To the Editor: I hope you are aware that there will be a municipal election in Old Lyme on November 7. In all, there are 23 elected positions on the ballot. Of those positions, Democrats currently hold only six seats. This imbalance in our local government does not allow a variety of viewpoints and is not good for Old Lyme. It can only be changed by increasing citizen … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Vote Democratic Slate to Rectify Unhealthy Imbalance in Old Lyme Local Government
Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme Selectwoman Nosal Endorses Shoemaker, Lampos for BOS; Both Will Place Needs, Concerns of OL Residents First
To the Editor: I am writing to endorse Martha Shoemaker for Old Lyme First Selectwoman and Jim Lampos for Selectman. I have worked with each of them for years and can say two things without hesitation: they are extremely talented and they always put the needs and concerns of Old Lyme residents first. Martha’s professional career as a teacher for 35 years, union negotiator … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme Selectwoman Nosal Endorses Shoemaker, Lampos for BOS; Both Will Place Needs, Concerns of OL Residents First
Letter to the Editor: Thank You To All The Storm Volunteers
To the Editor: An Open Letter to Everyone Who Volunteered to Help in the Aftermath of Hurricane Henri Thank you, and many of your family members, for your rapid and generous offers to volunteer as needed to support our beautiful town due to Storm Henri. I am so pleased that we did not have to activate volunteer support in Old Lyme, but I am again acutely aware of why … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Thank You To All The Storm Volunteers
Letter to the Editor: Hold Accountable Everyone Who Played Any Role in DC Disruption, Jan. 6; Elect Courageous Lawmakers at All Levels to Heal the Divide
To the Editor: Reflections on 01/06/21 On a day in which our elected lawmakers were carrying out their Constitutional roles, violent rioters, rather than peaceful protesters, illegally entered the U.S. Capitol and disrupted and obstructed our government. Tragically, people died during this riot. Those responsible, those who instigated it, and those who played any role in … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Hold Accountable Everyone Who Played Any Role in DC Disruption, Jan. 6; Elect Courageous Lawmakers at All Levels to Heal the Divide
Letter to the Editor: Selectwoman Nosal Seeks Another Term to Continue Her Hard Work to “Move Our Town Forward”
To the Editor: It has been a privilege to serve as Selectwoman for the town of Old Lyme. I request your vote on November 5th so that I may continue to work hard for our community and our residents. I am proud to be running with First Selectwoman Bonnie Reemsnyder, whose experience and thoughtful and deliberative nature have been so beneficial to our town. Among our … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Selectwoman Nosal Seeks Another Term to Continue Her Hard Work to “Move Our Town Forward”