Republican State Rep. Melissa Ziobron (R-34th) has announced her candidacy for the 33rd State Senate District a day after Democratic Essex First Selectman Norm Needleman (D) had announced his campaign for the same district. which includes the Town of Lyme. This is Ziobron's first run for a State Senate seat while Needleman ran unsuccessfully in 2016 for the 33rd District seat … [Read more...] about Republican Ziobron Joins Race for 33rd State Senate Seat, District Includes Lyme
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Norm Needleman Announces Campaign for State Senate, 33rd State Senate District Includes Lyme
Yesterday, Essex First Selectman and successful businessman Norm Needleman announced his campaign as a Democratic candidate for the 33rd State Senate District, promising to use his business and small town leadership experience to bring people together to get Connecticut back on track. The seat will be vacant due to the incumbent Senator Art Linares (R) moving out of the … [Read more...] about Norm Needleman Announces Campaign for State Senate, 33rd State Senate District Includes Lyme
Carney Hosts Office Hours This Evening in Lyme
State Rep. Devin Carney will hold office hours in a number of locations in the 23rd District between Thursday, Jan. 11 and Thursday, Jan. 18. This evening, he will be at the Lyme Public Library, Community Room, located at 482 Hamburg Road from 6 to 7 p.m. These sessions will provide constituents with an opportunity to ask questions or share their ideas and concerns about state … [Read more...] about Carney Hosts Office Hours This Evening in Lyme
Courtney Hosts Town Hall Meeting in Waterford Today to Discuss New Tax Laws, Listen to Resident’s Concerns
Congressman Joe Courtney will hold a public town hall-style meeting today at 10 a.m. in the Waterford Town Hall auditorium to hear local residents’ concerns about the newly passed tax overhaul. All are welcome. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. He will discuss the recently passed GOP tax law -- the largest such change in tax law in 30 years -- and its potential impact on Connecticut … [Read more...] about Courtney Hosts Town Hall Meeting in Waterford Today to Discuss New Tax Laws, Listen to Resident’s Concerns
Courtney Releases Statement on Final GOP Tax Overhaul
Yesterday, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), whose Congressional District includes Lyme and Old Lyme, released the following statement after the GOP released the final draft of a tax overhaul that was negotiated between Republican leadership in the House of Representatives and Senate: “It’s no surprise that the Republicans are introducing their massive tax overhaul late on a … [Read more...] about Courtney Releases Statement on Final GOP Tax Overhaul
Carney Earns 100 Percent Voting Record for 2017 Legislative Session
State Representative Devin Carney (R-23),, whose district includes Lyme, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook and the southern section of Westbrook, earned a 100 percent voting record for the 2017 legislative session according to recently released data from the House Clerk’s office. There were 417 votes cast during the 2017 regular session and special session. This marks Carney's third year … [Read more...] about Carney Earns 100 Percent Voting Record for 2017 Legislative Session
Lyme First Selectman Candidates Respond to Our Questions
To assist our Lyme readers in making their choices regarding for whom they should vote tomorrow, we posed three questions in writing to the candidates for Lyme First Selectman as follows: Why are you running? What are the three most significant issues that Lyme is currently facing? With reference to your Question 2 response, which issue of the three is the greatest … [Read more...] about Lyme First Selectman Candidates Respond to Our Questions
Old Lyme Board of Selectmen Candidates Respond to our Questions
To assist our Old Lyme readers in making their choices regarding for whom they should vote on Tuesday, we posed three questions in writing to the candidates for the Old Lyme Board of Selectmen as follows: Why are you running? What are the three most significant issues that Old Lyme is currently facing? With reference to your Question 2 response, which issue of the … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Board of Selectmen Candidates Respond to our Questions
Letter to the Editor: (Still Unfinished) Boathouse Project Cost to Town Now $550K Over STEAP Grant/Donations; Elect Read to Regain Fiscal Responsibility
To the Editor: Old Lyme Town Ordinance 20-8 states: “The responsibility for the management, control and development of the Town’s recreational facilities and expenditures made in connection therewith is vested in a Parks and Recreation Commission” (PRC). Thus, PRC requested that it review and approve plans proposed by the ad hoc Boathouse/Hains Park Improvement Committee … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: (Still Unfinished) Boathouse Project Cost to Town Now $550K Over STEAP Grant/Donations; Elect Read to Regain Fiscal Responsibility
Letter to the Editor: Wayland, Lord Are Both From Lyme, For Lyme, Understand Lyme
To the Editor: I am pleased to have served the Town of Lyme for many years as a selectman, school board member and for 30 years as state representative in Hartford. During that period, I worked with some great selectmen in Lyme who knew the importance of maintaining our essential services with one of the lowest property tax rates in the state. I am now confident that, … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Wayland, Lord Are Both From Lyme, For Lyme, Understand Lyme
Letter to the Editor: Wayland Has All The Required Qualities To Excel As Lyme First Selectman
To the Editor: Being the first selectman in a small town comes with unique challenges. The first selectman is expected to cheerfully solve issues ranging from taxes and zoning, to neighborhood disputes and unsightly guardrails. In order to be a successful first selectman of a small town, one must not only be a problem solver, but he or she must also be kind, patient, and … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Wayland Has All The Required Qualities To Excel As Lyme First Selectman
Letter to the Editor: Former Republican First Selectman Eno Endorses Democrat Mattson for Lyme First Selectman
To the Editor: This November, Lyme will experience its first contested election for the Board of Selectmen in more than a decade. If Lyme is to maintain its longstanding tradition of fiscal responsibility and attendant low mil rates, it is imperative that the next First Selectman be thoroughly conversant with the budget development process, as well as its implementation and … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Former Republican First Selectman Eno Endorses Democrat Mattson for Lyme First Selectman
Lyme DTC Launches New Website
As part of its ongoing efforts to encourage local residents to learn more about – and get more involved in – town government, the Lyme Democratic Town Committee (DTC) has announced the launch of a new website at www.LymeDTC.org. With just a few clicks, visitors to the new website can: Contact their local, state and federal legislators. Find out how to register to … [Read more...] about Lyme DTC Launches New Website
State Orders Recount in Republican Primary for 33rd District Probate Judge; Delia Wins by Nine Votes in First Count
The Connecticut Secretary of State has informed all the towns that comprise the 33rd District Probate Court that they need to conduct a recount of Tuesday's Republican Primary. Tuesdya's race between the party-endorsed candidate Attorney Anselmo Delia of Clinton and challenger Attorney Kevin Hecht of Old Saybrook ended with a 859-850 win for Delia after all the unofficial … [Read more...] about State Orders Recount in Republican Primary for 33rd District Probate Judge; Delia Wins by Nine Votes in First Count
Rep. Carney Applauds the Passage of a New Opioid Bill Signed on ‘International Overdose Awareness Day’
State Representative Devin Carney (R-23) attended a bill signing of Public Act 17-131, An Act Preventing Prescription Opioid Diversion and Abuse at the Hartford Public Library on Thursday, Aug. 31. Joining him were many legislative colleagues, local officials and advocates, who all stood in support of the legislation that seeks to curb the growing opioid crisis in … [Read more...] about Rep. Carney Applauds the Passage of a New Opioid Bill Signed on ‘International Overdose Awareness Day’