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NewCanaanite.com recently received the following letters. (We will publish letters of endorsement for the 2021 municipal election through Sept. 30.)

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Dear editor,

I am privileged to write this letter in support of Hugo Alves’ candidacy for the Board of Education. I have known Hugo and have worked closely with him for twelve years.   I find him to be intelligent, energetic, ethical and fully committed to every task he undertakes.  He is a very successful wealth management advisor and a devoted family man.  As a financial planner, he has a deep understanding of finance and a remarkable ability to work with people when dealing with complex financial matters. Hugo has been a leader in our profession.  We have worked together on the Government Relations Committee for our firm and with FINESCA, the industry support organization for financial services.  In all capacities, he is an inexhaustible worker and quick to volunteer for any worthwhile task.

Board of Education

Podcast: Board of Ed Candidate Janet Fonss 

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This week on 0684-Radi0, our free podcast (subscribe here in the iTunes Store), we talk to Board of Education candidate Janet Fonss. The Democrat is one of eight candidates seeking a four-year term on the school board Nov. 2. There are five four-year terms up for election. There also is a two-person race for a two-year term on the Board of Ed. 

Here are recent episodes of 0684-Radi0:

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Election 2021

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NewCanaanite.com recently received the following letters. ***

Transparency, communication and accountability. These are the basic things we should all expect and demand from our elected BOE members. Unfortunately, I can tell you from firsthand experience that these considerations were not applied to those desiring a more equitable start time for all our children. After reviewing hundreds of emails to the administration and BOE from concerned parents on the start time initiative I have yet to find one that they deemed fit to respond to.

Board of Education

Podcast: Board of Ed Candidate Dan Bennett

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This week on 0684-Radi0, our free podcast (subscribe here in the iTunes Store), we talk to Board of Education candidate Dan Bennett. The Republican is one of eight total candidates seeking a four-year term on the school board Nov. 2. There are five four-year seats up for election. There also is a contested two-person race for a two-year Board of Ed term.

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NewCanaanite.com recently received the following letters. ***

Dear NewCanaanite,

So let me get this straight : the Town Council approves the new library, P&Z approves the new library, the Board of Finance approves the new library, students want the new library, moms want the new library, community organizations looking for beautiful places to meet want the new library, musicians who like performing at nice outdoor venues want the new library, the realtor’s association wants the new library, pretty much all the business owners want the new library, donors donating $27 million want the new library and the overwhelming majority of people who actually live here want the new library and yet a small  uncompromising handful going around begging for signatures to stop the new library claim to know what’s best for the town? The sight of an old building that nobody uses? Interesting. And lousy community spirit.