To the editor: “Libraries = Strong Communities” is the theme of this year’s National Library Week (April 7 to 13). This year marks the 61st observation of National Library Week. National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the…
Category: Opinion
Obituaries: Carlos I. Mejia
Letters: TEAM Bristol seeks donations to buy American flags
Letters: Reader says learn from lessons of past regarding Trump
To the editor: Beware of electing Donald Trump. Any candidate that is endorsed by the KKK and the American Nazi Party should not be allowed to be our president. As a student of history please consider the following facts of…
Letters: Reader won’t support another Nicastro
To the editor: I was appalled to receive a letter paid for by Mike Nicastro’s campaign for the State Senate. It was written by his brother Frank endorsing Mike’s candidacy. It touts Frank Nicastro supposedly, “worked hard to keep our…
Candidate Martin responds to criticism
To the editor: I was recently criticized for standing with Dr. Bill Petit, who was maliciously attacked by a partisan Political Action Committee. The entire 31st State Senate District Republicans have partnered to bring about change and present common…
Letters: Bartok’s parents ask for support for daughter
To the editor: We are proud to endorse our daughter, Laura Bartok, for state representative in the 77th district. Our daughter has always been interested in learning and working with others. Even when she was very young, she would always…
Letters: Senator Murphy supports Bartok
To the editor: Too few young people run for public office in our state. As someone who ran my first race for state representative at age 25, I know personally all the barriers young people find when they try and…
Letters: Reader says incumbent in 77th playing ‘gutter politics’
To the Editor: Recently, I saw a mailer from Cara Pavalock that claimed her opponent, Laura Bartok, is closely aligned with Governor Dannel. She also implied it with her closing statement at the debate last week labeling her as just…
Letters: Nicastro’s wife urges support for candidate
To the Editor: I am writing to encourage voters in the 31st senate district, which includes Bristol, Plainville, Plymouth, Thomaston, and Harwinton, to vote for my husband, Mike Nicastro. Over the years, my husband has worked diligently to achieve many…
Letters: Reader concerned over Nicastro’s reference to budget crisis as ‘comical’
To the editor: It is of great concern to me that candidate Mike Nicastro finds the current budget crisis in Connecticut “comical.” I don’t know Nicastro but I do know a man in denial when I see one. He is…
Letters: Councilor glad Laura Bartok running in 77th
To the editor: I have known Laura Bartok for a number of years. She is a smart practical young woman dedicated to public service. Over four years ago when my local Democratic friends were talking about possible candidates for our…
Letters: Republicans report campaign sign vandalism
Letter: Hurricane season is here; be prepared
Dear Bristol Community: We are now in the middle of hurricane season and are probably suffering from “Hurricane Amnesia.” Hurricane Hermine is already at the shores of northwest Florida and headed in our direction. While we may not feel…
Letter: Are you prepared for an emergency
Dear Bristol Community: September is National Preparedness Month. We should all take a few minutes and determine whether we are prepared for any weather or other local emergency should one occur. We are all watching the impact of the torrential…
Mayor offers insight into budget
Letters: Consider joining Bristol’s CERT
To the editor: As the New Year arrives, it is time to take stock in what we have to be thankful for in our community and what we as citizens can do to enhance our community’s well-being and sustainability in…
Santa says thanks…
Legislators release statement on Syrian refugees in CT
To the editor: We believe in the American Dream. We support our nation’s long tradition of humanitarian aid and welcoming refugees from around the world in search of a better life in the United States. But we want the taxpayers…