Winsted, CT

Thank You, Mayor Arcelaschi By Natalie Attianese, Winsted      I recently received a farewell thank you letter that Mayor John Arcelaschi wrote to thank me for serving as a volunteer for the Town of Winsted. I would like to in return thank John for the eight years that he served as our Mayor. More ... Freedom Fighters with Humanity By Roger Festa, North Canaan      It is a freedom cycle: Though sometimes stopped temporarily, inevitably we spring back with indomitable spirit. More ... Goshen Halloween Party a Success By Dale Ives, Goshen      On Saturday, October 27 Camp Cochipianee Lodge in Goshen was filled to the rafters with kids and parents all dressed up for the fifth annual Halloween Party sponsored by the Recreation Department. The following businesses and volunteers are to be praised for their willingness to step up, make donati... More ... A Most Beautiful Fall By Judy Keifer, Litchfield      Is it my imagination, or was this fall the most beautiful one we have had in years? As I write this, it is the last week in October, and so many colored leaves are still hanging on. Our old Japanese maple in the backyard is really putting on a show with its leaves turning a fuchsia red, as if it kne... More ... Poachers Have It Their Way      By Ursula B.G. Kilner, Salisbury More ... After the Votes Have Been Counted … By Marie Knudsen, Harwinton      As has been my custom in past years, I am requesting that this be published after the election. As I write this, I have no idea if I will be again serving the Town of Harwinton for another term. But by the time you read this, the votes will have been counted and the people heard. More ... The Real Mystery By Ralph T. Mattson, Canton Center      Initially, I was amused by the self-congratulatory little article [The Epitome of All Mysteries, October 19] by Noel E. Ambery where he celebrates being voted Best Religious Writer. One can almost hear him purring. However, the remaining content had me wondering if The Voice should consider revoking... More ... What Is True Patriotism?      By T.J. Sevigny, Canton More ... Please Contribute to United Way By Dave Dolinsky and Roberta Lee August      At a recent United Way meeting with the executive directors of the 23 member agencies, we listened to concerns regarding the increasing needs of clientele, the pressures put on existing staff, and the need for more support. The ability to accomplish the missions of these worthy agencies is further s... More ...