To the Editor: I am running as Tax Collector for the Town of Old Lyme. As your Tax Collector, I will continue to uphold this Town’s admirable collection rate – 99 percent, one of the highest in the state – while updating our systems to make it more convenient for you to pay your taxes. Currently as Assistant Tax Collector, I have improved our Online Payment Center … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Thompson Explains Why Voters Should Support her Bid to be Old Lyme Tax Collector
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Letter to the Editor: ‘Critical Decisions to be Made in Next Two Years’ for Old Lyme; Shoemaker, Lampos Unquestionably Represent Best Option to Lead Town Through Them
To the Editor: Normally, politics are not my thing. I am much too pre-occupied living. But this year, in Old Lyme, I am paying attention. I am paying attention because there are so many critical decisions that must be made in the next two years, that could change our little town forever. Let’s get it right. Our local media has done a great job … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: ‘Critical Decisions to be Made in Next Two Years’ for Old Lyme; Shoemaker, Lampos Unquestionably Represent Best Option to Lead Town Through Them
Letter to the Editor: Elections are the Will of the People
To the Editor: The Chair of the Old Lyme Democratic Town Committee [OLDTC] would have us believe there is an “unhealthy imbalance” in Old Lyme government because they have a minority of seats on boards and commissions. This is an entirely warped view of the electoral process. Elections are the will of the People, and the People have spoken loudly by choosing the best … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Elections are the Will of the People
Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme First Selectman Endorses Matt Ward for Town Treasurer
To the Editor: Matt Ward is on our Board of Selectmen and he is also one of our part-time Police officers. In addition, he is very active in the Town’s Little League program. Matt has recently accepted a position with a local accounting firm, so he will not seek reelection to the Board of Selectmen. However, he is seeking to be elected as our Town Treasurer on November … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme First Selectman Endorses Matt Ward for Town Treasurer
Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme Treasurer Reiter Again Refutes Statements Made About Him, Looks Forward to Serving Another Four Years in Same Role
To the Editor: I read John Flick’s October 30 letter to the editor entitled, "’Dedicated Volunteer’ Ward has ‘In-Depth Financial Expertise, Experience’ Required to Serve as Old Lyme Town Treasurer" and was dismayed to find the exact same (word for word) untrue statement about my record as Treasurer that was printed in an LTE [on] this LymeLine website from … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme Treasurer Reiter Again Refutes Statements Made About Him, Looks Forward to Serving Another Four Years in Same Role
Letter to the Editor: Shoemaker, Lampos Have Skills to Develop Positive, Reinforcing, Work Culture at Old Lyme Town Hall
To the Editor: The Old Lyme employees who work in Town Hall are a wonderful group. However, concerns have been expressed over the past few years about their working environment and whether they have routinely enjoyed the support they deserve. These concerns will not continue under the leadership of Martha Shoemaker as First Selectwoman and the assistance of Jim … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Shoemaker, Lampos Have Skills to Develop Positive, Reinforcing, Work Culture at Old Lyme Town Hall
Letter to the Editor: ‘Dedicated Volunteer’ Ward Has ‘In-depth Financial Expertise, Experience’ Required to Serve as Old Lyme Town Treasurer
To the Editor: As a recently retired CFO with over 45 years of financial oversight experience, I have learned the qualities needed to be a successful financial leader. I am writing this letter to the voters in Old Lyme to strongly urge you to elect Matt Ward (U) as our Town Treasurer on November 7th. Matt has all the right in-depth financial expertise and experience to … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: ‘Dedicated Volunteer’ Ward Has ‘In-depth Financial Expertise, Experience’ Required to Serve as Old Lyme Town Treasurer
Letter to the Editor: ‘Intelligent, Thoughtful, Community-minded’ Margules is ‘Excellent Candidate’ for Old Lyme Planning Commission
To the Editor: I recommend Howard Margules as an excellent candidate for the Old Lyme Planning Commission. I have worked on several projects with Howard in his capacity as Chair of the Economic Development Commission (EDC) and member of the Halls Road Improvements Committee (HRIC). He is intelligent, thoughtful, and community-minded. He is dedicated to the prosperity and … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: ‘Intelligent, Thoughtful, Community-minded’ Margules is ‘Excellent Candidate’ for Old Lyme Planning Commission
Lyme’s Municipal Election Draws Attention This Year for Surprising Reason
LYME -- With the upcoming Lyme town elections, residents are tuned in for an unusual reason: lack of contest. This year’s town elections for the Board of Selectpeople will be unopposed, with First Selectperson David Lahm running uncontested for the position. This is not the first time in Lyme’s recent history that this has been the case. According to Steve Mattson, … [Read more...] about Lyme’s Municipal Election Draws Attention This Year for Surprising Reason
Towns of Lyme, Old Lyme Both Receive $500K STEAP Grants for Lymes’ Senior Center’s Expansion, Renovation
HARTFORD, CT / LYME / OLD LYME -- UPDATED 11:10am with State Rep. Carney’s comments: On Sept. 29, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont announced the latest round of Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) grants, which included separate $500,000 grants to the Towns of Lyme and Old Lyme respectively towards the expansion and renovation of the Lymes' Senior Center. The Center is a … [Read more...] about Towns of Lyme, Old Lyme Both Receive $500K STEAP Grants for Lymes’ Senior Center’s Expansion, Renovation
Letter to the Editor: Vote for Republican Incumbents on Old Lyme Board of Finance to Maintain Sound Fiscal Stewardship
To the Editor: I am writing this letter to inform the voters of Old Lyme just how capable our Board of Finance Members are. I have been a member of the Board of Finance for almost 20 years and it’s Chair for 16 of those years. I do so to ask you to vote for the Republican incumbents running for our Board of Finance this year. Here is the why in this ask: This … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Vote for Republican Incumbents on Old Lyme Board of Finance to Maintain Sound Fiscal Stewardship
Old Lyme Registrars’ Lottery Determines Order of Candidate Names on November Ballot
OLD LYME -- On Wednesday, Sept. 6, the Old Lyme (OL) Registrars of Voters held a lottery to determine the order of names within each of the parties for a number of offices. The order of the parties themselves is determined by state statute and in Connecticut reflects which party holds the Governor's seat. The lottery was held in the Town Clerk’s Office at the Old … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Registrars’ Lottery Determines Order of Candidate Names on November Ballot
Unanimous Vote by Lyme Board of Selectmen Changes Name to ‘Board of Selectpeople’
LYME, CT -- At its regular meeting on Monday, Aug. 7, the Lyme Board of Selectmen decided to change the name of its Board, effective immediately, to the “Board of Selectpeople” and to continue to refer to its individual members as either “Selectman” or “Selectwoman.” The change was approved unanimously by First Selectman David Lahm (R), Selectman John Kiker (D) and Selectwoman … [Read more...] about Unanimous Vote by Lyme Board of Selectmen Changes Name to ‘Board of Selectpeople’
Lyme Democrats Announce Slate of Candidates to Run in November Municipal Elections
Lyme DTC To Publicize, Encourage Kristina White’s Election to Board of Selectmen as a Petitioning Candidate LYME, CT – The Lyme Democratic Town Committee (DTC) announced Wednesday, July 26, that, at a local Democratic caucus held Monday night, a slate of nine Democratic candidates was nominated and endorsed by the committee to run in the Nov. 7 municipal elections. … [Read more...] about Lyme Democrats Announce Slate of Candidates to Run in November Municipal Elections
Old Lyme Democrats Announce Candidates for November Election
Same Team Running for First Selectman, Selectman Positions as in 2021; Shoemaker Contests Top Spot Again Supported by Lampos OLD LYME, CT – The Old Lyme Democratic Town Committee (OLDTC) has announced its field of candidates, who were endorsed for the 2023 municipal election at their Town Committee meeting held July 19. "The Old Lyme Democratic Town Committee … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Democrats Announce Candidates for November Election