Letters

Letter to the Editor: Former Selectwoman Says Commission Appointment is Not in Best Interest of Town

Judith Read raises concerns about legal costs, unresolved disputes, and the decision to appoint someone involved in a threatened lawsuit that names her, among others.

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Letter to the Editor: Kudos to Old Lyme’s Public Works Team

A resident writes in with praise for the town's handling of last week's winter storm under the leadership of Public Works Director Ed Adanti.

Letter to the Editor: Response to Smith Neck Road Owner on Zoning Appeal and Public Review

A Smith Neck Road neighbor reiterates calls to make public a revised plan for a controversial riverfront home before the Zoning Commission votes on a legal settlement.

Letter to the Editor: Smith Neck Road Property Owner Says Settlement Would Resolve Zoning Concerns and End Litigation

The homeowner touts scaled-back house plans and added buffers while arguing the commission must weigh the interests of the entire town.

Letter to the Editor: Smith Neck Road Neighbor Calls for Public Oversight of Zoning Meeting, Monday

The resident argues a proposed legal settlement bypasses public review and standard zoning procedures in the case of a large, riverfront home denied by the commission a year ago.

Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus’

First published in The New York Sun in 1897, “Is There a Santa Claus?” became one of the most widely reprinted editorials in American history. LymeLine joins the tradition 128 years later as proof that the magic of childhood, Santa Claus and newspapers endures.

Letter to the Editor: Be Careful What You Vote For on the Sewer Project

Is Old Lyme’s proposed sewer system affordable or necessary? A resident raises legal, financial, and development concerns as she urges voters to take a closer look.

Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme WPCA Chairman Says Voting ‘No’ Won’t Eliminate the Need for Sewers — It Will Only Make Them More Expensive

Ahead of the referendum, the WPCA chairman disputes sewer cost claims, warns of state enforcement if voters say no, and argues the project is essential for Sound View’s future as seas rise.

Letter to the Editor: Resident Calls for Comprehensive Approach to Old Lyme’s Sewer Needs

A resident questions whether Old Lyme’s sewer proposal looks beyond Sound View, warning the plan lacks a townwide vision and enough information for voters facing a major decision at the upcoming referendum.

Letter to the Editor: Sewer Monster Could be Coming for You Next

A WPCA member calls Old Lyme’s sewer project a looming financial “monster" and warns the upcoming referendum could set a costly precedent townwide.