Bantam Borough News Today

VETERAN OF THE MONTH The Veteran of the Month program honors deceased veterans, unaccounted POWs and MIAs, and certain merchant mariners who served in battle areas during World War II. Honorees do not have to be natives of Bantam or Litchfield. They are recognized in order of nomination. To honor a

LITCHFIELD -- American Legion Post 44 in Bantam held its 410th consecutive veteran of the month service Saturday, recognizing the late Leonard V. Moskaitis for his contributions to the cause during World War II.Moskaitis, who lived in Waterbury and died Sept. 29, 2004, was honored by Post 44 in a ce

LITCHFIELD -- American Legion Post 44 in Bantam held its 409th consecutive veteran of the month service Saturday, honoring the late World War II veteran Rolando A. Ciano.Ciano, who lived in Waterbury and rose to the rank of sergeant in the Army, was honored by Post 44 at Bantam Borough Hall. His dau

LITCHFIELD -- First Selectman Denise Raap, with help from Selectmen Jeffrey Zullo and Jodiann Tenney, touted the accomplishments of her administration Thursday during a meet-the-candidates forum sponsored by the Democratic Town Committee. The event at Bantam Borough Hall gave Raap and her running

LITCHFIELD - A Republican in his first term on the Planning and Zoning Commission is the choice to challenge First Selectman Denise Raap in the November election. Norman Sauer, 43, accepted the nomination during the GOP caucus Wednesday at Bantam Borough Hall. Leo Paul Jr., the town's former f