The Newton Beacon accepts letters and longer guest essays from its readers for possible publication.
Letters
Letters should be limited to no more than 250 words, civil in tone, and address Newton-specific topics. Any assertions of fact should include a source. Letters should be unique to the Beacon. The author of the letter must include first name, last name, and residence city or village, to be included in the published letter. The author must also include a contact phone number for confirmation of identity only and not for publication. Not every letter will be published, and a maximum of one letter per author will be published every two months. Published letters do not reflect the opinion of the Beacon, its editor or board members.
Letters may be submitted to: letters@newtonbeacon.org.
Guest Essays
Guest Essays should be no more than 800 words in length, civic in tone, and local issues, or statewide or national issues with a strong local angle or interest. Essays bearing on any candidacies for local, state or national office shall not be accepted, unless presented for all candidates for the office in the same format. Essays shall be exclusive to the Beacon. Assertions of fact must include a source. The author must provide name, address, and a professional affiliation, if relevant, as well as a phone number for verification. Only the name, village and professional affiliation will be published. Authors must disclose to the Beacon and in their essays any financial or other personal or business interest they may have in the topic.
Unsolicited essays may be published at the discretion of the editor, subject to review by the Beacon’s Editorial Advisory Council. Guest essays may be submitted to: letters@newtonbeacon.org.