Category – Op-Eds

Latest posts in Op-Eds
Letter to the Editor: Outgoing Region 18 Board Member Susan Fogliano Backs Marianne DeBruyn
Susan Fogliano, who served 18 years on the Region 18 Board of Education, is endorsing fellow Democrat Marianne DeBruyn to succeed her on the nine-member board.
Letter to the Editor: Why Old Lyme Needs Brandy Campbell on the Board of Education
A school board with no Republican representation does not reflect the district, state Rep. Devin Carney said in his letter advocating for Campbell to fill a vacancy.
Letter to the Editor: Former Region 18 Special Education Teacher Seeks BOE Seat
Marianne DeBruyn is asking voters to choose her for a Region 18 Board of Education vacancy that will be the subject of a public vote on July 21.
Letter to the Editor: Mom of Current Students, Ready to Serve the Schools
Brandy Campbell is asking voters to choose her for a Region 18 Board of Education vacancy that will be the subject of a public vote on July 21.
Letter to the Editor: Experience Makes Michael Barnes the Clear Choice for Zoning Commission
The commission’s current work requires a candidate experienced in local zoning, according to this letter urging selectmen to choose Michael Barnes over Bonnie Reemsnyder.
Letter to the Editor: Alternate Michael Barnes Seeks Appointment to Vacant Seat on Old Lyme Zoning Commission
“It is my passion for this town, where I grew up, went to school, and am now raising my own young family, that drives me to protect what we have,” Barnes writes.
Letter to the Editor: Solving Housing Requires Leadership
State Rep. Nick Menapace argues Connecticut communities have the tools to address housing shortages but must move beyond “a politics of impossibility” to use them.
Letter to the Editor: Replacement of Felled Trees at Old Lyme Marketplace Questioned
A resident argues “the tree cutting situation at the Old Lyme Marketplace just keeps going from bad to worse.”
Letter to the Editor: Unchecked Rent Increases Hurt Entire Communities
A southeastern Connecticut lawmaker calls for thinking beyond short-term fixes by expanding housing options that are stable, affordable and locally accountable.
Letter to the Editor: Living Among ‘Boats and Boat-people’ at Old Lyme Marina
A reader shares a bit of Old Lyme Marina history as he recalls fond memories of living there in the late 1960s.
Letter to the Editor: Early Birds and Hangers-On — Is This Nature’s New Schedule?
One reader asks for others to weigh in with their own observations on migration patterns.
Op-Ed: Can Old Lyme Government Make Better, Faster Decisions? Thinking Outside The Box
George Frampton Jr. argues town government could make faster, better and more transparent decisions by adopting some key innovative ideas while excluding partisan politics.
Still Deciding? Here Are All Our Lyme/Old Lyme-Related Election Articles, Candidate Q & A’s, and Letters to Help
We’ve compiled all our election coverage in one place to help you make an informed decision.
Op-Ed: The Not-Secret and Completely Transparent Facts About Tantummaheag Landing
Op-Ed: Dip Into Region 18 ‘Rainy Day Fund’ to Dampen Debt Impact
Op-Ed: Act Now to Stop Halls Rd. Overlay District
Op-Ed: HROD Benefits Community, Promotes Sustainable Future for Old Lyme—Helps Prevent Real Threats to OL’s Character, Future
Op-Ed: Halls Road Overlay District—A Personal Perspective, Recommendation and Suggestion
Op-Ed: Support HROD—Inevitable Halls Rd. Will Change, Optional Overlay Positions Old Lyme to Better Manage Its Future: Other Choice is Leave it to Chance
Op-Ed: Reject HROD—Don’t Compromise Old Lyme’s Identity: “Thoughtful, Transparent Planning” Needed