To the Editor:

Election time is rapidly approaching — the wonderful “pick and choose” season is upon us when once more we have the privilege of exercising our magnificent constitutional right to vote for the candidate of our choice. And we all choose for a variety of reasons — neighbors, political parties, philosophy, or the simple hope of a change for the better.

I will vote because I sincerely believe in my constitutional right to do so and I will vote for the person who has worked for and served my town — the person who has served on the Legislative Council (sometimes long nights), who has served on the Economic Development Commission, the Board of Ethics, served as justice of peace, Head O’ Meadow Cubmaster and Pack chairperson, leading young people.

I will vote for Mitch Bolinsky because he’s been working to make Newtown a better place for all of us. Please join me.

Mae S. Schmidle

53 Echo Valley, Newtown                                           October 17, 2012