Category: Opinion

Orchids and onions

Jan 2, 2026 | Opinion

Orchids to Possum Queen Foundation officers Billy Neller and John Bongiorno and the many volunteers who helped make the Possum Queen Festival and Auction a success on New Year's Day (see news page). But the biggest and brightest...

Borough decisions lacking in consistency

Dec 19, 2025 | Opinion

To the Editor: Dec. 19 It seems that being consistent with its decisions and replying to email communication aren’t priorities for the Litchfield Borough Board of Warden and Burgesses. I will limit my reasons to a couple of...

Litchfield Children’s Fund seeks donations

Dec 5, 2025 | Opinion

To the Editor Dec. 5 Litchfield friends, as we enter the exciting season of giving, there are Litchfield families that need help. The Litchfield Children’s Fund has helped provide clothing for children in need since the 1950s....

Legislator opposes new bill on housing

Nov 23, 2025 | Opinion

To the Editor: Nov. 23 The General Assembly met in a special legislative session recently to take up a number of new bills, most notably an omnibus piece of legislation aimed at addressing the state's housing affordability...

On Dave Driscoll issue, questions linger

Nov 22, 2025 | Opinion

To the Editor: Nov. 22 This month, there were two gatherings for Dave Driscoll, the coach for the Litchfield Track Club and and a coach in the Litchfield school system, who passed away in September. Each gathering had a...

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