A few parishioners from St. Teresa of Avila Roman Catholic Church in Woodbury requested an audience with the Pastoral Planning Committee of the Archdiocese of Hartford, to discuss the status of the merger with Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity –…

Unfriendly foes have a history of using mental concerns against Republican presidents and national figures. Remember the gossip about Ronald Reagan falling asleep during staff meetings and George W Bush suffering from the effects of past alcohol abuse? How about…

I am tired of the Republican Party’s stance that government is bad, but everything is right with business. The fact is that talented and patriotic people are attracted to and serve in government, and always have been. Ronald Reagan’s statement…

It seems we’re losing respect and setting a bad example for our children. The office of the presidency has become tabloid. During the Korean War, I didn’t like the pilot of my crew, and with good reason. I was told…

It pains me to learn there is a sexual-misconduct accusation against Dr. Robert Matusz (Dec. 16 story). I have been going to Dr. Matusz for more than 30 years, as have many family members. I have never witnessed any wrongdoing…

In response to the Jan. 3 story “New church in town,” I thank the Southbury Zoning Board of Appeals for approving the special exception for Calvary Chapel on Kettletown Road. Contrary to naysayers declaring the demise of our neighborhood and…

I fully agree that anyone who acts in a sexual manner to others, when that act is not solicited, should be punished in accordance with a court of law and not in the court of public opinion. However, there have…

This is in response to the Jan. 8 editorial “Tough call on teacher pensions.” The editorial focused on Connecticut teacher pensions. I believe that instead of raising the teacher-pension contribution from 6 percent to 7 percent, it should be raised…

In response to the Dec. 16 story “Borough doctor accused of sexual misconduct,” I have been a patient of Dr. Robert Matusz for a number of years. I have recommended this fine doctor to other patients. We all have found…

I was saddened to read Stan Horzepa’s Jan. 5 letter, “‘Snowflake’ writer Brown exposes her short memory.” The name-calling and hate were beyond what you would expect from a rational person. In fact, Mr. Horzepa exposed who the real snowflake…

In October, Democrat Sean Connolly launched an exploratory campaign for governor of Connecticut. He reportedly will become an official candidate today. As a veteran, an active Army Reserve lieutenant colonel, a former Global Ethics and Compliance officer for Pratt &…

Looking back on 2017 and looking forward to 2018, I have some reflections and some mixed emotions. I’m glad Donald Trump is our president. He did not make my short list of the 17 2016 Republican presidential candidates, but if…

I see Connecticut Treasurer Denise L. Nappier is not running for re-election this year, and wants to leave office on the so-called top (Jan. 4 Associated Press story, “Nappier won’t seek 6th term as treasurer”). Yes, I would want to…

Why should the driver – a police officer – of a felon (Bridgeport Mayor Joseph Joseph P. Ganim) go free after driving 100 mph on Interstate 84 (Jan. 4 story, “Ganim’s driver, a cop, seen going 100 mph”)? No ticket,…

I seriously question the Republican-American’s judgment in publishing the Dec. 16 article “Borough doctor accused of sexual misconduct.” The plaintiff in this lawsuit remains anonymous. The defendant’s name is in print. In recent sexual misconduct accusations, the accuser has been…

This is in response to the Jan. 4 editorial “SALT versus ‘service’.” The argument that the state-and-local tax (SALT) deduction is unfair to states that control their budgets, spend responsibly and therefore assess lower taxes, thus not letting their taxpayers…

We are looking forward to another year of recovery from the disaster of the inept and corrupt Obama-Clinton era. President Trump’s focus on safety – foreign and domestic – rebuilding our economic competitiveness to regain our wealth, and several other…

This is in response to the Dec. 16 story “Borough doctor accused of sexual misconduct,” about Dr. Robert Matusz. I’ve known Dr. Matusz for many years. He performed foot surgery on my husband, and took care of my mother-in-law like…

This is in response to the Jan. 2 story “Controversial post remains in storage.” The story concerned the post that that was removed from the Waterbury Green last year. Why, after so many years, must people complain about a piece…

Welcome to 2018 and Wolcott’s new tax rate of 32.82 mills! (Jan. 1 story, “Wolcott to levy extra tax”) A supplemental tax was implemented to counteract cuts in state aid. We now face the harsh reality that more money will…