To the Editor: My name is Sarah Michaelson. I am the Democratic candidate for Old Lyme Tax Collector in the upcoming election. For the past 5 years I have been the bookkeeper for several local small business owners, while also caring for my two children. Through this work I have not only refined my accounting skills, I have also learned about the needs and challenges of … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Candidate (D) for Old Lyme Tax Collector Promises New Technology, Increased Hours, Improved Customer Service if Elected
Letters
Letter to the Editor: Reiter Seeks Re-Election to Old Lyme BOF, Commits to Respect Every Tax Dollar
To the Editor: When I was 17, if you had told me that in 20 years I would be living in Old Lyme, raising my own family and running for a seat on our Board of Finance, I probably would have said, “That’s a possibility.” I grew up in Old Lyme and have always had a love of civics and an interest in the inner workings of our town, state and federal governments. When I was … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Reiter Seeks Re-Election to Old Lyme BOF, Commits to Respect Every Tax Dollar
Letter to the Editor: Reemsnyder Runs on Her Record, Says Look at Facts of Her Administration’s Accomplishments
To the Editor: As Election Day draws near and we prepare to cast our votes, there are still some who are undecided. Each side makes its best case, but that sometimes includes misleading claims and information. Though part of the political process, this is often the reason many turn away from voting. With that in mind, please consider these facts regarding some of my … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Reemsnyder Runs on Her Record, Says Look at Facts of Her Administration’s Accomplishments
Letter to the Editor: Griswold Explains Why He’s Running Again for Old Lyme First Selectman, Says Reemsnyder is “Ethically-Challenged”
To the Editor: After serving 14 years as Old Lyme’s First Selectman through 2011, I am running again to lead the town. At our Republican caucus in July, we had excellent candidates for all open positions, save that of First Selectman. Within days, news broke that our current First Selectwoman, who was the long-standing chair of the finance committee and then chairwoman of … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Griswold Explains Why He’s Running Again for Old Lyme First Selectman, Says Reemsnyder is “Ethically-Challenged”
Letter to the Editor: If Elected, BOE Candidate Panzara-Griswold Will Focus on “Top-Quality Education … Accessible to all … Efficient & Affordable,”
To the Editor: The greatest joy of my personal life has been raising my two children. The most fulfilling part of my career/volunteer life has been serving the needs of young community members. If elected to the Region 18 Board of Education, I will advocate for our kids and help establish a vision for our schools, focusing on a top-quality education that is accessible to all … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: If Elected, BOE Candidate Panzara-Griswold Will Focus on “Top-Quality Education … Accessible to all … Efficient & Affordable,”
Letter to the Editor: BOE Candidate Thompson Offers a ‘Pragmatic … Creative … Fiscally Conservative” Approach
To the Editor: Please exercise your right to vote in Old Lyme’s municipal elections on Nov. 5. I am running for Region 18 Board of Education and ask for your vote. We are fortunate to have strong community support for our highly-rated schools. But I believe we can do a better job of engaging taxpayers and residents in establishing and supporting our district’s … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: BOE Candidate Thompson Offers a ‘Pragmatic … Creative … Fiscally Conservative” Approach
Letter to the Editor: BOE Candidate Bowman Will Put Children First in “Transparent … Collaborative Manner”
To the Editor: I want to serve on the Region 18 Board of Education and I respectfully request your help on Election Day. When my family and I moved to Connecticut ten years ago, we spent nearly a year deciding where to live. Our top screening criteria were the quality of the school system and the opportunities the community would afford our children. Ultimately, we … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: BOE Candidate Bowman Will Put Children First in “Transparent … Collaborative Manner”
Letter to the Editor: Selectwoman Nosal Seeks Another Term to Continue Her Hard Work to “Move Our Town Forward”
To the Editor: It has been a privilege to serve as Selectwoman for the town of Old Lyme. I request your vote on November 5th so that I may continue to work hard for our community and our residents. I am proud to be running with First Selectwoman Bonnie Reemsnyder, whose experience and thoughtful and deliberative nature have been so beneficial to our town. Among our … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Selectwoman Nosal Seeks Another Term to Continue Her Hard Work to “Move Our Town Forward”
Letter to the Editor: Selectman Kerr Wants to “Hit the Pause Button, Re-group and Listen” Before Continuing Town Projects
To the Editor: We have spent a lot of time in Old Lyme discussing many big, important and impacting initiatives: Large plans for Halls Road privately-owned businesses, apartments at I-95 and Route 156 intersection, sewers at Soundview, and merging police with East Lyme, among other issues. I am asking for your vote November 5th to bring back honest discussion at the start of … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Selectman Kerr Wants to “Hit the Pause Button, Re-group and Listen” Before Continuing Town Projects
Letter to the Editor: If Elected to Planning Commission, Lampos Will Balance Old Lyme’s ‘Special Beauty’ With Town’s Housing, Commercial Needs
To the Editor: I am honored to be on the Democratic ticket in Old Lyme as a candidate for the Planning Commission. I have a deep love and respect for our town’s history, quality of life, and natural environment, and want to contribute to its healthy future. My graduate degree is in urban affairs and policy analysis, and I have worked on various municipal and non-profit … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: If Elected to Planning Commission, Lampos Will Balance Old Lyme’s ‘Special Beauty’ With Town’s Housing, Commercial Needs
Letter to the Editor: Vote Republican Trio to Help ‘Lift the Veil’ on BOE Proceedings
To the Editor: I am writing to urge Old Lyme residents to vote for the Board of Education team of Suzanne Thompson, Jenn Miller and Steven Wilson. I served on the Board of Education for two years, and I have three daughters in Lyme-Old LymeSchools. Having served on the Board of Education as well as being a parent of LOL students, I have a strong interest in keeping our … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Vote Republican Trio to Help ‘Lift the Veil’ on BOE Proceedings
Letter to the Editor: Support Griswold, Kerr for Honesty, Integrity, and to Retain Old Lyme Charm
To the Editor: It is my honor and pleasure to offer this letter of support for Tim Griswold and Chris Kerr for Old Lyme First Selectman and Old Lyme Board of Selectman. Both Tim and Chris have a demonstrated track record of honesty, integrity and thoughtful, reasoned leadership. Both seek local solutions and change informed by Old Lyme stake holders. Tim and Chris … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Support Griswold, Kerr for Honesty, Integrity, and to Retain Old Lyme Charm
Letter to the Editor: ‘Spurious and Specious Editorial’ on Sewers in Old Lyme Presents ‘An Inconvenient Mistruth’
To the Editor: On October 12, Gregory Stroud, editor of the CT Examiner, published “A Stray Conversation About Sewering Rogers Lake and Elsewhere in Old Lyme; which was based on a conversation" with retiring Waterford First Selectman Daniel Stewart, who is presumably leaving public life. Stewart alleged first-hand knowledge that Old Lyme First Selectwoman Bonnie Reemsnyder has … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: ‘Spurious and Specious Editorial’ on Sewers in Old Lyme Presents ‘An Inconvenient Mistruth’
Letter to the Editor: Failure to Undertake Full Financial Review of Old Lyme’s Sewer Project Will Result in Unexpected Costs
To the Editor: To understand the negative impact the proposed sewer project will have on future cost to Old Lyme property owners, one must first understand the future development plans of the towns that will share the system. Old Lyme’s future development plans do not include any major expansion of residential or commercial projects. The chairman of Old Lyme’s Water … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Failure to Undertake Full Financial Review of Old Lyme’s Sewer Project Will Result in Unexpected Costs
Letter to the Editor: ‘The Battle of the Beaches’; Who’s Oldest, How to Resolve it … Annually
To the Editor: Both Revere Beach in Revere, Massachusetts; and Sound View Beach in Old Lyme proclaim themselves as “America’s oldest public beach”. Sound View history is well-documented in Jim Lampos’ wonderful “Rum Runners …” Revere’s public beach dates back to 1896, with a rail link that actually began in 1875. Revere remains accessible today via the MBTA’s blue line. … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: ‘The Battle of the Beaches’; Who’s Oldest, How to Resolve it … Annually