In a recent fund raising e-mail message, State Senator Art Linares (R-33rd) stated his case for re-election for a third term in this November’s general election. The 33rd Senate District includes the town of Lyme. He said, “Over the past two years, we have taken on the big spenders, as well as those who believe that temporary cuts are the way to deal with the budget up … [Read more...] about In 33rd CT Senate District, Incumbent Linares, Challenger Needleman State Their Respective Cases
Old Saybrook First Selectman Fortuna Chastises Both Parties for Current Budget Mess
In an exclusive interview with Old Saybrook First Selectman Carl Fortuna, Jr., on May 2, Fortuna, a Republican, castigated the leadership of both parties for putting the state of Connecticut, "into a budgetary mess." Fortuna expressed particular alarm that the state's budgetary shortfall will be over $1.5 billion, "and that's for this year alone," he stressed. "That is … [Read more...] about Old Saybrook First Selectman Fortuna Chastises Both Parties for Current Budget Mess
Essex’s Medical Center Closed Almost Two Years Ago, Plans for Empty Building Not Yet Determined
Middlesex Hospital closed its medical facility in Essex on April 28, 2014, and the property has been vacant ever since. Photo by Jerome Wilson. It has now been almost two years, April 28, 2014 to be exact, since Middlesex Hospital closed its medical center in Essex. For the present, however, according to Middlesex Hospital's Director of Public Relations, Peg Arico, there are … [Read more...] about Essex’s Medical Center Closed Almost Two Years Ago, Plans for Empty Building Not Yet Determined
CT Legislators Support Study to Preserve Plum Island From Commercial Development
Last Thursday, March 24, at a press conference in Old Saybrook, a triumvirate of Congressional legislators from Connecticut, State Senator Richard Blumenthal and US Representatives Joe Courtney (D-2nd District) and Rosa DeLauro (D-3rd District) confirmed their support for a study to determine the future of Plum Island located in Long Island Sound. Members of the Plum Island … [Read more...] about CT Legislators Support Study to Preserve Plum Island From Commercial Development
Local Essex Realtor’s 2015 Sales – Including in Lyme, Old Lyme – Total $24.8 Million
Award-winning Essex realtor Colette Harron stands outside the Sotheby's International office on Main Street in Essex. ESSEX — Essex resident Colette Harron of Sotheby's International Realty sold an unprecedented $24.8 million of real estate in the 2015 calendar year. This record-breaking amount not only placed Harron in the “Top 15 Company Wide Dollar Volume” in sales … [Read more...] about Local Essex Realtor’s 2015 Sales – Including in Lyme, Old Lyme – Total $24.8 Million
Essex Resident Recalls When Donald Trump Was His Legal Client in New York City
Editor's Note: As a result of his overwhelming victory in South Carolina, Donald Trump is again front and center in the news, so we're pleased to run this timely story from our regular contributor, Jerome Wilson, of Jerry's personal memories of a man with whom he disagreed passionately on the political front, but whom he found to be -- many might say surprisingly -- both … [Read more...] about Essex Resident Recalls When Donald Trump Was His Legal Client in New York City
Linares Supporting Rubio for President, Hosting $2,700 per Person Event in Stamford
State Senator Art Linares is supporting U.S. Senator Marco Rubio for President of the United States. Linares made his presidential choice known by inviting contributors to attend a $2,700 a person fundraiser for Rubio on Thursday, June 4, from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Hilton Stamford Hotel at 1 First Stamford Place in Stamford. “Marco Rubio, A New American Century” is the theme of … [Read more...] about Linares Supporting Rubio for President, Hosting $2,700 per Person Event in Stamford
Former Governor Lowell Weicker Lauds President Obama’s New Openness to Cuba
Lowell Weicker, a former Governor and Senator of Connecticut, has expressed his support for the Obama's administration new policy of normalizing diplomatic relations with Cuba. In taking this position, Weicker noted in an interview at his home in Old Lyme with ValleyNewsNow yesterday that current polls show that 60 percent of Americans support diplomatic recognition of … [Read more...] about Former Governor Lowell Weicker Lauds President Obama’s New Openness to Cuba
Local Legislators Applaud $2 Million Bond Issue to Help Purchase The Preserve
Five state legislators, State Senators Art Linares and Paul Formica, and State Representatives Phillip Miller, Devin Carney and Jesse MacLachan have applauded the Jan. 12, approval of a $2 million state bond issue to assist in the acquisition of the Preserve. The Preserve property consists of 1,000 acres along the shore of Long Island Sound that is presently open … [Read more...] about Local Legislators Applaud $2 Million Bond Issue to Help Purchase The Preserve
Linares Denies Rumors of Challenge to Courtney in Next Election
“I have heard the rumors,” State Representative Phil Miller told ValleyNewsNow.com in a recent interview regarding State Senator Art Linares considering a challenge to Congressman Joe Courtney in the 2016 elections. Miller noted that the 2014 elections were tough for Democrats, citing the loss of 14 State Representative seats in the statehouse. Miller also commented that he, … [Read more...] about Linares Denies Rumors of Challenge to Courtney in Next Election
Re-Run of Race for Judge of Probate in Old Saybrook District
Voters of nine towns, including Lyme, in central Connecticut will decide on Nov. 4 whether to re-elect Judge of Probate Terrance Lomme of Essex for a second, four-year term or to replace him with Attorney Anselmo Delia of Clinton. The two ran against each other four years ago in 2010 when Lomme won by 419 votes. In the 2010 race, Lomme carried the town of Lyme, along with … [Read more...] about Re-Run of Race for Judge of Probate in Old Saybrook District
Old Saybrook Couple, Old Lyme Church Sponsor Trip to NYC to Join Climate March, Sept. 21
Editor's Note 9/14: Bus is now full. A committed Old Saybrook couple, Dave and Mariette Brown, have teamed up with the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme to arrange for a bus of local residents to go to New York City on Sunday, Sept. 21. The purpose of the trip is to attend, “The world’s largest rally in history to support meaningful action to combat the scourge of … [Read more...] about Old Saybrook Couple, Old Lyme Church Sponsor Trip to NYC to Join Climate March, Sept. 21
Essex Island Marina Sells for $3,465,000, More Than Some Expected
One of the prospective bidders said before the auction took place that he had decided not to bid, “because of possible environmental problems that a purchaser might have to address.” Also, this naysayer said that there was a rumor that Jack Brewer tried to buy the property before the auction took place, but that his offer had not been not accepted by the owner. Since … [Read more...] about Essex Island Marina Sells for $3,465,000, More Than Some Expected
Blumenthal Urges “Yes” Vote by Old Saybrook to Grant $3 Million Towards Purchase of ‘The Preserve’
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal came to the Old Saybrook Green on Monday, July 7, to urge Old Saybrook voters to vote “Yes” in a referendum to grant $3 million of town monies to help purchase 930 undeveloped acres in the open land known as The Preserve. The referendum for Old Saybrook voters will be held on Tuesday, July 8, at the Old Saybrook High School gymnasium, and the … [Read more...] about Blumenthal Urges “Yes” Vote by Old Saybrook to Grant $3 Million Towards Purchase of ‘The Preserve’
Incumbent State Senator Linares Faces Strong Challenge from Democrat Bjornberg
Determined to recapture the state senate seat in the 33rd District, which Democrats held for many years, a united Democratic Party has now fielded Emily Bjornberg, as the party's candidate. Bjornberg, 32-years-old, is a resident of Lyme, the wife of an Iraq War veteran and the mother of two children, ages 4 and 7. The basic theme of Bjornberg's campaign is that the incumbent … [Read more...] about Incumbent State Senator Linares Faces Strong Challenge from Democrat Bjornberg