To the Editor:

I ask voters to support the Old Lyme Democratic candidates in the Nov. 5 election.

First Selectwoman Bonnie Reemsnyder has remarkable leadership and management skills: she researches issues, listens to all viewpoints, promotes cooperation among diverse groups, and translates ideas into action.  Selectwoman Mary Jo Nosal has shown energy and enthusiasm in her tireless work for our community.  These selectwomen have used their knowledge of the procedures of our town government to maintain community ideals, and they deserve re-election.

Board of Education candidates Jean Wilczynski, Diane Linderman, Richard Goulding, Nancy Lucas Edson, and Sarah Smalley are all highly qualified to serve our students.  They are well-informed on our school district’s financial and educational issues, and will carefully monitor the expenditure of each tax dollar.

Bennett Bernblum does valuable work as a Board of Finance Alternate.  George Finlay, Board of Assessment Appeals candidate, has a wealth of career experience and familiarity with Old Lyme since 1945.  Edgar Butcher, Planning Commission candidate, is knowledgeable on both planning and zoning issues from his long service in Enfield and Old Lyme.  Zoning Commission candidate Joseph “Gil” Soucie has 40 years’ experience in commercial banking and real estate.  Mary Stone, on the Zoning Board of Appeals, has demonstrated a keen understanding of zoning issues and deserves your vote to continue for another term.

These Democratic candidates have demonstrated the ability to listen carefully, communicate, and implement with fiscal responsibility. I urge you to vote for them on Nov. 5.

Sincerely,

Adam S. Burrows,
Old Lyme.