Category: Opinion

Criticism of new superintendent uncalled for

Apr 12, 2025 | Opinion

To the Editor: April 11 I was disappointed to read yet another doom-and-gloom tirade by Richard Morin on Litchfield.bz, this time regarding the newly hired Region 20 superintendent, Dr. Jeffrey Villar. By the looks of it, Mr....

Orchids and onions

Apr 12, 2025 | Opinion

Orchids to Arethusa Farm Dairy for winning the Best Entry award at the U.S. Cheese Championship for the second consecutive year (see news page). Arethusa's Europa Gouda more than satisfied the tastebuds of the judges. Orchids to...

Weighing in on new school superintendent

Apr 4, 2025 | Opinion

To the Editor: April 4 With a $2.3 million budget deficit facing Region 20 and a possible painful tax increase, it would seem the Board of Education would be cautious with any future judgments to ensure their decisions will...

Borough board reneged on compromise

Mar 18, 2025 | Opinion

To the editor: March 18 Compromise Definition: An agreement in a dispute making concessions. The Borough of Litchfield Board of Warden and Burgesses feels it doesn't need to compromise. Following 9/11, young men and women joined...

Lions Club Super Raffle was a success

Jan 29, 2025 | Opinion

To the Editor: Jan. 29 During November 2024, the Litchfield Lions Club held its fifth successful Super Raffle to raise funds for scholarships and other community donations. Over 40 Lions Club members sold a total of 1,000 raffle...

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