A Vision For Newtown

To the Editor:

I would like to give a quick thanks to Gary Fetzer and Joe Hemingway for their house call last week. When someone comes to me personally, knocks on my door and wants to know what I think, I take notice.

Often we are told, “Things are just the way they are.” I would like to think that things are going to change with “Team Newtown.” I suggested a dog park at Fairfield Hills and learned that both Gary and Joe are strongly in favor of it. They also would like to see a band shell at Fairfield Hills, sooner rather than later, and I certainly agree. I feel that it would really help to bring our town together, young and old alike.

Teamwork, volunteer support, educational support, and accountability along with reasonable taxes, are difficult to achieve; and after speaking to Gary and Joe, who are willing to knock on my door and ask for my personal input, I’m willing to give them my support in their efforts to establish and meet these goals. I recently visited their website at www.TeamNewtown.com, as a follow-up to our conversation and strongly recommend that everyone do the same to become familiar with Gary and Joe’s vision for Newtown.

Thank you,

Michael Shelton

4 Brookwood Drive, Newtown                                September 9, 2009