To the Editor:

As the campaign season winds down here in Newtown, it is important to make the choices we are comfortable with in an effort to secure the future of Newtown. The Democratic Party first selectman candidate, Gary Fetzer, has proven his mettle as a forceful community advocate and the only first selectman candidate with years of service on the Board of Selectman. This experience is invaluable in being able to “hit the ground running” after the election, avoiding any and all procedural and managerial missteps of an incoming administration.

The campaign of Mr Fetzer has consistently focused on the needs of Newtowners and the need to bring Newtowners together in a consolidated force to wrestle with the boilerplate issues of today. Mr Fetzer, as first selectman, will seek true townwide consensus for resolution to critical issues and is eager to reach out to Newtowners of all stripes for advice and ideas. Mr Fetzer partners with Joe Hemingway, candidate for selectman, who is a member of the Legislative Council. Together, they offer both the unique combination of the background of service and the creative vision needed to move Newtown forward in this challenging era. To this end, they have walked many miles to meet with Newtowners directly in their homes, to share their vision of hope. It is these people, Newtowners, who can depend upon a strong, solid, creative, and unifying administration under Fetzer/Hemingway.

Can Fetzer/Hemingway renounce a divide and conquer strategy promoted by some and unite Newtown to deal with the critical issues facing our town? Yes They Can! A united Newtown under Fetzer/Hemingway is a stronger Newtown. Please vote on November 3.

Sincerely, Richard English

3 Curry Drive, Newtown                                              October 24, 2009