OLD LYME – In a special meeting advertised to endorse a slate of electors for the 2019 Municipal Election, the Old Lyme Democratic Town Committee (DTC) unanimously endorsed a slate of 17 residents for election on Nov. 5. The endorsed slate is as follows: First Selectman – Bonnie A. Reemsnyder Board of Selectman - Mary Jo Nosal Town Treasurer - Michael Reiter … [Read more...] about Old Lyme DTC Endorse Reemsnyder for First Selectman Despite Her Forced Resignation Yesterday From CT Port Authority; Full Slate of Candidates Announced
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Mattson, Kiker to Run for Reelection in Lyme; Lyme DTC Announces Full Slate of Candidates for November Election
LYME –- The Lyme Democratic Town Committee (DTC) announced yesterday that a local Democratic caucus last night nominated and approved a slate of Democratic candidates to run in the November 5 municipal elections. Lyme First Selectman Steven Mattson and Selectman John Kiker received the unanimous endorsement of the caucus for reelection. Caucus participant and former State … [Read more...] about Mattson, Kiker to Run for Reelection in Lyme; Lyme DTC Announces Full Slate of Candidates for November Election
Reemsnyder, Nosal Officially Announce Re-Election Campaign
Yesterday, Democratic First Selectwoman Bonnie Reemsnyder and Selectwoman Mary Jo Nosal officially announced they will be running for re-election. Bonnie Reemsnyder has served on the Board of Selectmen since 2003 and was elected First Selectman in 2011. Mary Jo Nosal joined Reemsnyder as a member of the Board of Selectmen in 2011. “Since first being elected, our number one … [Read more...] about Reemsnyder, Nosal Officially Announce Re-Election Campaign
Sen. Needleman Joins Gov. Lamont for Signing of Invasive Species Bill
AREAWIDE – Today, State Senator Norm Needleman (D-33rd) joined Governor Ned Lamont for the signing of legislation designed to fight invasive species and preserve Connecticut’s lakes, ponds and rivers. This step is intended to protect Connecticut’s natural wildlife and environment while also benefitting the beautiful bodies of water that draw so many from the state and … [Read more...] about Sen. Needleman Joins Gov. Lamont for Signing of Invasive Species Bill
News Associations Concerned Over Digital Political Ad Reporting Requirements
The Connecticut Broadcasters Association and the Connecticut Daily Newspaper Association are lobbying against legislation that seeks to target “online platforms” with reporting requirements for political advertising. In an open letter to the General Administration and Elections Committee, which forwarded HB 7329 to the House on April 1 by a 12-3 vote, the news associations … [Read more...] about News Associations Concerned Over Digital Political Ad Reporting Requirements
Legislators, Superintendents, Residents Express Universal Opposition to Forced School Regionalization
Special to LymeLine.com Over 100 people turned out for an Education and Regionalization Forum at Old Saybrook Middle School on Thursday, April 11. The event was hosted by Rep. Devin Carney, (R-23rd), with Senators Paul Formica, (R-20th), and Norm Needleman, (D-33rd). While the two parties differ on Connecticut road tolls, all three local officials said they are against … [Read more...] about Legislators, Superintendents, Residents Express Universal Opposition to Forced School Regionalization
Rep. Carney, Local School Superintendents Host Forum Tonight on School Regionalization, Education
State Rep. Devin Carney (R-23rd) in conjunction with the School Superintendents from Lyme-Old Lyme (Ian Neviaser), Old Saybrook (Jan Perruccio) and Westbrook (Pat Ciccone) invite the public to attend an informational forum regarding education and school regionalization Thursday, April 11, at 6:30 p.m. at Old Saybrook Middle School Auditorium, 60 Sheffield St., Old … [Read more...] about Rep. Carney, Local School Superintendents Host Forum Tonight on School Regionalization, Education
Sen. Needleman, Rep. Carney and Mclachlan Host Community Conversation in Westbrook
State Senator Norm Needleman (D-33rd) and State Representatives Devin Carney (R-23rd) and Jesse MacLachlan (R-) will hold a Community Conversation event with the public this evening, Wednesday, April 3. The event is scheduled to be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Westbrook Town Hall’s Multimedia Room, located at 866 Boston Post Rd. in Westbrook. Sen. Needleman's 33rd District … [Read more...] about Sen. Needleman, Rep. Carney and Mclachlan Host Community Conversation in Westbrook
Needleman Proposes New School Regionalization Plan, Public Hearing Today on Another Proposal on Same Subject
Yesterday State Senator Norm Needleman (D-33rd) proposed a new plan for school regionalization. His proposal would create legislation tailored to help school districts and municipalities cooperate to share services and resources on their own terms, in contrast to recent legislation that would mandate school changes. Needleman appeared with East Haddam Selectman Robert Smith, … [Read more...] about Needleman Proposes New School Regionalization Plan, Public Hearing Today on Another Proposal on Same Subject
Needleman to Join with District, School Leaders Today in Hartford to Show Support for Shared Services, Resources by School Districts, Municipalities
Today at 10 a.m. State Senator Norm Needleman (D-33rd) will join with district leaders and school officials in the Legislative Office Building Room 1A, in Hartford to voice their support for legislation tailored to help school districts and municipalities cooperate to share services and resources on their own terms, in contrast to recent legislation that would mandate school … [Read more...] about Needleman to Join with District, School Leaders Today in Hartford to Show Support for Shared Services, Resources by School Districts, Municipalities
Op-Ed: Avoiding the Tragedy of Brexit
This op-ed by Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) was first published Feb. 25, by TheHill.com. In view of the MV2 (Meaningful Vote 2) regarding Brexit, which is being held today in the British Houses of Parliament, we felt its re-publication was highly relevant. British Brexiteers and their U.S. cheerleaders promised a return to Britain’s glory days once they shed the … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Avoiding the Tragedy of Brexit
Sen. Needleman Meets With Lyme Selectmen, Issues Statement on School Regionalization
State Senator Norman Needleman (D-33rd), whose district includes Lyme, issued the following statement Monday on school regionalization proposals. "On Monday afternoon, Sen. Needleman met with the Lyme Board of Selectmen and had an extended conversation with them about his work so far in the legislature, the policies he will and won’t support this legislative session, and how … [Read more...] about Sen. Needleman Meets With Lyme Selectmen, Issues Statement on School Regionalization
Needleman Announces Bill To Hold Utilities Accountable
AREAWIDE – Today, State Senator Norm Needleman (D-Essex), whose 33rd Senate District includes Lyme, announced that he has submitted a bill that would hold utility companies accountable to better serve their customers, requiring them to improve their response times after power outages and increase vital staffing. “An Act Concerning Utility Response Times For … [Read more...] about Needleman Announces Bill To Hold Utilities Accountable
Old Lyme DTC Issues Statement on Federal Shut-Down, Starts Donation Drive for Impacted Residents
Jane Cable, Old Lyme Democratic Town Committee (DTC) Chairman, has issued the following statement on behalf of the Old Lyme DTC regarding the US Federal Government partial shut-down and how the committee is responding to it locally. 'The U.S. government has been partially shut down since Dec. 22, over President Trump's demand for more than $5 billion for a U.S.- Mexico … [Read more...] about Old Lyme DTC Issues Statement on Federal Shut-Down, Starts Donation Drive for Impacted Residents
SE CT Legislators Including Sen. Formica & Sen.-Elect Needleman, Submit Bill To Allow Online, In-Person Betting at CT Casinos
(Press Release) State Senator Cathy Osten (D-Sprague) and members of the Southeastern Connecticut legislative delegation have submitted a bipartisan bill for the 2019 legislative session that would amend Connecticut’s existing state laws to allow for online and in-person sports betting at Connecticut casinos. The proposed law would include age and location verification … [Read more...] about SE CT Legislators Including Sen. Formica & Sen.-Elect Needleman, Submit Bill To Allow Online, In-Person Betting at CT Casinos