Letters

To the Editor: Serving effectively on the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) requires substantial knowledge and experience.  The review of variance applications is a highly regulated process defined by state statute, zoning regulations, and case law.  Every ZBA decision can be appealed in court and overturned if all legal requirements are not met, and any appeal of a ZBA decision … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme ZBA Alternate Dix Seeks Election as Full ZBA Member, Offers Wide Range of Both Professional, Personal Experience

To the Editor: The choice in the election for Old Lyme’s tax collector is clear, Judy Tooker deserves re-election. Judy has dutifully served Old Lyme during her tenure and has a collection rate of about 99% - one of the best in Connecticut. Old Lyme depends on these taxes to fund its schools, town services, and public safety. As an Old Lyme taxpayer, it makes me feel good … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Tooker Has One of Best Collection Rates in State, Vote For Her to Continue as Old Lyme Tax Collector

To the Editor: I, Adam Burrows, have served three terms as an alternate member of the Old Lyme Board of Finance. I now seek a fourth term. I believe that the role of the Board of Finance is to wisely use the local, state, federal and other dollars available to the town to maintain appropriate services and to support those projects that reflect the current and projected needs … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme BOF Alternate Burrows is ‘Deeply Committed’ to This Community, Seeks Fourth Term as Alternate

To the Editor: I attended a meeting of the Halls Road Improvements Committee this past February and came to recognize the need for economic development and growth in Old Lyme.  Shortly thereafter I began to make a contribution by joining the town's Planning Commission as an alternate. I am now seeking your vote as a regular member of this Commission. I feel qualified for … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme Planning Commission Alternate Klose Seeks Full Seat, Brings Unique Perspective as Planner/Engineer Who Understands Town

To the Editor: I love living in Old Lyme.  Of all the towns my wife and I explored, this community was clearly our first choice to raise our children. I hope to be part of the decision-making process which guides our town in the 21st century. I want Old Lyme to be a place where my children can continue to flourish, and where people from all walks of life and economic status … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme Zoning Alternate Gemme Now Seeks Full Seat on Commission

To the Editor: I decided to run for the Region 18 Board of Education in Old Lyme because I care greatly about the top-rated school system we have and I want to contribute to its ongoing success. I have lived in Old Lyme for about seven years, joining my wife, Kimball Robbins, who already had two daughters in our schools. We now have another child, just starting out in Center … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Kemp Hopes to Contribute to ‘Ongoing Success’ of LOL Schools by Serving on Region 18 BOE

To the Editor: I am running for the office of Zoning Board of Appeals in the town of Old Lyme.   I have been a resident of Old Lyme for fourteen years and I consider my home here a part of heaven!  I value my home and my neighbors who share this beautiful place with me. I live near the shoreline and I believe the members of this community need to have a stronger voice in … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Tracy Wants to bring ‘Fresh Voice, New Ideas’ to Old Lyme ZBA

To the Editor: The Day recently published an interview with Tim Griswold, candidate for Old Lyme First Selectman.  Apparently his principal objective would be to maintain Old Lyme as it is today (or was yesterday), at the least possible cost, with no view to the future and no advice from outside experts. In the interview Griswold seems most proud of "his extreme fiscal … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Go Forward in Old Lyme with Reemsnyder, Not Backward with Griswold

To the Editor: As a 23-year resident who loves Old Lyme and wants to continue supporting our beautiful community, I am seeking re-election to the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA).  I have served on the ZBA over 5 years, was unanimously elected ZBA Chair by my peers in 2018, and have successfully completed extensive training in CT Land Use Law and Procedure.  As a retired research … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Current Old Lyme ZBA Chair Hutchinson Seeks Re-election, Offers Wealth of Experience

To the Editor: My name is Mara Lowry and I am running for the Old Lyme Zoning Board of Appeals because, as a long-time area resident and mother of two young children, I am invested in continuing the safety and unique character of Old Lyme. I believe firmly in maintaining the spirit and integrity of our zoning regulations, as they are intended to uphold these values.  At the … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Lowry Seeks Election to Old Lyme ZBA, Believes in Retention of Spirit, Integrity of Zoning Regulations’

To the Editor: My name is Michael Reiter and I’m running for Old Lyme Town Treasurer. Since moving to Old Lyme eight years ago I’ve seen how important local government is to the things important in my daily life, from schools to playgrounds to roads and bridges.  My job as an engineer at Pratt and Whitney, and past volunteer and professional experience have taught me the … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Reiter Loves Old Lyme, Presents his Qualifications to be Town Treasurer

To the Editor: I decided to run for office in Old Lyme in 2008 while sitting at a desk overlooking the Caspian Sea. A plan nearly eleven years in the making hatched halfway across the world requires explanation. I’m a human rights lawyer, and in 2008 I was working in an oil-rich dictatorship. The country had elections, and I was excited to see how its unfamiliar system … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Lawyer Rubino, Running for Board of Finance, Hopes to Help Keep Old Lyme a “Special Place”