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Sen. Formica Recognized for his Work Supporting Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

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HARTFORD/OLD LYME – State Senator Paul Formica (R-20), whose senatorial district includes Old Lyme, was named a Legislative Champion for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities at the Council on Developmental Services' Legislative Breakfast. Sen. Formica serves as a co-chair of the Connecticut Intellectual & Developmental Disability Caucus, which is the nation's first … [Read more...] about Sen. Formica Recognized for his Work Supporting Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

Sen. Formica Supports Proposals to Increase Transparency, Oversight of Quasi Agency Reform

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HARTFORD/OLD LYME – Senator Paul Formica (R-20th), whose District includes Old Lyme, joined Senate and House Republicans at a press conference Tuesday to put forward recommendations to increase transparency and oversight of Connecticut’s quasi-public agencies. Sen. Formica said, "There is no question that Connecticut’s quasi-public agencies handle vital functions for the … [Read more...] about Sen. Formica Supports Proposals to Increase Transparency, Oversight of Quasi Agency Reform

State Sen. Needleman Announces Candidacy for Re-election in 33rd District, Includes Lyme

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ESSEX/LYME -- State Senator Norm Needleman (D-Essex) announced his candidacy yesterday for re-election to the 33rd State Senate District. First elected to his seat in 2018, Senator Needleman represents the town of Lyme along with those of Colchester, Chester, Clinton, Essex, Deep River, East Haddam, East Hampton, Haddam, Old Saybrook, Westbrook, and Portland. “It is an honor … [Read more...] about State Sen. Needleman Announces Candidacy for Re-election in 33rd District, Includes Lyme

Needleman Appointed Senate Vice Chair of Planning & Development Committee

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HARTFORD/LYME -- State Senator Norm Needleman (D-Essex), whose District includes the Town of Lyme, has been appointed Senate Vice Chair of the Planning & Development Committee in the Connecticut General Assembly by Senate President Martin M. Looney (D-New Haven). As a condition of this appointment,  which as announced Tuesday, Sen. Needleman will step down from his position … [Read more...] about Needleman Appointed Senate Vice Chair of Planning & Development Committee

Lyme DTC Thanks Two Long-Term Volunteers – Mattson and Sauer – for Decades of Service

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LYME – At its most recent meeting, the members of the Lyme Democratic Town Committee (DTC) thanked Claire Sauer and Maddy Mattson for their decades of service to the Lyme DTC and the Town of Lyme, as the two long-term Democratic volunteers announced their intent to step down from the committee. Sauer has served on the Lyme DTC for more than 40 years and Mattson for more … [Read more...] about Lyme DTC Thanks Two Long-Term Volunteers – Mattson and Sauer – for Decades of Service

Lyme DTC Meets Monthly on Third Thursday, All Welcomd

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LYME – The Lyme Lyme Democratic Town Committee’s mission is to support and strengthen the Democratic Party in the Town of Lyme and the State of Connecticut.  The committee typically meets on the third Thursday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at Lyme Town Hall. These meetings are open to the public and all registered Democrats are encouraged to attend. … [Read more...] about Lyme DTC Meets Monthly on Third Thursday, All Welcomd

Former Old Lyme First Selectwoman Testifies at State Transportation Committee’s Public Hearing on CPA

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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

Republicans Sweep All Seats in Old Lyme, Including Board of Education

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The Old Lyme Republicans have much to celebrate tonight. They won every single contested seat in a bitterly fought election.  The full results, with the winners in bold and marked with an asterisk, were as follows: FIRST SELECTMAN: Bonnie Reemsnyder (D): 1,403 *Tim Griswold (R): 1,774 SELECTMAN: *Mary Jo Nosal (D): 1,495 *Chris Kerr (R): … [Read more...] about Republicans Sweep All Seats in Old Lyme, Including Board of Education

Democrats Win All Contested Races in Lyme, Uncontested Board of Selectmen Re-elected for Another Term

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LYME -- Lyme voters today elected the incumbent board of selectmen of Democrats Steve Mattson and John Kiker along with Republican Parker Lord for another two-year term.  Mattson will continue as Lyme First Selectman with Kiker and Lord both serving as selectmen. Across other positions, the Democrats were successful in all contested races. Upon learning the results of … [Read more...] about Democrats Win All Contested Races in Lyme, Uncontested Board of Selectmen Re-elected for Another Term

Old Lyme Board of Selectmen Candidates Respond to our Questions

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OLD LYME -- In keeping with our now 16-year tradition and in the interests of increasing voter knowledge prior to next week's important election, we posed three questions in writing to the candidates for the Old Lyme Board of Selectmen as follows: What is your personal vision in broad terms for the Halls Road/Lyme Street area of Old Lyme in 2025? What is your personal … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Board of Selectmen Candidates Respond to our Questions

Lyme-Old Lyme Board of Education Candidates Respond to our Questions

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LYME/OLD LYME -- In keeping with our now 16-year tradition and in the interests of increasing voter knowledge prior to next week's important election, we posed three questions in writing to the candidates for the Region 18 Board of Education as follows: What are the three major issues in Lyme-Old Lyme Schools that you are currently aware of, which require resolution during … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Board of Education Candidates Respond to our Questions

State Rep. Carney Requests Public Hearing to Address Port Authority Audit Findings

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HARTFORD – (Press release from State Rep. Carney's office) Yesterday, State Representative Devin Carney (R-23), Ranking Member of the legislature’s Transportation Bonding Sub-Committee, submitted a letter to the chairs of the legislatures Transportation Committee, Governor Ned Lamont, Secretary of the State Denise Merrill requesting the committee hold a public hearing to … [Read more...] about State Rep. Carney Requests Public Hearing to Address Port Authority Audit Findings

Op-Ed: Old Lyme is in Good Hands; Keep It That Way by Ignoring Mis-truths, Giving Reemsnyder, Nosal Another Term

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Editor's Note: This op-ed was submitted by Eileen and John Mueller of Old Lyme. There is a broad consensus in Old Lyme that our town is doing very well. Our mill rate is low, our quality of life is high, and our schools are among the best in the state.  Under the leadership of Bonnie Reemsnyder and Mary Jo Nosal, infrastructure has been maintained, economic development has … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Old Lyme is in Good Hands; Keep It That Way by Ignoring Mis-truths, Giving Reemsnyder, Nosal Another Term

Letter to the Editor: Candidate (D) for Old Lyme Tax Collector Promises New Technology, Increased Hours, Improved Customer Service if Elected

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To the Editor: My name is Sarah Michaelson.  I am the Democratic candidate for Old Lyme Tax Collector in the upcoming election. For the past 5 years I have been the bookkeeper for several local small business owners, while also caring for my two children.  Through this work I have not only refined my accounting skills, I have also learned about the needs and challenges of … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Candidate (D) for Old Lyme Tax Collector Promises New Technology, Increased Hours, Improved Customer Service if Elected