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Martha Marx (D): Candidate for CT State Senate, 20th District

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Martha Marx has been a trusted local leader for decades. As a visiting nurse for over thirty years, she advocated for her patients. As a two term city councilor, she collaborated with her colleagues to bring meaningful change to the city she loved.  As a union president for over a decade, she fought for fair pay and better working conditions. And as a Waterford native, … [Read more...] about Martha Marx (D): Candidate for CT State Senate, 20th District

Norm Needleman (D): Candidate (Incumbent) for CT State Senate, 33rd District

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State Senator Norm Needleman is the owner and CEO of Tower Laboratories and is the First Selectman of Essex. He is Chairman of the Energy and Technology Committee and serves on the Finance Committee and Transportation Committee.  Senator Needleman brings Democrats and Republicans together to find common-sense solutions to our most challenging issues, from finding … [Read more...] about Norm Needleman (D): Candidate (Incumbent) for CT State Senate, 33rd District

Kelsey of Old Lyme Has Spent $2.2M Against Gov. Lamont, $2.3M Supporting Other Federal Candidates, PACs

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Kelsey is Biggest Source of Independent Expenditure in CT Governor's Race, "He's Just a Good Republican" (Ben Proto, Republican State Chair) OLD LYME -- CT Truth PAC, launched in February by Old Lyme businessman J. David Kelsey to produce TV commercials opposing the reelection of Gov. Ned Lamont, quit the race surprisingly early, making its last TV ad expenditure in … [Read more...] about Kelsey of Old Lyme Has Spent $2.2M Against Gov. Lamont, $2.3M Supporting Other Federal Candidates, PACs

Key Points on How to Request Absentee Ballots for the State Election, Referendum

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LYME/OLD LYME — On Tuesday, Nov. 8, voters in Lyme and Old Lyme will cast their ballots in not only the State Election but also the Lyme-Old Lyme Schools $57.6 million Bond Referendum for renovation and expansion of four school buildings. If you wish to vote by Absentee Ballot, there are some important points to understand about how you obtain your ballot. The key issue is that … [Read more...] about Key Points on How to Request Absentee Ballots for the State Election, Referendum

Old Lyme Democratic Town Committee ‘Friend-Raiser’ Yields Generous Donation to CT Foodshare

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OLD LYME --- The Old Lyme Democratic Town Committee (DTC) held its inaugural Corn Hole Friend-Raiser for charity on Aug. 27. The Old Lyme DTC selected Connecticut Foodshare to receive the proceeds from the well-attended event.Held on the lovely grounds of Katherine and Ben Thuma’s home, over 40 people joined members of the Old Lyme DTC and candidates Martha Marx, 20th District … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Democratic Town Committee ‘Friend-Raiser’ Yields Generous Donation to CT Foodshare

Old Lyme DTC, RTC Chairs Respond to Defacement of Stefanowski Signs

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OLD LYME -- The signs on J. David Kelsey's property supporting Bob Stefanowski, the Republican candidate for Governor, have been defaced. We asked the respective Chairs of the Old Lyme Republican and Democratic Town Committees for their reaction to this occurrence. Randy Nelson, Chairman of the Old Lyme Republican Town Committee, responded by email saying, "I have already … [Read more...] about Old Lyme DTC, RTC Chairs Respond to Defacement of Stefanowski Signs

Political Signs Defaced In Old Lyme

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OLD LYME -- Less than 24 hours after they were put up along a busy street in Old Lyme, two large signs promoting Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob Stefanowski were defaced with red graffiti, according to property owner J. David Kelsey. Kelsey, who co-founded the Old Lyme-based real estate private-equity investment company Hamilton Point Investments LLC, is a Republican … [Read more...] about Political Signs Defaced In Old Lyme

Sen’s Blumenthal, Murphy to Attend Presentation on Old Lyme’s Regional Wastewater System, Saturday

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OLD LYME -- A presentation will be held on the Old Lyme Regional Wastewater System on Saturday, Aug. 27, at 10 a.m. in the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School. This is an informational meeting to review the status of the sewer project. Questions regarding the project can be submitted in advance to [email protected] for review by the committee. A panel will then … [Read more...] about Sen’s Blumenthal, Murphy to Attend Presentation on Old Lyme’s Regional Wastewater System, Saturday

FRA Announces $65.2 Million Grant for New CT River Bridge Between Old Lyme, Old Saybrook

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Second $20M FRA Grant Supports Phase 1 (Two of Seven) of CT DOT’s Plan to Replace Power Substations Along New Haven Line HARTFORD, CT/OLD LYME – On Aug. 18, Gov. Ned Lamont and Connecticut’s Congressional delegation announced that Connecticut has been awarded two grants totaling more than $85.2 million from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for major infrastructure … [Read more...] about FRA Announces $65.2 Million Grant for New CT River Bridge Between Old Lyme, Old Saybrook

Old Lyme Democratic Town Committee Announces Endorsements for November Elections

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OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme Democratic Town Committee (DTC) has announced its endorsements for the upcoming November election for Democratic candidates for State and Federal offices. The unanimous endorsements were made at the regular monthly meeting of the Old Lyme DTC held Wednesday, Aug. 10.  In a press release announcing the endorsements, the Old Lyme DTC states that … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Democratic Town Committee Announces Endorsements for November Elections

Lyme, OL Republicans Choose Klarides as Candidate for US Senate, But Levy Wins Statewide in Tuesday’s Primary

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LYME/OLD LYME -- The unofficial results of the Primary elections in Lyme and Old Lyme were as detailed below. A majority of Republican voters in both Lyme and Old Lyme chose Themis Klarides over Leora Levy as their candidate for US Senate to face Democrat Richard Blumenthal in November. Statewide, however, Levy -- who received a late endorsement from former President … [Read more...] about Lyme, OL Republicans Choose Klarides as Candidate for US Senate, But Levy Wins Statewide in Tuesday’s Primary

CT Primary is Today, Polls Open in Lyme, Old Lyme 6am-8pm

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LYME/OLD LYME -- Connecticut's Primary is being held tomorrow, Tuesday, Aug. 9. Only registered Democrats can vote in the Democratic Primary and registered Republicans in the Republican Primary. Unaffiliated and minor party voters may not vote in either Primary. View a sample Democratic ballot for Lyme residents here. View a sample Republican ballot for Lyme residents … [Read more...] about CT Primary is Today, Polls Open in Lyme, Old Lyme 6am-8pm

Big Changes on Lyme Board of Selectmen; Mattson Retires as First Selectman, Lahm Takes Over Top Spot, Kristina White Appointed as Third Selectwoman

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LYME -- At the July 5 Lyme Board of Selectmen meeting, First Selectman Steve Mattson (D) retired after having served as a Selectman for 17 years and as First Selectman for five. In taking his retirement, Mattson said, “It’s been a privilege and an honor to serve the town I love, but it’s time for me to spend some more time with my family and do a little traveling.  This is … [Read more...] about Big Changes on Lyme Board of Selectmen; Mattson Retires as First Selectman, Lahm Takes Over Top Spot, Kristina White Appointed as Third Selectwoman