Politics

Barbara Labriola poses for a campaign photo on a leafy neighborhood street.

Old Saybrook Republican Barbara Labriola Announces Bid for 23rd House District

Barbara Labriola, a three-term treasurer in Old Saybrook, said she will bring her local focus on transparency and fiscal responsibility to Hartford.

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LymeLine’s Top Ten Most Read Stories of 2025

From a failed plan that would have reimagined Halls Road as a livable town center to the $11.55 million sale of its largest plaza, six of LymeLine’s ten most popular stories involve controversies and triumphs on the commercial strip in the shadow of Interstate 95.

Former West Haven State Rep. Charles Ferraro Files Papers to Run for 33rd District State Senate Seat

Ferraro, of Clinton, said he will make Connecticut a more affordable place to live, work, and retire by addressing issues including energy bills and property taxes.

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.

TOP STORY: The Ones Who Didn’t Win: A Short History of Electing First Selectmen in Small-Town Connecticut

We take a look at how selectmen are elected in small towns like Lyme and Old Lyme.

TOP STORY: Lyme Tops State in Voter Turnout, With Old Lyme Not Far Behind

Voters in Lyme and Old Lyme propelled the towns into the state’s Top Five list for the highest voter turnout, with Lyme leading the way at 66.1%. In Old Lyme, 60.5% of voters turned out at the polls.

TOP STORY: Recounts Possible in Old Lyme Due to Multiple Close Races

Several tight races between members of the same party have triggered an automatic recount, but one affected candidate has already waived her right to the review process.

Unofficial Election Results in Lyme

The results are from the Connecticut Secretary of the State’s Office.

Unofficial Election Results in Old Lyme

The results are from the Connecticut Secretary of the State’s Office.

TOP STORY: Political Newcomer Christy Zelek Elected Lyme First Selectman on Promise to Bring People Together

Voters in a rare contested race for first selectman have endorsed the ideals of volunteerism, collaboration and consensus with the election of Democrat-supported unaffiliated candidate Christy Zelek.