Opinion

Opinion 02/21/12

Suburban Dad: Tiptoe Through the Scholarships

My ninth grade daughter has been obsessively playing the ukulele. Just my luck, huh? My kid picks up the only obscure instrument that doesn't potentially lead to a college scholarship.

What, ... Read More

Schools 02/16/12

Letter: Miller-Driscoll PTA Removes Its Leaders

by Miller-Driscoll Elementary School PTA Comment

WILTON, Conn. — The following letter was sent to The Daily Wilton from a parent at Miller-Driscoll Elementary School. The parent received it from the school's PTA.

Dear Miller-Driscoll Families -

We regret to inform you of events that transpired at the Miller-Driscoll PTA meeting Monday morning. David Crays, president, and Robert Burkhart, vice president, ... Read More

Opinion 02/13/12

Suburban Dad: Keep Peace, One Politician at a Time

by Marek Fuchs Comments (4)

This is the way it usually works: politicians treat us all as if we just fell of the turnip truck. When anything even slightly disconcerting happens, they start flapping their gums about how they are sure to save ... Read More

Opinion 02/10/12

Watching the Super Bowl (Between Innings)

by Ellen Ring Comment

Super Bowl Sunday is a very exciting time for people who actually understand football; all of the macho men wearing tights and slapping each other’s rear ends cater true delight to the big fans. But for those of ... Read More

Opinion 02/09/12

Letter: Lavielle Applauds Malloy's Education Plan

by State Rep. Gail Lavielle Comment

Opinion 02/09/12

Letter: Shays Opposes Contraceptives Mandate

by Chris Shays, U.S. Senate Candidate Comment

This is an open letter to Kathleen Sebelius, secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, from Christopher Shays, Republican candidate for United States Senate, regarding the department’s recent mandate that religious-affiliated institutions offer their employees contraceptive products.

Dear Secretary Sebelius:

I write to you as a former ... Read More

Opinion 02/08/12

Letter: Earmark Transportation Revenue

by State Sen. Toni Boucher Comment

WILTON, Conn. — The following letter from State Sen. Toni Boucher, R-Wilton, urges making sure that transportation fees are spent on transportation projects.

Tolls and taxes are two words ... Read More

Opinion 02/07/12

Letter: Wilton PTA Receives $36k from Turnover Shop

by Wilton PTA Comment

WILTON, Conn. — The following letter is a thank-you to the Turnover Shop from the Wilton PTA.

The five Wilton PTAs express gratitude to the Turnover Shop of Wilton, Inc., for its recent contribution of $36,000 to the PTAs. The donations this year were presented to the PTAs in honor of Alice Levin, this year’s Turnover Shop Volunteer of the Year.

We ... Read More

Opinion 02/06/12

How Not to Behave During a Child's Concert

by Marek Fuchs Comments (5)

What was that blue glow during my kid's fifth grade winter band concert? It was the telltale light of a collective failure of manners. During the winter concert, held last week, more fellow parents that I could ... Read More

Opinion 02/06/12

Letter: Help Needed to Keep Warm in Wilton

by State Rep. Gail Lavielle Comment

WILTON, Conn. – The following is a letter from state Rep. Gail Lavielle, R-Wilton, concerning the Wilton Warm Up Fund.

Last year, nearly everyone in Wilton found out what it was like not to have ... Read More

Opinion 02/03/12

Adversity Can Elicit Great Strength

by Linda Soper-Kolton Comment

I can't really blame anyone but myself for not living on easy street. Those born under the sign of Aquarius can sometimes see the future. (Really. No... really, it's true.) And yet I don't play ... Read More

Opinion 02/02/12

Letter: Fighting Teen Dating Violence

by State Rep. Gail Lavielle Comment

WILTON, Conn. - In February, we celebrate Valentine’s Day, a time to demonstrate our affection for those we love. February is also National Teen Dating Violence Prevention and Awareness Month, a time to ... Read More

Opinion 02/01/12

Letter: Is Connecticut Education Competitive?

by State Sen. Toni Boucher Comment

WILTON, Conn. — The following letter is from state Sen. Toni Boucher, R-Wilton, regarding education reform in Connecticut. She also represents parts of Bethel, New Canaan, Redding, Ridgefield, Weston and ... Read More

Opinion 01/31/12