HARTFORD -- Connecticut lawmakers on three legislative committees tried to tackle the real estate market Tuesday during an informational session on home sales, affordability, and construction. Jessica Lautz, chief economist and vice president of research for the National Association of REALTORS, told the Housing, Planning and Development and Insurance and Real Estate … [Read more...] about Only 3600 Houses for Sale in CT
Political Signs Defaced In Old Lyme
OLD LYME -- Less than 24 hours after they were put up along a busy street in Old Lyme, two large signs promoting Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob Stefanowski were defaced with red graffiti, according to property owner J. David Kelsey. Kelsey, who co-founded the Old Lyme-based real estate private-equity investment company Hamilton Point Investments LLC, is a Republican … [Read more...] about Political Signs Defaced In Old Lyme
Former Old Lyme First Selectwoman Testifies at State Transportation Committee’s Public Hearing on CPA
HARTFORD, CT / OLD LYME — The massive stroke suffered by the Connecticut Port Authority’s former executive director, Evan Matthews, on May 26, 2017, took a toll on operations and contributed to the contracting issues at the quasi-public agency. Matthews, who voluntarily testified Wednesday at the Transportation Committee’s public hearing on a second state audit of the … [Read more...] about Former Old Lyme First Selectwoman Testifies at State Transportation Committee’s Public Hearing on CPA
Senator Murphy’s Vote Was Not Counted in Old Lyme Election
OLD LYME — It was one of the most hotly-contested local elections in the state, but not everyone’s ballot was counted. U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy voted by absentee ballot in the Nov. 5 election, but his vote was not counted because — unbeknownst to the senator — his name had been moved to the inactive voter list. Shortly after his election to the U.S. Senate ... Read the … [Read more...] about Senator Murphy’s Vote Was Not Counted in Old Lyme Election
News Associations Concerned Over Digital Political Ad Reporting Requirements
The Connecticut Broadcasters Association and the Connecticut Daily Newspaper Association are lobbying against legislation that seeks to target “online platforms” with reporting requirements for political advertising. In an open letter to the General Administration and Elections Committee, which forwarded HB 7329 to the House on April 1 by a 12-3 vote, the news associations … [Read more...] about News Associations Concerned Over Digital Political Ad Reporting Requirements
Salary, Other Benefits Become An Issue In Local Senate District
Editor's Note: We are providing this link to an article by Christine Stuart published on CTNewsJunkie.com Oct. 24, since it pertains to the senate race affecting the residents of Lyme. CTNewsJunkie.com is a fellow member of the Local Independent Online News (LION) publishers national organization and we are pleased occasionally to cross-publish our stories. HARTFORD, CT — … [Read more...] about Salary, Other Benefits Become An Issue In Local Senate District
House Democrats Get Jump On Toll Debate
Read the full story, which includes a quote by local State Rep. Devin Carney (R-23rd) and was published on CTNewsJunkie.com, Jan. 29. at this link. HARTFORD -- Democratic legislative leaders in the House weren't going to wait for the start of the legislative session to debate electronic tolls. They want to hold a vote and pass it as soon as possible. “Connecticut … [Read more...] about House Democrats Get Jump On Toll Debate
Clinton Stumps for Malloy in New Haven, Highlights Governor’s Strengths
Former President Bill Clinton told a friendly crowd of party loyalists Tuesday that Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy should be elected by 10 points or more based on what he’s been able to accomplish. That’s the message Clinton told a half-full ballroom of supporters at the Omni Hotel in New Haven. He also said ... Read the full story by Christine Stuart and published on … [Read more...] about Clinton Stumps for Malloy in New Haven, Highlights Governor’s Strengths
Six Year Old Seeks To Sue State Over Sandy Hook Shooting
Attorney Irv Pinsky has filed a $100 million claim against the state on behalf of his six-year-old client who was in the Sandy Hook Elementary School when gunman Adam Lanza entered the school on Dec. 14 and killed 20 kindergarten students and six teachers before turning the gun on himself. Read the full story written by Christine Stuart and published Dec. 28 in one of our … [Read more...] about Six Year Old Seeks To Sue State Over Sandy Hook Shooting