOMBARDI To the Editor: I am writing in support of the referendum question for infrastructure (roads and bridges) upgrades. The $12 million investment would be allocated over a period of four years and would provide the majority…
Posted: 26 October 2020 [09:00 PM] By HELEN BERGENTY To the Editor: I am supporting David X. Sullivan to represent us in the United States Congress. David supports commonsense law and order, not anarchy. This is the kind of representation we need in Washington…
Posted: 26 October 2020 [08:59 PM] By HELEN BERGENTY To the Editor: I am urging my fellow residents of Plainville to support the re-election of both Henri Martin to represent us in the state senate and Dr. William Petit to represent us in the state House…
Posted: 26 October 2020 [08:56 PM] By CASSANDRA CLARK To the Editor: I am supporting the re-election of President Donald Trump. He turned the American economy around when the pundits said it couldn’t be done. He has cut down on the number of illegal…
Posted: 25 October 2020 [08:56 PM] By MIKE SEL SANTO To the Editor: This Election Day, the taxpayers of Southington have a very important decision to make. We need to decide whether or not to spend $10 million to repair and/or replace hundreds of miles…
Posted: 25 October 2020 [08:51 PM] By DANIEL O. TULLY To the Editor: Over the next two weeks you will see numerous letters about how great the candidates are, encouraging you to vote on November 3rd. I believe my letter is a bit different in…
Posted: 21 October 2020 [09:04 PM] By THE PLYMOUTH DEMOCRATIC TOWN COMMITTEE To the Editor: From the Plymouth Democratic Town Committee to our friends and neighbors of every party: As we approach Election Day, many in town have expressed concern over the plan for in-person voting…
Posted: 19 October 2020 [09:09 PM] By SANDY STAFFORD To the Editor: I am writing this letter to express my support for Mary Fortier for State Senate. Many people know Mary from her distinguished record of service as a city councilwoman: the thoughtful communicator, the…
Posted: 19 October 2020 [09:03 PM] By Mike Urrunaga To the Editor: I like to elect leaders I know will get things done. That is why I am endorsing JoAnn Angelico-Stetson as our representative in the state house. JoAnn’s extensive experience in business coupled with…
Posted: 18 October 2020 [08:50 PM] By SALVATORE BORDONARO To the Editor: Donna Veach is a great candidate who will work hard towards restoring fiscal sanity in this state. As a business and community leader, Donna has the experience and toughness to fight for us.…
Posted: 18 October 2020 [08:49 PM] By LAURIE WOJCULEWICZ To the Editor: Sometime in the 1970s, I became active with the Guild of the Blessed Sacrament of St. Matthew Parish here in Forestville. I’m still active to this day, or I will be after this…
Posted: 18 October 2020 [08:48 PM] By NANCY L. JOHNSON To the Editor: I write in enthusiastic support of David Sullivan for 5th District Congressman. He listens well, acts effectively and brings to Washington a desperately needed problem-solver approach. He is an active listener, listening…
Posted: 15 October 2020 [09:11 PM] By JEFFREY CAGGIANO To the Editor: Senator Henri Martin should be re-elected to the state Senate. His strong commitment to our district has been consistent. Henri has worked to keep individuals and families financially intact, both before and during the…
Posted: 14 October 2020 [09:17 PM] By MARIANNE HEFFERNAN To the Editor: When I was a newspaper reporter, I met a fierce defender of justice. He was a relentless assistant U.S. Attorney who started his days earlier than anyone I knew, and ended them late.…
Posted: 14 October 2020 [09:16 PM] By TIM GRADY To the Editor: Once again it’s election year and once again the Democrat candidate for the 30th House seat, JoAnn Angelico-Stetson is running from her own progressive liberal agenda. Less than a year ago she authored…
Posted: 14 October 2020 [09:15 PM] By JACOB ROCCO To the Editor: Senator Henri Martin understands the needs of locally owned small businesses. He has been a part of the Bristol business community for years and is the man to represent Bristol in the 31st Senate…
Posted: 13 October 2020 [08:17 PM] By DANNY CARRIER To the Editor: State Senator Henri Martin has been a strong advocate for our public schools here in Plainville. We need a voice like Sen. Martin’s representing us in Hartford. That’s why I am voting to re-elect…
Posted: 13 October 2020 [08:15 PM] By GAYLE DENNEHY-CARRIER To the Editor: I am supporting David Sullivan to be our next United States Representative because he is for the rule of law not the rule of the mob. That’s why Connecticut’s Fraternal Order of Police has…
Posted: 13 October 2020 [08:12 PM] By DAVE UNDERWOOD To the Editor: State Rep. Bill Petit has done a great job providing us, his constituents, with updates about covid-19. Doc Petit’s medical background and knowledge are what we need in Hartford. I am urging my…
Posted: 13 October 2020 [08:11 PM] By NANAZ KHOSROWSHAHI To the Editor: What do Peyton Manning and Luke Skywalker have in common? Both are names given to rescued turkeys at The Gentle Barn waiting for your help. For 2020 why not sponsor a turkey instead…
Posted: 12 October 2020 [09:11 PM] By BRENDEN LUDDY To the Editor: A leopard does not change its spots overnight. Berlin Democrat candidate for the 30th House District seat, JoAnn Angelico-Stetson, has co-opted conservative ideas for her platform by claiming to support balanced budgets, the…
Posted: 12 October 2020 [09:09 PM] By MAURA CHASSE To the Editor: The 2020 campaign season affords few chances to meet our candidates. Everyone is social distancing and learning new ways to reach out. I have looked at JoAnn Angelico-Stetson’s campaign page and have spoken…
Posted: 11 October 2020 [08:04 PM] By REBECCA MARTINEZ AND GAYLE DENNEHY-CARRIER To the Editor: Diversity of political opinion and the expression of opposing viewpoints are expected in a democracy. In fact, we cherish such freedoms as our constitutional rights. Responsible citizenship, however, does not…
Posted: 11 October 2020 [08:03 PM] By SALVATORE BORDONARO To the Editor: The Democrat candidate for state representative, District 30, JoAnn Angelico-Stetson continues to make misleading statements. On Sept. 1, Ms. Stetson posted a statement regarding the transit-oriented development on Farmington Avenue in Berlin, stating,…
