To the Editor:

I’ve lived in Newtown my whole life and this is the first time I’ve felt compelled to write a letter of endorsement. It’s not that I’ve never cared about elections, I have, and I have to imagine that the issues important to me are the same ones that are important to so many Newtown voters…taxes, education, property values, preserving the “feel” of the town we live in, and having a plan for how we’re moving forward.

The truth is, this is the first time I’ve felt so strongly that we have a candidate running who is the right person at the right time to address these issues. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Joe Hemingway for a number of years now, and I am excited that he is willing to serve on the Board of Selectmen. Those of us in District 2 have been lucky to have him representing us on the Legislative Council for some time now; and I have no doubt the entire town will benefit from his service on the Board of Selectmen.

With Joe Hemingway, it isn’t about making promises you can’t keep, or saying you’ll do things you can’t do. Joe shows he’ll do things by doing them. Joe leads by example, and Joe has a proven record of service and dedication to this town. He has worked hard for the people of this town in numerous capacities, a work ethic I know will continue on the Board of Selectmen. He has worked for education funding and senior tax relief, high school expansions and middle school repairs; knowing that one group doesn’t need to lose out for another to benefit. Joe understands that by all working together this community will be better off and stronger than ever, and I have no doubt that Joe Hemingway is the person with the proven record showing he can and will bring people together. I hope you will join me in voting for Joe on November 3.

Sincerely,

Bruce Clark

16 Buttonball Drive, Sandy Hook                         October 21, 2009