To the Editor:
Seeing all the political signs around town, it’s easy to tell its voting season. We are fortunate in Old Lyme to have many good people willing to volunteer for our boards and commissions. That is what makes our community strong. During my 16 years as a member of the Board of Selectmen, I came to appreciate the time and dedication these folks give to our town.
One of the more important ones is our Board of Finance. They provide oversight on how our precious tax dollars are collected & spent. And if you’ve ever attended a BOF meeting, you’ll witness how well they function in that role. Part of that current team is up for re-election this year: Andy Russell and Jude Read. During their years on the board, they’ve kept our mill rate low, asked the tough questions, made sure our facilities are maintained. They have always worked for the tax payers and in the best interest of the town. They have been joined in recent years by Matt Olson and Maria Corrao Marchant as alternates on the Board. Matt and Maria bring skill sets from their professional lives that fit well with the Board of Finance.
I encourage you to vote for Row B on November 2nd and re-elect Andy, Jude, Matt and Maria so they can continue their good work on the Board of Finance.
Sincerely,
Skip Sibley,
Old Lyme.
Editor’s Note: The author served as Old Lyme Selectman from 2001-2017.