To the Editor: I am writing to encourage your readers to support and vote for Dave Rubino, the democratic candidate for the 23rd House District to represent Lyme, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook and Westbrook. I have had the opportunity to meet Dave, and talk with him about the issues that drive him as a person and a professional. Dave is a lawyer, with both business and human rights … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Rubino Will Not Be Restricted by Party Lines in His Quest For Solutions That Benefit Local Community
Letters
Letter to the Editor: Carney Deserves Re-election, No One Works Harder for Lyme-Old Lyme Community
To the Editor: Rep. Devin Carney is a champion for Lyme and Old Lyme at the State Capitol. Among his many accomplishments, he has worked to defeat the high-speed train from decimating our community, helped secure funding for Old Lyme's library and open space in Lyme, and supported local parents in their fight to stop state-mandated school regionalization. Locally, Devin … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Carney Deserves Re-election, No One Works Harder for Lyme-Old Lyme Community
Our Policy Regarding Letters to the Editor
LYME/OLD LYME -- We look forward to receiving your Letters to the Editor regarding the upcoming election and so thought it would be helpful to republish our policy regarding Letters. Letters must not exceed our 450-word limit. Letter writers must supply their name, home town, and telephone number for verification purposes. They also should note any political … [Read more...] about Our Policy Regarding Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: It’s Time for Change, Rubino Will Promote Climate of Equality as State Rep.
To the Editor: I met Dave Rubino last year while working on a local election in Old Lyme. You learn a lot about a person when you are knocking on doors and phone calling together. I was immediately drawn to his passion to serve the people. As a Human Rights Lawyer, who has work in the US and overseas, he has a breadth of knowledge and experience about creating a climate … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: It’s Time for Change, Rubino Will Promote Climate of Equality as State Rep.
Letter to the Editor: An Open Letter to the USPS (Excluding Old Lyme P.O.) — Stop Messing With My Mail
To the Editor: To Whom it Should Concern at the USPS Please stop messing with my mail! Let me remind you: Title 39 of the U.S. Code states that the Postal Service shall have as its basic function the obligation to provide postal services to bind the Nation together through the personal, educational, literary, and business correspondence of the people. It shall provide … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: An Open Letter to the USPS (Excluding Old Lyme P.O.) — Stop Messing With My Mail
Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme Land Trust’s Assessment of Bucky Brook Beaver Situation Challenged
To the Editor: I recently read the statement provided to you by the Old Lyme Land Trust in February. I find it odd that no one from your organization met with Dave Berggren to confirm the lowering level of the pond after one dam was removed. What’s more egregious is that when I took the Bucky Brook path just yesterday I found 4 beaver dams as well as the beaver’s lodge and … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme Land Trust’s Assessment of Bucky Brook Beaver Situation Challenged
Letter to the Editor: An Open Letter to the Old Lyme Community … with Two Challenges
Editor's Note: We published this letter July 22. We have received comments almost daily related to it -- the publication date shown reflects the date of the most recent comment. PLEASE NOTE THAT AS OF JULY 31, 2020 COMMENTS ON THIS ARTICLE ARE NOW CLOSED. To the Editor: An Open Letter to the Old Lyme Community Several weeks ago a group of two or three hundred … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: An Open Letter to the Old Lyme Community … with Two Challenges
Letter to the Editor: Parks & Rec. Leaders Challenged Over Use of Old Lyme Ballfields by Private Entity That Brought in Hundreds of Out-of-Towners
To the Editor: Old Lyme Parks and Rec. Commission has dedicated much of their energy over the last few years, and particularly the last few months, to limiting the activities in Hains Park. Most recently, this has been executed under three guiding principles: limit the use of public property by private entities, limit the use of Old Lyme property by out-of-town people, … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Parks & Rec. Leaders Challenged Over Use of Old Lyme Ballfields by Private Entity That Brought in Hundreds of Out-of-Towners
Letter to the Editor: Sen. Formica Clarifies His Support of Expanding CT’s Absentee Ballot Rules
To the Editor: I was disappointed to see David Collins write columns in The Day, (“Can Connecticut GOP block safe voting,” June 11 and “The two sides of Sen. Formica’s mouth on early voting,” June 26), which ignore many facts and try to paint all Connecticut Republicans as wanting to risk people's lives in a public health emergency as a way of suppressing votes. Nothing … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Sen. Formica Clarifies His Support of Expanding CT’s Absentee Ballot Rules
Letter to the Editor: Is Cancellation of Lyme’s ‘Hamburg Fair’ Perhaps Premature? More Planning, Less Politics, ‘a Dose of Courage’ are Needed
Updated with new comment May 17: To the Editor: I can understand cancelling a major commercial event 100 days out. Vendor contracts, insurance, etc. are complicated expensive things requiring major financial commitments months in advance. The Hamburg Fair is 100+ days away, is this really the time to cancel an event that is managed by able and fabulous local … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Is Cancellation of Lyme’s ‘Hamburg Fair’ Perhaps Premature? More Planning, Less Politics, ‘a Dose of Courage’ are Needed
Letter to the Editor: Closing White Sand Beach, Hains Park is Wrong: Old Lyme Residents are Responsible, Respectful
To the Editor: I feel that closing White Sands (sic) Beach and Hains Park is wrong. These are not public beaches; they are restricted for use by Old Lyme residents/property owners only, hence the requirement for a parking hang tag that residents can buy at the town hall. Certainly, we can maintain a safe distance from each other. I have been isolating from family, … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Closing White Sand Beach, Hains Park is Wrong: Old Lyme Residents are Responsible, Respectful
Letter to the Editor: Kudos to Lamont for Banning Short-term Rentals, But Now Close the Beaches
To the Editor: Compliments go to Governor Ned Lamont for executive order 7T, prohibiting rentals with durations less than 32 days. Putting the health of her full-time residents who work in the state’s hospitals and businesses, volunteer in her communities and fill her schools, ahead of the economic bounty of beach visitors who clog the roads and beaches, Governor Raimondo … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Kudos to Lamont for Banning Short-term Rentals, But Now Close the Beaches
Letter to the Editor: ‘Tis the Season for … Vandalism in Old Lyme? What on Earth are the Perpetrators Thinking?
To the Editor: A view from my porch: some sorrow and anger. It’s the holiday season, right? “Peace on earth to men and women of goodwill”, right? However, as I looked out from my porch window this morning, there was something that was clearly amiss. One of my neighbor’s beautiful flower pots was missing and lay smashed and broken near my driveway on Library Lane. This was … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: ‘Tis the Season for … Vandalism in Old Lyme? What on Earth are the Perpetrators Thinking?
Letter to the Editor: A Note of Thanks From Author Gencarella to Book Reviewer Kloman
To the Editor: It is a certain if unusual pleasure to see a review of one’s book in print. That privilege is more poignant when the reviewer is a neighbor one admires. And in the case of the recent review of my book, Connecticut: Spooky Trails and Tall Tales (October 28, 2019) and my previous Wicked Weird and Wily Yankees (June 3, 2018) in LymeLine, the honor is made all the … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: A Note of Thanks From Author Gencarella to Book Reviewer Kloman
Letter to the Editor: A Post-Election Message To The People of Old Lyme, ‘We Must Go Forward Together’
To the Editor: The election is behind us and Old Lyme still has a government. I am certain that Bonnie Reemsnyder will ensure a smooth and gracious transition to Mr. Griswold and our re-elected incumbent selectwoman, Mary Jo Nosal, and selectman, Chris Kerr. Mr.Griswold inherits a fiscally strong Old Lyme that sits on a well-maintained infrastructure. Clearly, the RTC was … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: A Post-Election Message To The People of Old Lyme, ‘We Must Go Forward Together’