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Op-Ed: Facing the Realities of Rising Waters in Shoreline Connecticut

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Editor's Notes: i) This op-ed was submitted by Eric Knapp, who is employed as the Town of Old Lyme's Land Use Coordinator. He is writing here as a private citizen.ii) This is the opinion of Eric Knapp. I have lived in Connecticut my entire life. My career as a lawyer involved representing property owners and land use commissions across the state, but especially along the … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Facing the Realities of Rising Waters in Shoreline Connecticut

Op-Ed: Old Lyme Needs to Do Better on Major Projects

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Editor’s Note: This op-ed was submitted by Howard Margules of Old Lyme.  Our town’s major projects—Halls Road, Lymes’ Senior Center, Sewers, Shoreline Gateway, and Affordable Housing—are all vital to our town’s future economic viability.  They also share something else in common: they have been “works in process” for quite a while, and all remain unfinished. It … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Old Lyme Needs to Do Better on Major Projects

Op-Ed: The Democratic Promise of Small Towns vs. the ‘Escalating Erosion of Democracy in Lyme’

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Two years ago, my son—a student at Lyme-Old Lyme Schools—attended a regional wrestling tournament, where he witnessed a remarkable act of ethical behavior. One of the matches featured two giants from rival high schools. Not long into their spirited contest, those colossal opponents collided in an unplanned way. They sent each other to the ground in pain. The breathless silence … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: The Democratic Promise of Small Towns vs. the ‘Escalating Erosion of Democracy in Lyme’

Op-Ed: Old Lyme Resident Celebrates 45 Years of US Citizenship; Anniversary Sparks Recognition of Need for ‘Vigilance’ to Preserve Democracy

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1/18: Updated with revised title: One July day in 1961, my mother and I landed at Idlewild Airport (now JFK) to join my father in America. My parents made the decision to emigrate from Scotland in search of a better life for their two-year old son and any other children who might follow. That move would eventually include my two sisters. January 9th marked the 45th year of … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Old Lyme Resident Celebrates 45 Years of US Citizenship; Anniversary Sparks Recognition of Need for ‘Vigilance’ to Preserve Democracy

Op-Ed: ‘Why Do They Believe They Need a Gun?’ Thoughts From Across ‘The Pond’ on America’s ‘Gun Culture’

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Editor's Note: We received this opinion piece from a reader in England. I’m not sure how welcome a contribution from overseas will be. After all, criticism from outside can tend to overlook shortcoming closer to home. But the so-called "gun culture" of the USA (which I’m certain doesn’t affect the whole population) is one of the consistent puzzles that baffles us on this … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: ‘Why Do They Believe They Need a Gun?’ Thoughts From Across ‘The Pond’ on America’s ‘Gun Culture’

Op-Ed: Eliminating Mask Requirement in Lyme-Old Lyme Schools is Premature, Shortsighted

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Compared to the peak of the Omicron surge three weeks ago, case numbers are decreasing -- both locally and nationally. Compared to where we were before Omicron -- from summer through Thanksgiving -- case numbers are still high. With that said, we are seeing fewer people getting COVID, and that positive trend is likely to continue. The period of the pandemic where masks … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Eliminating Mask Requirement in Lyme-Old Lyme Schools is Premature, Shortsighted