To the Editor: The announcement by Fortune Plastics of their intended closure in April has left the Old Saybrook and Shoreline Community concerned and disappointed. Our concern is first and foremost for the over 90 employees of the company who will be losing their employment. It is also disheartening to see what was once a locally-owned family business leave the State. Upon … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Old Saybrook Town Officials Says First Priority is Re-Employment of Fortune Plastics Employees
Letters
Letter to the Editor: Town Attorney Urges Residents to Review Old Lyme’s Response to FRA’s Tier 1 High Speed Rail Proposal, Send Comments to FRA Before March 1
To the Editor: On December 16, 2016, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) released its Tier 1 Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) concerning NEC Future – the proposed plan to shorten the travel time between Washington, D.C. and Boston via high-speed rail. The FRA’s plan includes building a tunnel under the Connecticut River and Old Lyme and significantly altering … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Town Attorney Urges Residents to Review Old Lyme’s Response to FRA’s Tier 1 High Speed Rail Proposal, Send Comments to FRA Before March 1
Letter to the Editor: Valley Shore Clergy Association Stands in Solidarity with Immigrants, Refugees
To the Editor: We, a group of interfaith clergy from many religious streams and beliefs, feel called to express our support for refugees, immigrants, asylum-seekers, and others who wish to live in the “land of the free and the home of the brave.” Our sacred texts provide the lens through which we view the world around us; these teachings affirm the following shared values … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Valley Shore Clergy Association Stands in Solidarity with Immigrants, Refugees
Letter to the Editor: Sen. Art Linares Thanks Area Voters
To the Editor: Representing the people of the 33rd State Senate District at the State Capitol is an incredible honor. I consider myself so fortunate to be a voice at the State Capitol for the people of Chester, Clinton, Colchester, Deep River, East Haddam, East Hampton, Essex, Haddam, Lyme, Old Saybrook, Portland, and Westbrook. I will work with anyone from any … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Sen. Art Linares Thanks Area Voters
Letter to the Editor: LVVS Thanks Shoreline Web News (That’s us!) for Supporting Recent Fundraiser
To the Editor: In our original letter regarding Literacy Volunteers Valley Shore’s Wine and Brew Tasting and Auction benefitting the organization’s tutoring program we set out to thank those responsible for the success of the event. The event, held on September 29th at the Saybrook Point Pavilion netted funds that will help L.V.V.S. continue the mission of eradicating … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: LVVS Thanks Shoreline Web News (That’s us!) for Supporting Recent Fundraiser
Letter to the Editor: New Trains Not New Tracks
An Open Letter to the Members of the FRA: I support high speed rail service. This country needs to find the most efficient transportation system possible to make us the most sustainable country on earth. The world is urbanizing at a rapid rate which makes mass transit a critical part of the solution. That means making both local and long distant rail so attractive that … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: New Trains Not New Tracks
Letter to the Editor: Thank You From Organizers of Literacy Volunteers April Fool’s Race
To the Editor: The 9th Annual Literacy Volunteers Valley Shore April Fool's Race benefitting tutoring programs for area residents came in like spring this year. A little slow on the starting blocks but run in beautiful weather and finishing with a kick. Racers from all over New England and as far away as Minnesota participated in the festivities to help commemorate the … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Thank You From Organizers of Literacy Volunteers April Fool’s Race
Letter to the Editor: Make Sure FRA Hears Your Opinion on Their “Potentially Catastrophic” Railtrack Proposal
To the Editor: Since the informative Op-Ed commentary by Dr Gregory Stroud on January 29th outlining the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) alternative proposals for the North East Corridor, there has been considerable concern among Old Lyme residents and others over the potentially catastrophic impact posed by the so-called "Alternative 1" solution. "Alternative 1" … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Make Sure FRA Hears Your Opinion on Their “Potentially Catastrophic” Railtrack Proposal
An Open Letter to Old Lyme Land Use Commissions, Related Agencies Regarding Sanitary Wastewater
To the Editor: An Open Letter to the Several Old Lyme Land Use Commissions and Related Agencies Subject: Sanitary Wastewater It has come to the attention of this Commission that sanitary wastewater treatment in plants sanctioned by the State DEEP [Department of Energy and Environmental Protection] are discharging less than potable fresh water into our rivers flowing … [Read more...] about An Open Letter to Old Lyme Land Use Commissions, Related Agencies Regarding Sanitary Wastewater
Letter to the Editor: LYSB Gives Thanks to OLPD for Food Drive; Many Benefited, Reflects Community Collaboration
To the Editor: The Lymes’ Youth Service Bureau (LYSB) wishes to thank the Old Lyme Police Department for holding the recent Thanksgiving Food Drive. The Old Lyme Police officers donated their time to organize the food drive which collected donations on three dates at Old Lyme Marketplace, as well as items donated by residents, groups, and businesses. Through the kindness of … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: LYSB Gives Thanks to OLPD for Food Drive; Many Benefited, Reflects Community Collaboration
Letter to the Editor: Still Not Seeing Eye to Eye–Bernblum Challenges Hutchinson’s Latest Argument on Town Spending
To the Editor: In my letter of November 2 to LymeLine I asserted that Nancy Hutchinson’s letter of November 1, in which she argued that a Reemsnyder administration would mean excessive tax increases for Old Lyme, was based on misleading information. For example, I pointed out as incorrect her statement that “this year we face a 9.8% increase in Town expenditures,” when the … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Still Not Seeing Eye to Eye–Bernblum Challenges Hutchinson’s Latest Argument on Town Spending
Letter to the Editor: (Post Election) Rebuttal to a Rebuttal — Clarifying the Facts on Town Spending
To the Editor: The increases in Old Lyme Town expenditures summarized in my original letter published in LymeLine.com Nov. 1 are correct, and taken directly from the Board of Finance presentation made at the Old Lyme Annual Town Meeting on the 2015-16 Budget: Increase in General Governance: 6.84% ($8,736,432 budgeted) Increase in Capital Outlay: … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: (Post Election) Rebuttal to a Rebuttal — Clarifying the Facts on Town Spending
Letter to the Editor: Writer Rebuts Letter Suggesting Reemsnyder Overspends, Says First Selectwoman Controls Expenses
To the Editor: In Nancy Hutchinson’s letter to LymeLine yesterday, she advises readers, in typical scare tactics, that they should vote for the Republican candidate for First Selectman because re-electing Bonnie Reemsnyder will “result in further financial hardship to hard-working and retired taxpayers.” Nothing could be further from the truth. Bonnie’s administration has … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Writer Rebuts Letter Suggesting Reemsnyder Overspends, Says First Selectwoman Controls Expenses
Letter to the Editor: New Old Lyme First Selectwoman Needed in Difficult Economy to Control Spending
To the Editor: As an independent, I feel it is important to vote on an individual’s record versus their party affiliation, especially in local elections. My concern with re-electing Bonnie Reemsnyder is that it will result in further financial hardship to hard-working and retired taxpayers, many of whom are the backbone of our community and have helped to make Old Lyme such … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: New Old Lyme First Selectwoman Needed in Difficult Economy to Control Spending
Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme First Selectwoman Offers Overview of Police Grievance Situation
To the Editor: In a recent letter to LymeLine, the author asked whether grievances filed by our Police Union members reflected mismanagement. The answer is no. Management of our police department has been consistently professional, respectful and objective. Although details regarding personnel matters may not be publicly discussed, it is appropriate for me to give an … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme First Selectwoman Offers Overview of Police Grievance Situation