Melanie Allen Mattegat, a lifelong Newtown resident and local business owner, runs Julie Allen Bridals—the oldest family-owned bridal shop in Connecticut. Widely regarded as the most experienced bridal consultant in the state, she brings decades of business and customer service expertise. Melanie also serves as Vice President of the Nunnawauk Meadows Board of Directors. Married with two children and two grandchildren, she is running for the Edmond Town Hall Board of Managers to continue giving back to the Newtown community.