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To the Editor:

Earlier this year, I volunteered to serve as a member of the Newtown Economic Development Commission. The EDC’s role is as an advocate for business and we have been working on various initiatives to improve the business climate for Newtown. Successful businesses in Newtown are key to maintaining a strong and vibrant community. They provide jobs and are an important element of our tax base.

Recently we have created an online survey to collect data related to commercial businesses and their needs. The questionnaire is short and only takes a few minutes to complete. The data collected will help EDC focus our efforts and initiatives to the areas that will benefit local businesses the most.

I want to thank those who have already participated in the survey. Your candid responses are appreciated. I encourage all business owners and representatives to go to the website www.newtown.org and take the survey.

I also want to remind my friends and neighbors in Newtown how important it is to support our local businesses, particularly in these tough economic times.

Thank you,

Margaret Oliger

196 Brushy Hill Road, Newtown                              October 20, 2010