To the Editor: As Election Day draws near and we prepare to cast our votes, there are still some who are undecided. Each side makes its best case, but that sometimes includes misleading claims and information. Though part of the political process, this is often the reason many turn away from voting. With that in mind, please consider these facts regarding some of my … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Reemsnyder Runs on Her Record, Says Look at Facts of Her Administration’s Accomplishments
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Letter to the Editor: Griswold Explains Why He’s Running Again for Old Lyme First Selectman, Says Reemsnyder is “Ethically-Challenged”
To the Editor: After serving 14 years as Old Lyme’s First Selectman through 2011, I am running again to lead the town. At our Republican caucus in July, we had excellent candidates for all open positions, save that of First Selectman. Within days, news broke that our current First Selectwoman, who was the long-standing chair of the finance committee and then chairwoman of … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Griswold Explains Why He’s Running Again for Old Lyme First Selectman, Says Reemsnyder is “Ethically-Challenged”
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”
Letter to the Editor: Selectman Kerr Wants to “Hit the Pause Button, Re-group and Listen” Before Continuing Town Projects
To the Editor: We have spent a lot of time in Old Lyme discussing many big, important and impacting initiatives: Large plans for Halls Road privately-owned businesses, apartments at I-95 and Route 156 intersection, sewers at Soundview, and merging police with East Lyme, among other issues. I am asking for your vote November 5th to bring back honest discussion at the start of … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Selectman Kerr Wants to “Hit the Pause Button, Re-group and Listen” Before Continuing Town Projects
Letter to the Editor: If Elected to Planning Commission, Lampos Will Balance Old Lyme’s ‘Special Beauty’ With Town’s Housing, Commercial Needs
To the Editor: I am honored to be on the Democratic ticket in Old Lyme as a candidate for the Planning Commission. I have a deep love and respect for our town’s history, quality of life, and natural environment, and want to contribute to its healthy future. My graduate degree is in urban affairs and policy analysis, and I have worked on various municipal and non-profit … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: If Elected to Planning Commission, Lampos Will Balance Old Lyme’s ‘Special Beauty’ With Town’s Housing, Commercial Needs
See Video of Old Lyme Board of Selectmen’s Debate, Read Full Report
OLD LYME -- The Lyme-Old Lyme Chamber of Commerce hosted a debate between the candidates for the Old Lyme Board of Selectmen last Wednesday, Oct. 23, in the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School auditorium. First Selectman candidates Bonnie A. Reemsnyder (D, incumbent) and Timothy C. Griswold (R), and Selectman candidate Mary Jo Nosal (D, incumbent) were present. Chris Kerr (R, … [Read more...] about See Video of Old Lyme Board of Selectmen’s Debate, Read Full Report
Senators Formica, Somers Endorse Tim Griswold for Old Lyme First Selectman
OLD LYME -- (Press Release from Old Lyme RTC) Senator Paul Formica, 20th District and Senator Heather Somers, 18th District have announced their endorsement of Tim Griswold, candidate for first selectman in Old Lyme. Both Senators Formica and Somers served in their respective town governments while Tim was Old Lyme first selectman prior to 2011. “I had the pleasure to serve … [Read more...] about Senators Formica, Somers Endorse Tim Griswold for Old Lyme First Selectman
Reemsnyder Firmly Denies Wrongdoing at CT Port Authority, Explains Absence at Transportation Hearing
OLD LYME -- As has been widely reported, Old Lyme First Selectwoman Bonnie Reemsnyder did not appear in person at the state Transportation Committee's hearing regarding the Connecticut Port Authority (CPA) on Tuesday. She did, however, submit written testimony (published in full at the link below) in which she stated categorically in reference to the purchase by the CPA of … [Read more...] about Reemsnyder Firmly Denies Wrongdoing at CT Port Authority, Explains Absence at Transportation Hearing
Responding to Last Weekend’s Mass Shootings, Sen. Murphy Authors Op-Ed in ‘The Hill’ Titled ‘The Violence Paradox’
WASHINGTON –- Following last weekend’s mass shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), authored an op-ed in The Hill focusing on America’s unique legacy of violence and how Congressional inaction is a signal of endorsement to would-be shooters. Since his time in the Senate, Murphy has been a vocal critic of our nation’s gun laws and have … [Read more...] about Responding to Last Weekend’s Mass Shootings, Sen. Murphy Authors Op-Ed in ‘The Hill’ Titled ‘The Violence Paradox’
Griswold Placed on November Ballot as Republican Old Lyme First Selectman Candidate
Tim Griswold, who served as Old Lyme First Selectman from 1997-2011, was today officially placed on the November ballot as the Republican candidate for Old Lyme First Selectman. This followed certification earlier this morning of 189 petition signatures by the Republican Old Lyme Town Registrar Cathy Carter, which involved checking each signature for authenticity and … [Read more...] about Griswold Placed on November Ballot as Republican Old Lyme First Selectman Candidate
Griswold Gathers Over 200 Signatures on Petition to Run as Republican First Selectman in November, State Requires 84
OLD LYME -- Former Old Lyme First Selectman Timothy C. Griswold has collected more than 200 signatures on petitions requesting his name be added to the ballot in September as the Republican candidate for First Selectman. Griswold gave the number to LymeLine in an email conversation Sunday and added that there are more petitions out in the community, which he has not picked up … [Read more...] about Griswold Gathers Over 200 Signatures on Petition to Run as Republican First Selectman in November, State Requires 84
Griswold Petition to Run on November Ballot as Old Lyme First Selectman Has More Than 80 of 85 Signatures Required, Expects to Meet Goal by Tonight
UPDATED 08/02, 3:17pm : see text in bold -- After their meeting last week to endorse a slate of candidates for the November election, the Old Lyme Republican Town Committee (RTC) entered "No Endorsement" against the position of First Selectman. Just over a week later, former Old Lyme First Selectman Timothy C. Griswold is petitioning to be the Republican candidate and has … [Read more...] about Griswold Petition to Run on November Ballot as Old Lyme First Selectman Has More Than 80 of 85 Signatures Required, Expects to Meet Goal by Tonight
Old Lyme RTC Announces Endorsed Slate of Candidates for November Election
OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme Republican Town Committee (RTC) has announced their endorsed slate of candidates for the November 2019 election. In his email accompanying details of the slate, Old Lyme RTC Chairman David Kelsey commented, "We did not endorse a first selectman candidate last week, but with Bonnie's events last week, we may have a petition candidate coming." We … [Read more...] about Old Lyme RTC Announces Endorsed Slate of Candidates for November Election
Carney, Somers Call for Public Hearing Regarding Recent Port Authority Issues
HARTFORD -- State Rep. Devin Carney (R-23) and State Senator Heather Somers (R-18) are asking that the Transportation Committee hold a public hearing to address issues pertaining to the Connecticut Port Authority, its recent leadership changes, and related controversies. Both legislators want the opportunity to obtain answers and receive a more detailed explanation of the … [Read more...] about Carney, Somers Call for Public Hearing Regarding Recent Port Authority Issues
Old Lyme DTC Stands by Endorsement of Reemsnyder for First Selectman; “We Believe it is Important That She Should Continue Her Leadership,” Gianquinto
OLD LYME -- We received the following response this afternoon from the Old Lyme Democratic Town Committee (DTC) Chairman Christine Gianquinto. We had asked yesterday for a comment on how the Old Lyme DTC feels about their endorsed candidate for Old Lyme First Selectman resigning yesterday from her position as chair of the Connecticut Port Authority at the Governor’s request … [Read more...] about Old Lyme DTC Stands by Endorsement of Reemsnyder for First Selectman; “We Believe it is Important That She Should Continue Her Leadership,” Gianquinto