Winsted, CT

Let Ellie Continue Her Good Work By Margaret Arigoni, Harwinton      This letter is in support of Eleanor Woike for Treasurer of the Town of Harwinton. Ellie has been the Town Treasurer for the better part of 18 years. Although she was defeated in two elections, she was asked to come back both times to complete the terms when the elected person couldn't do or didn't ... More ... We Need John Byrnes By Peter Brazaitis, Harwinton      I am pleased to be a candidate for the Town of Harwinton Zoning Commission on the Democratic ticket with John Byrnes for Selectman. It is for John that I speak. More ... Marie Knudsen Loves Her Town By Barbara Gilbert, Harwinton      For the last ten years, Marie Knudsen has been Harwinton's First Selectman. Those ten years have seen Harwinton blossom as a lovely country town in which to live. Marie cares deeply about her town, and her five previous terms as First Selectman give her the edge needed to keep Harwinton special for ... More ... Incumbents Good for Harwinton By Virginia Rizzo, Myrtle Beach, SC      I have returned to Harwinton for a visit and have some observations to share as a former resident. Coming from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, one of the fastest-growing areas of the nation, I find Harwinton a refreshing respite from the fast lane of life. To be sure, Harwinton has grown in the four y... More ... Knudsen Has Earned Reelection By Janet Russo, Harwinton      Please don't tell anyone how much I love my town. Or how special it is to live here. Or how proud I am of the lifestyle I lead in northwestern Connecticut. Or about the simplicity of the country and the natural beauty that is all around me. We have flowers and open spaces, friendly and helpful neigh... More ... Keep Harwinton’s Finances on Even Keel By Wesley J. Seixas, Harwinton      Ellie Woike has served Harwinton for over 18 years as its Treasurer. During that time she has earned in excess of $2.1 million in interest on town deposits. Our most recently completed year shows over $200,000 in interest income. More ... Long Since Time for a Change      By Lloyd T. Shanley, Jr., Harwinton More ... No Change, for a Change By Frank A. Sok, Harwinton      Marie Knudsen's opponents say it is time for a change. A change for the better? A change that is long overdue? What kind of change? I say change is good when necessary, but not just for its own sake. More ... A Charming Town that Changes Little      By Thomas T.T. Telman, Harwinton More ... Reelect the Knudsen-Scarpelli Team By Colleen M. Tomasko, Harwinton      As an active member of the Lake Harwinton Association, I have had several occasions to contact the First Selectman's office. I can honestly say that Marie Knudsen has always been responsive. If she was not available at the moment, she always returned my call in a timely manner. More ... I Don’t Want Our Leaders Changed      By Allen E. Walters, Sr., Harwinton More ... More Aggressive Leadership Needed By Myrna E. Watanabe, Harwinton      Only now, after more than fifteen years, is the State of Connecticut taking action to alleviate the water contamination problem from the polluted Mitral site by providing city water from Torrington to the affected residents, and conducting site cleanup trials and monitoring of the polluted area. Whe... More ...