To the Editor:

 I feel I must respond to the Democrats who state that more Democrats should be elected in our local election because some of the boards/commissions have too many Republicans. How ridiculous is that?  Don't we want the best people for the job – people who have common sense, people who don't have a personal agenda, people who have the best interests of the town at heart?

 I am currently  on the Zoning Board of Appeals, and many years ago I was a member of the Park and Recreation Commission when Bill Honan was chairman and Lee Davenson was director.  I never, ever voted or will I vote with the thought in mind “I'm not voting that way because a Democrat is voting that way.” Never, ever.

Sincerely,

Barbara O'Connor

36 Little Brook Lane, Newtown     October 20, 2015