Same Team Running for First Selectman, Selectman Positions as in 2021; Shoemaker Contests Top Spot Again Supported by Lampos

OLD LYME, CT – The Old Lyme Democratic Town Committee (OLDTC) has announced its field of candidates, who were endorsed for the 2023 municipal election at their Town Committee meeting held July 19.

“The Old Lyme Democratic Town Committee enthusiastically endorsed this strong team. Each candidate is qualified and will bring a wealth of experience to their respective office, along with a commitment to the values and ideals we treasure in Old  Lyme. Many currently hold or have held elected office so they are ready to lead on Day 1,” said Old Lyme Democratic Town Committee Chair,” Mary Jo Nosal. 

She continued, “The OLDTC thanks these residents for stepping up to support our town and we look forward to working with them to build a better and more inclusive community,”

The slate of candidates is led by incumbent Old Lyme Selectwoman Martha Shoemaker, who is again running for First Selectwoman, as she did in 2021 when she lost by 104 votes to Timothy Griswold. Jim Lampos joins Shoemaker to run again for Old Lyme Selectman, meaning this segment of the Democratic ticket is identical to that of 2021.

For more information about the candidates endorsed by the OLDTC and the upcoming election, visit the Old Lyme Democratic Town Committee website at http://www.oldlymedtc.com. 

The OLDTC endorsed the following candidates for the municipal election of Nov. 7, 2023: 

Martha H. Shoemaker for First Selectwoman 2 yr. term 

Jim Lampos for Board of Selectman 2 yr. term 

Michael Reiter for Treasurer 4 yr. term 

Bennett J. Bernblum for Board of Finance Full 6 yr. term 

Anna S. Reiter for Board of Finance Full 6 yr. term  

Sheila A. Riffle for Board of Finance Alternate 2 yr. term 

Diane Linderman for Board of Finance Alternate 2 yr. term 

Candace A. Fuchs for Board of Finance Alternate 2 yr. term 

Peter Hunt for Board of Assessment Appeals 4 yr. term 

Bonnie A. Reemsnyder for Tax Collector 4 yr. term  

Marisa Calvi-Rogers, Ed.D. for Board of Education 4 yr. term 

Susan P. Fogliano for Board of Education 4 yr. term 

W. Scott Brown, Ph.D. for Board of Education 4 yr. term 

Stephanie Mickle for Zoning Board of Appeals 2023 Seat 5 yr. term 

Kathleen Tracy for Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate 2 yr. term. 

Michaelle Pearson for Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate 2 yr. term. 

Paul J. Orzel (U) for Zoning Commission 2023 Seat 5 yr. term 

Denise Savageau for Zoning Commission 2024 Seat 5 yr. term 

Michael Aurelia for Planning Commission 2023 Seat 5 yr. term 

Howard J. Margules for Planning Commission 2024 Seat 5 yr. term

Editor’s Note: The article above is based on a press release issued Thursday morning by the Old Lyme Democratic Town Committee.