Letters

To the Editor: I am writing to urge my fellow residents to join me in voting for Jude Read and Chris Kerr this Tuesday, November 7th.  Jude and Chris have been committed, engaged people serving on the board of finance, board of education, planning commission, to mention just a few organizations they have given their time and expertise (sic).  I believe we need a renewed … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Experience of Read-Kerr Makes Them Right Team to Lead Old Lyme at Critical Time

To the Editor: Old Lyme First Selectwoman Bonnie Reemsnyder was informed of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) plan to run high-speed rail from Old Saybrook to Kenyon, R.I. shortly before a public hearing in Hartford in January 2016.  Bonnie attended the hearing, submitted testimony and a written statement, and initiated a process to stop the plan--one that would ravage … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Re-elect Reemsnyder, a Regional Thinker who Achieves Real Results

To the Editor: As an unaffiliated voter in Old Lyme, the upcoming election for Selectmen is particularly important. Seeking to fund the extension of a town project, largely with state money, without a guarantee for the money from the state is putting the “cart before the horse”……..The state has been broke for years. Case in point: The rearranging/bump outs/sidewalks/repaving … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Vote Read/Kerr to Increase Old Lyme Town Hall Transparency

To the Editor: With election day in Old Lyme less than 3 weeks away, we are writing in support of the candidacy of incumbents Bonnie Reemsnyder and Mary Jo Nosal. Old Lyme has enjoyed honest and ethical, and fiscally responsible leadership during their terms of public service. They communicate well with residents and schedule hearings and town meetings for most large … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme Needs Reemsnyder, Nosal to Continue Their Honest, Ethical, Fiscally Responsible Approach

To the Editor: As we approach our municipal elections and prepare to decide who will run our local communities for the next two years, we should all reflect on those qualities that we want our leaders to exhibit. Old Lyme has been fortunate to have had Bonnie Reemsnyder and Mary Jo Nosal focus their seemingly boundless energy on improving our community for the past six … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Reemsnyder, Nosal Comprise a Hardworking, Experienced Team

To the Editor: I have been approached over the last three months by people inquiring about our town RTC support for Jude Read and Chris Kerr for our selectmen, two excellent people with a long history of civic service.  I have had the pleasure to serve with both on the Board of Finance, and I have very strong respect for their management abilities and their independent … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme Needs a Change of Leadership