Does Governor Malloy have a problem with communities that succeed? This is a question we need to ask ourselves. Year after year, the schools of the 23rd District work diligently to provide quality education to our youth. Our teachers and administrators add to the success of our state by instilling the proper foundation to produce the industrial, business, and community leaders … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Carney Says Proposed State Education Budget Cuts Will Seriously Impact Region 18
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Lyme DTC Announces New Officer Slate; Mails Newsletter with New Look, Mission to all Residents
The Lyme Democratic Town Committee (DTC) held an election Thursday, March 24, and elected the following officers: Steven Mattson was re-elected chair, Sue Hessel was elected vice chair, Jarrod Leonardo was re-elected treasurer and Mary Ann Kistner was re-elected secretary. All serving a two year term. The Lyme DTC also announced that the April issue of its official … [Read more...] about Lyme DTC Announces New Officer Slate; Mails Newsletter with New Look, Mission to all Residents
Senators Fight to Preserve Crucial Hospital Services
Sen. Paul Formica and Sen. Art Linares met with area hospital officials at the Legislative Office Building on March 23 to discuss ways to protect vital health care services for vulnerable populations like the disabled, children and seniors. To protect those most in need, Formica and Linares, along with Senate and House Republicans, are proposing a plan to restore the … [Read more...] about Senators Fight to Preserve Crucial Hospital Services
Courtney, Blumenthal, Murphy Call on FRA to Work With CT Stakeholders on Rail Upgrades
Request follows concerns from local town leaders and constituents that rail upgrades could negatively impact their communities Last Friday, Feb. 5, U.S. Representative Joe Courtney (CT-2), U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) called on the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to host listening sessions along the Connecticut … [Read more...] about Courtney, Blumenthal, Murphy Call on FRA to Work With CT Stakeholders on Rail Upgrades
Carney, Linares to Hold Office Hours in Westbrook, Feb. 9
State Rep. Devin Carney (R-23rd) will hold pre-session office hours in Westbrook at the Westbrook Town Hall on Feb. 9, starting at 6:30 p.m. State Senator Art Linares (R-33rd) and State Representative Jesse MacLachlan (R-35th) will join Carney at the Westbrook event. This session will provide constituents with an opportunity to ask questions or share their ideas and … [Read more...] about Carney, Linares to Hold Office Hours in Westbrook, Feb. 9
Carney, Formica Oppose NE Corridor Future Rail Study Affecting Old Lyme
Area Legislators are requesting the proposal be removed or a public hearing be held State Rep. Devin Carney and State Sen. Paul Formica are calling for action in response to a number of constituent concerns regarding the Northeast Corridor (NEC) Future Tier 1 Draft EIS “Alternative 1” that includes a study to improve rail service and travel time between major cities at … [Read more...] about Carney, Formica Oppose NE Corridor Future Rail Study Affecting Old Lyme
Carney, Linares to Hold Office Hours in Westbrook, Feb. 9
State Rep. Devin Carney (R-23rd) will hold pre-session office hours in Old Saybrook at the Saybrook Point Pavilion on Monday, Jan. 25, starting at 6 p.m., in Old Lyme at the Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library on Wednesday, Jan. 27, starting at 6 p.m., and in Westbrook at the Westbrook Town Hall on Feb. 9, starting at 6:30 p.m. Carney will be joined in Old Saybrook on Jan. 25 by … [Read more...] about Carney, Linares to Hold Office Hours in Westbrook, Feb. 9
Formica, Linares Joins Fellow Senators to Announce Amendment to Improve Protection of CT Open Space
Sen. Paul Formica, Sen. Art Linares and Sen. Kevin Witkos joined with environmental advocates on Jan. 13 to unveil a constitutional amendment proposal to improve the protection of forest land, parks, wildlife areas and other open space in Connecticut. The legislators' proposal would implement strengthened restrictions on the sale of preserved land. The next legislative … [Read more...] about Formica, Linares Joins Fellow Senators to Announce Amendment to Improve Protection of CT Open Space
Old Lyme Board of Selectmen Unchanged; Griswold In As Treasurer, Fuchs Fails in BOE Re-election Bid
UPDATED 10:17pm: In a tight race with an above average total of 2,321 voters, Old Lyme First Selectwoman Bonnie Reemsnyder (D) was reelected over her Republican opponent Cathy Carter by 269 votes - Reemsnyder garnered 1,278 votes to Carter's 1,009. Selectmen Arthur "Skip" Sibley and Mary Jo Nosal also both outpolled Carter with 1,150 and 1,120 votes respectively, leaving them … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Board of Selectmen Unchanged; Griswold In As Treasurer, Fuchs Fails in BOE Re-election Bid
Rep. Carney Achieves 100 Percent Voting Record
State Representative Devin Carney (R-23) achieved a 100 percent voting record during the regular 2015 Legislative Session according to statistics compiled by the House Clerk's Office. This year, Rep. Carney cast his vote on all 379 separate pieces of legislation that made it to the floor of the House of Representatives. Only about 20 percent of legislators achieve perfect … [Read more...] about Rep. Carney Achieves 100 Percent Voting Record
Lottery Places Old Lyme Candidates in Order on Nov. 3 Ballot
Old Lyme Town Clerk Eileen Coffee and Assistant Town Clerk Vicki Urbowicz presided over a lottery yesterday morning in the second floor Conference Room of Memorial Town Hall on Lyme St. to determine the horizontal order of candidates' names for any office with a number of openings in the Nov. 3 municipal election. Old Lyme Registrars Sylvia Peterson (D) and Don Tapper (R) … [Read more...] about Lottery Places Old Lyme Candidates in Order on Nov. 3 Ballot
State Awards Old Lyme $2.05 Million to Rehab Rye Field Manor
On Wednesday, Aug. 26, the Department of Housing (DOH) announced that approximately $2.05 million will be awarded to the Town of Old Lyme in the form of a grant, and will be used to rehabilitate Rye Field Manor. Rye Field Manor, which is located on Boston Post Rd., is a 39-unit development consisting of 13 buildings, plus a community building and is home to affordable … [Read more...] about State Awards Old Lyme $2.05 Million to Rehab Rye Field Manor
Local Republican Legislators to Propose Elimination of Propane Tax
Local Republican state legislators Representative Devin Carney (R-23) and Senator Paul Formica (R-20) have announced that they will propose legislation to eliminate Connecticut's gross receipts tax on propane. “After the crazy weather we have experienced in recent years, many people bought generators. They were trying to be proactive in case of another catastrophic event. … [Read more...] about Local Republican Legislators to Propose Elimination of Propane Tax
Democrats Stick With Reemsnyder, Nosal to Lead November Slate
Indicating that they are clearly comfortable with their current leadership, the Old Lyme Democratic town Committee (DTC) last night endorsed incumbents Bonnie Reemsnyder and Mary Jo Nosal for First Selectwoman and Selectwoman respectively in the upcoming November election. The full slate of candidates, in fact, reflected a high level of satisfaction in the performance of those … [Read more...] about Democrats Stick With Reemsnyder, Nosal to Lead November Slate
Few Changes for Lyme Republican Slate in November Election
The Lyme Republican Town Committee has endorsed a slate of candidates for the November election comprised primarily of incumbents. The only changes are that current Region 18 Board of Education Chairman Jim Witkins is stepping down from that board and has been endorsed for the board of finance. Running in Witkins's stead for the board of education is newcomer Mary Powell-St. … [Read more...] about Few Changes for Lyme Republican Slate in November Election