Category: Opinion

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...

Orchids and onions

Nov 23, 2025 | Opinion

Orchids to longtime Litchfield Inland-Wetlands Commission Chairman Robert Blazek, a former selectman, for his many years of service to the town (see "Our Towns" on news page). Blazek, who is moving south, was recognized by the...

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...

Post 44 thankful for poppy support

Nov 12, 2025 | Opinion

To the Editor: Nov. 12 On behalf of the American Legion Post 44 of Bantam, we would like to thank David Brenner and his crew at The Market in Bantam as well as the many generous residents who contributed to the cause during our...

Two gatherings, two different messages

Nov 9, 2025 | Opinion

To the Editor: Nov. 9 Last weekend, there were two gatherings for Dave Driscoll, the former coach of the Litchfield Track Club and the Litchfield school system who passed away this past September. Each gathering had different...

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