Winsted, CT

Land for the Beecher House By Bruce Mason, Litchfield      Litchfield voters have a choice to make on November 5: whether to sell the town-owned plot of land (behind the Town Hall parking lot) to the Beecher Society, or not to sell it. That is the question! More ... Miniature Golf Tournament a Success By Georgi Goodell, Winsted      Although the weather was not on our side, the members of Winsted Fire Department Niagara Engine 3 managed to hold a successful first annual miniature golf tournament. More ... Maintaining the Mattatuck Trail By Jeff O'Donnell, Bristol      Scott Whittaker and Mike Kabelka had many valid complaints regarding their hike on the Mattatuck Trail [Rediscovering the Connecticut Wilderness; published in three parts on October 4, October 11 and October 18]. More ... Joseph Zdonczyk Will Work for Us Stanley J. Wosczyna, New Britain      In the coming election on November 5, I hope the voters will be motivated by the traumatic experience of 9/11 and bring about a much needed change in our electoral process—increasing citizen participation, considering only the candidate's merit and not being swayed by a candidate's vast monetary cam... More ... Diane Blick for Judge of Probate Arleen G. Keegan, Northfield      One office in the November elections that seems to get very little attention is the race for Judge of Probate in the various towns. This is perhaps the one office that has the most direct personal impact on a voter. More ... Easy for George to Make Headlines Debbie Kennedy, Barkhamsted      In Susan Mahoney's letter [George Wilbur Cares About the People, October 11] she condemned David Cappabianca and praised George Wilbur for a job well done! More ... Respectfully Asking for Your Vote By Michael F. Magistrali      Michael F. Magistrali is Judge of Probate for Torrington and Goshen. More ... A Superhuman Feat Florence Vining Thomen, East Canaan      It has been said that man "isn't in it" when his strength is compared with that of the lowly ant. You've seen an ant carrying a burden twice his size and weight, haven't you? Can a human being tote a 300-pound object on his back? More ... Have a Pleasant Visit at Torrington B&B By Nina R. Phalen, Torrington      The Torrington Bed and Breakfast is a quaint and comfortable alternative while staying in downtown Torrington. Owner Michael Driscoll runs a top-notch operation. More ... Greed Is Rowland’s Legacy By Ned Coll, Barkhamsted      Hi, folks, friends and neighbors. I also have a special hi for Martin Gregor, a Barkhamsted neighbor, for his remarks against me [The Prayers of an Eccentric] in the September 6 issue of The Voice. More ... Walking the Walk with Ned Coll By L.A. Steel      Ned Coll is a friend of mine. To all who have heard, read about or know Ned Coll: chances are that unless you're a friend of his you might not understand him. More ... On the Brink By Roger Arsego, Torrington      We are on the brink of another war. People have received germs in the mail. Young people are dying daily from drugs and at the hand of others. A total nut case is shooting people just for the fun of it, and the Long Island Expressway has its own sniper now. More ... Hussein Must Go! By Michael W. Goetz, Winsted      I was compelled to write this after hearing that many people in this country are opposed to any action against Iraq. I believe, for several reasons, it is imperative we overthrow the Iraqi regime as soon as possible. More ...