By Tony Lynch I half-jokingly refer to Lyme as “Lynch’s last stand”. I’m a refugee from Greenwich, Southport and Glastonbury. All three of those towns were bucolic farming communities when generations of my family moved to them. All three are now densely populated suburbs, with attendant traffic, chain stores and restaurants. Most of us likely moved here because we … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Wayland, Lord Will Continue Tradition of Excellent Leadership in Lyme
Letters
Letter to the Editor: Re-elect Reemsnyder, Nosal For All The Good Things They’ve Done, Yet To Do
To the Editor: The team of Bonnie Reemsnyder and Mary Jo Nosal have, over their tenure of six years leading Old Lyme government, implemented numerous improvements. These include: creation of a program to maintain town-owned buildings; establishment of a reserve fund for maintenance of town roads; upgrade of Hartford Avenue, now virtually completed, with 80 percent federal … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Re-elect Reemsnyder, Nosal For All The Good Things They’ve Done, Yet To Do
Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme Cannot Afford to Lose Reemsnyder, Nosal’s Experience
To the Editor: The Republican candidates for Old Lyme Selectmen claim that their service on Old Lyme’s boards and commissions better qualifies them than the six years of leadership experience enjoyed by incumbents Bonnie Reemsnyder and Mary Jo Nosal. I disagree. Challengers must always criticize their opponents, even if they have to misstate the facts. And it is customary … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme Cannot Afford to Lose Reemsnyder, Nosal’s Experience
Letter to the Editor: Who Saved Old Lyme From The Train? An Alternative View
To the Editor: Make no mistake; a major train project in our community (even if well into the future) is a foremost public concern. What are distressing are the boisterous claims of credit by our local leaders, when in fact concerned residents in the community raised the alarm. On November 10, 2015 the Federal Railroad Administration (“FRA”) wrote personally to First … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Who Saved Old Lyme From The Train? An Alternative View
Letter to the Editor: Local State Legislators Advocate for Republican Team in Old Lyme
To the Editor: In the upcoming Old Lyme election on Tuesday, November 7th, we encourage voters to consider the Republican team found on Row B. The team is being led by Jude Read for First Selectwoman and Chris Kerr for Selectman. Both have years of experience in Old Lyme municipal government and strong small business credentials. We believe both would do an admirable job for … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Local State Legislators Advocate for Republican Team in Old Lyme
Letter to the Editor: Improving Hartford Avenue Needs Leadership (Maybe New)
To the Editor: I am a property owner on Hartford Avenue, and I have been working with my business partner on plans to improve my property. I have been very disappointed with the lack of leadership and assistance from the town for the last two and half years to try and get something done. We have made some good proposals to the town but it seems that there is absolutely … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Improving Hartford Avenue Needs Leadership (Maybe New)
Letter to the Editor: (Still Unfinished) Boathouse Project Cost to Town Now $550K Over STEAP Grant/Donations; Elect Read to Regain Fiscal Responsibility
To the Editor: Old Lyme Town Ordinance 20-8 states: “The responsibility for the management, control and development of the Town’s recreational facilities and expenditures made in connection therewith is vested in a Parks and Recreation Commission” (PRC). Thus, PRC requested that it review and approve plans proposed by the ad hoc Boathouse/Hains Park Improvement Committee … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: (Still Unfinished) Boathouse Project Cost to Town Now $550K Over STEAP Grant/Donations; Elect Read to Regain Fiscal Responsibility
Letter to the Editor: Wayland, Lord Are Both From Lyme, For Lyme, Understand Lyme
To the Editor: I am pleased to have served the Town of Lyme for many years as a selectman, school board member and for 30 years as state representative in Hartford. During that period, I worked with some great selectmen in Lyme who knew the importance of maintaining our essential services with one of the lowest property tax rates in the state. I am now confident that, … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Wayland, Lord Are Both From Lyme, For Lyme, Understand Lyme
Letter to the Editor: Reemsnyder, Nosal Are ‘Minding the Store’ in Old Lyme, Listening to Community, Saving Taxpayers Money
To the Editor: Old Lyme’s Sound View Improvements project is mischaracterized and misunderstood by Sloan Danenhower in his letter printed in The Day on 10/22, and in LymeLine.com on 10/26. This long-desired project is not funded by the State. Rather, a federal transportation reimbursement grant, contractually signed before the project began, covers 80% of the cost of the … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Reemsnyder, Nosal Are ‘Minding the Store’ in Old Lyme, Listening to Community, Saving Taxpayers Money
Letter to the Editor: Read, Kerr Will Improve Results, Keep Control Local
To the Editor: During my 15 years on the Old Lyme Board of Finance, I have served with both Jude Read and Chris Kerr. I have watched their collaborative approach to questions raised. I have seen them listen to townspeople’s concerns and then respond to their inquires in a timely fashion. Old Lyme Democrats favor state grants and regionalization as the lynch pins of town … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Read, Kerr Will Improve Results, Keep Control Local
Letter to the Editor: Republican Plans Will Take Old Lyme Down Wrong Path
To the Editor: The Republican candidates for Old Lyme Selectmen are running on two planks: regionalization is wrong and grants are bad. They are incorrect on both counts and will lead our town in the wrong direction. Bonnie Reemsnyder and Mary Jo Nosal are doing a great job and we must keep them in office. Smart regionalization can afford small towns the ability to … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Republican Plans Will Take Old Lyme Down Wrong Path
Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme Town Government Needs to be Managed Better, Outsourced Less
To the Editor: Issue: Poor management from the First Selectwoman’s office may result in the outsourcing of Old Lyme’s police services to the Town of East Lyme. Background: Over the last few years poor decisions have created low morale within the ranks of our Town’s police. This has led to the filing of numerous grievances that cost the Town thousands of dollars and … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme Town Government Needs to be Managed Better, Outsourced Less
Letter to the Editor: Wayland Has All The Required Qualities To Excel As Lyme First Selectman
To the Editor: Being the first selectman in a small town comes with unique challenges. The first selectman is expected to cheerfully solve issues ranging from taxes and zoning, to neighborhood disputes and unsightly guardrails. In order to be a successful first selectman of a small town, one must not only be a problem solver, but he or she must also be kind, patient, and … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Wayland Has All The Required Qualities To Excel As Lyme First Selectman
Letter to the Editor: Re-elect Reemsnyder, Nosal So They Can Continue Doing Good For Old Lyme
To the Editor: For 6 years, the community of Old Lyme has benefited from services of Bonnie Reemsnyder as First Selectwoman and Mary Jo Nosal as Selectwoman. This team of dedicated businesswomen has brought modern business practices to town hall and installed a culture of transparency. They have shown the courage to face contentious issues, such as the long- delayed beach … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Re-elect Reemsnyder, Nosal So They Can Continue Doing Good For Old Lyme
Letter to the Editor: Change At Top Will be Good For Old Lyme, Read Is Right For Selectman’s Job
To the Editor: The Old Lyme Selectman’s election will soon be upon us and it’s time for a change. “Time for a change” is not just a typical or trite campaign slogan but a concept that is at the very core of our system of democracy. Change brings fresh and innovative ideas to our government. Jude Read embodies the change that is needed for Old Lyme. She comes from the private … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Change At Top Will be Good For Old Lyme, Read Is Right For Selectman’s Job