To the Editor: A group of Sound View property owners are voicing strong opinions regarding the funding for the proposed sewer system for Sound View, specifically why it is not considered a public works project to be funded by all Old Lyme taxpayers rather than just Sound View property owners. In my opinion the distinction is simple. The Old Lyme taxpayers receive no … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Sound View Sewers? Town Funding Not Justified, But Consider Other Alternatives
Letters
Letter to the Editor: Sound View Residents’ Sewer Cost Concerns are Justified
To the Editor: Thank you for your coverage of the Sound View sewer project. Property owners in Sound View should be aware of their potential obligation for the construction, operation, and maintenance of this system. According to the WPCA slide presentation, the "typical average house of 1 EDU (1,242 square feet)" would be charged a "$6,000 connection fee plus a $25,007 … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Sound View Residents’ Sewer Cost Concerns are Justified
Letter to the Editor: Unite Against Vandalism, Reward Offered for Information Leading to Arrest(s)
An Open Letter to my Fellow Residents: With great dismay, I note road after road of beaten, vandalized mailboxes in the past month. Sill Lane, Boston Post Road, Four Mile River Road - each and every box has been hit, my own included. This is a broken windows issue, and I offer a $1,000 personal reward to anyone our police tell me has given them information that leads to an … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Unite Against Vandalism, Reward Offered for Information Leading to Arrest(s)
Letter to the Editor: Pre-K for Some, But Not All
SEE COMMENT ADDED 1/27. According to the writer of the Comment, the Region 18 Board of Education has changed its proposed policy to include children born between Sept. 1 and Dec. 31 To the Editor: The LOL Board of Education has proposed to expand the current special-needs lottery pre-K program into one available to all children in the district. This is great news! … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Pre-K for Some, But Not All
Letter to the Editor: Thoughts, Concerns, Suggestions on Halls Rd. Improvement Plan
To the Editor:Christina and I attended both public meetings hosted by Old Lyme’s Halls Road Improvements Committee, and conducted by members of the Yale Urban Design Workshop. Yale presented the Committee’s vision statement and several conceptual renderings of what fully realizing that vision might yield. The article in the New London Day accurately summarized the … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Thoughts, Concerns, Suggestions on Halls Rd. Improvement Plan
Letter to the Editor: Needleman Says, “The Election Is Over … Let’s Get To Work”
To the Editor: The voters of the 33rd District have chosen me to be their advocate in the State Senate for the next two years. The depth of my gratitude to the voters and to the hundreds of volunteers who helped throughout the campaign is beyond my ability to express. The electioneering is finished, and now we will confront the hard work: get the state back on track, and … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Needleman Says, “The Election Is Over … Let’s Get To Work”
Letter to the Editor: Vote Yes on Q2 on Nov. 6 to Protect our Public Lands
To the Editor: As a strong supporter and user of Connecticut’s wonderful state parks, forests, farmlands and other state-owned recreational and conservation lands (in our area, Nehantic State Forest and Rocky Neck, Harkness and Hammonassett State Parks, just to call out a few of them), I write in support of the public land conveyance constitutional amendment that will appear … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Vote Yes on Q2 on Nov. 6 to Protect our Public Lands
Letter to the Editor: Re-elect Carney To Continue His Exceptional Hard Work For All
To the Editor: I am writing today in support of our State Representative, Devin Carney. Over the last 4 years Devin has served us with distinction, worked incredibly hard on our behalf, and never missed a vote. Having really gotten to know Devin, he always has Old Lyme’s best interests in mind when proposing or voting on legislation in Hartford. One of Devin’s greatest … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Re-elect Carney To Continue His Exceptional Hard Work For All
Letter to the Editor: When Breast Cancer Awareness Month Suddenly Takes on Personal Meaning, Critical Importance of Annual Mammogram is Stressed
To the Editor: I think just about everyone is aware by now that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In most years my October thoughts have been of a special aunt (my mother’s sister and my godmother), and my Grandmother, who was in her 90s when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Both were survivors – and my Grandmother lived to be 100. This year, the pink ribbons and … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: When Breast Cancer Awareness Month Suddenly Takes on Personal Meaning, Critical Importance of Annual Mammogram is Stressed
Letter to the Editor: Carney is a Fiscal Champion, Defended his Constituents from Tax Increases
To the Editor: I am supporting Devin Carney for re-election as our State Representative for Lyme, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, and Westbrook. He has been the fiscal champion we need in a time of economic uncertainty. Devin has always stood up for taxpayers in Old Lyme and fought against increases in taxes that would have negatively affected our quality of life. Did you know … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Carney is a Fiscal Champion, Defended his Constituents from Tax Increases
Letter to the Editor: Carney Consistently Demonstrates Commitment to Constituents
To the Editor: I am writing in support of Devin Carney for State Representative, District 23 (Towns of Lyme, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, Westbrook). Devin was first elected in 2014 and through 2 terms has proven himself a strong advocate for our communities. Devin was the first elected representative in any town along the shoreline to take a stand on the Federal Railroad … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Carney Consistently Demonstrates Commitment to Constituents
Letter to the Editor: Pugliese is Proven Consensus Builder, Problem Solver
To the Editor: I would like to encourage the residents of Lyme, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook and Westbrook to vote for Matt Pugliese for state representative for District 23. Matt is a proven consensus builder and problem solver who will work hard to fight for the values that are important to our communities. He’s got all the right priorities: Improving our economy. … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Pugliese is Proven Consensus Builder, Problem Solver
Letter to the Editor: Ziobron Confirms her Commitment to ‘Bipartisan Good Faith,’ Explains Her Reasons for Running
To the Editor: As a moderate, I‘ve been open in my belief in working in a bipartisan good faith. It has been a cornerstone of my philosophy of public service. This was evident in May of 2018, when State Representatives from both sides of aisle spoke, unsolicited, of their experiences working with me in the State House. These comments were public and broadcast on CT-N. I … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Ziobron Confirms her Commitment to ‘Bipartisan Good Faith,’ Explains Her Reasons for Running
Letter to the Editor: Needleman Thinks, Acts Independently; Works in a Bipartisan Manner
To the Editor: The time has come where we all need to get out and vote and try and pick representatives who will lead us out of the partisanship that is causing so much negativity and lack of progress in our governments; local, state and national. If you saw 60 Minutes on Sunday, September 30th you saw Jeff Flake, a Republican Senator from Arizona and seemingly a … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Needleman Thinks, Acts Independently; Works in a Bipartisan Manner
Letter to the Editor: Caring Carney Deserves Another Term
To the Editor: On Nov. 6, I would encourage the voters of Lyme and Old Lyme to support our state Rep. Devin Carney for re-election. Devin has proven himself to be a strong leader at the Capitol, becoming ranking member of the powerful Transportation Committee in only his second term. He has worked hard to improve our economy with structural budget reform, reduced spending … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Caring Carney Deserves Another Term