Democrats have nominated political newcomer Emily Bjornberg of Lyme to challenge one-term incumbent Republican State Senator Art Linares of Westbrook in the 12-town 33rd Senate district. Bjornberg, 33, was the unanimous choice of the 45 delegates gathered for the Democratic convention at the Old Town Hall in Haddam. Linares, 25, was nominated by delegates at the May 12 … [Read more...] about Nominating Conventions Set Up Contest Between Incumbent Linares (R), Newcomer Bjornberg (D) in 33rd District
Emily Bjornberg of Lyme Declares Democratic Candidacy for 33rd State Senate Seat
With three 2012 election rivals and the district's former 20-year Democratic senator looking on, Emily Bjornberg of Lyme Monday declared her candidacy for the Democratic nomination in the 12-town 33rd State Senate District. Bjornberg will challenge the first term incumbent elected in 2012, Republican State Senator Art Linares of Westbrook. About 50 friends and supporters … [Read more...] about Emily Bjornberg of Lyme Declares Democratic Candidacy for 33rd State Senate Seat
Residents Ask For Compromise on Chester-Hadlyme Ferry Fare Hike
CHESTER— Residents called for compromise Wednesday at an informational meeting on a proposal to double fares for the Chester-Hadlyme Ferry, urging state Department of Transportation officials to consider a smaller increase in the fare for crossing the Connecticut River on the historic ferry. About 40 residents, most of them from Chester and Lyme, turned out for the session at … [Read more...] about Residents Ask For Compromise on Chester-Hadlyme Ferry Fare Hike
Ivoryton’s Copper Beech Inn Expected to Reopen in May After Foreclosure
The Copper Beech Inn in the Ivoryton section is expected to reopen in May under new owners, including former East Hampton builder and developer Wayne Rand. The inn at 46 Main Street, which included two restaurants, closed in February. The closing followed a foreclosure action in November where Ivoryton-Main LLC of East Hampton foreclosed on CBI Acquisitions of Old Saybrook. … [Read more...] about Ivoryton’s Copper Beech Inn Expected to Reopen in May After Foreclosure
33rd District Republican State Senator Art Linares Jr. Assigned to Four Legislative Committees
Republican State Senator Art Linares Jr. has been assigned to the Legislature’s Banking, Commerce, and Education committees, along with the Select Committee on Children, as he prepares to take office representing the 33rd Senate District when the 2013 legislative session opens Wednesday. Linares, a 24-year old Westbrook resident, was elected in November to the 33rd District … [Read more...] about 33rd District Republican State Senator Art Linares Jr. Assigned to Four Legislative Committees