To the Editor:

Misinformation is circulating in Old Lyme regarding First Selectwoman Bonnie Reemsnyder’s positions on sewers.  The facts are as follows.

In 2012 the DEEP concluded that some Old Lyme beach communities had a pollution problelm and ordered the residents to find a solution.  In 2013 the town commissioned an engineering study to evaluate alternatives.  The DEEP strongly resisted a local solution, preferring instead that the wastewater be conveyed by sewer to New London.

The beach communities subject to the DEEP orders independently pursued a sewer solution.  Bonnie supports a plan that would facilitate these efforts by having a town authority (the WPCA) construct and maintain the main trunk line into which the beach communities would connect, bringing management and financial efficiencies to the overall project.   If the project is completed as anticipated, the entire construction cost and most of the study cost will be financed by tax-exempt bonds, and repayment of the bonds and operation of the system will be paid by the users of the sewers, not the other taxpayers of Old Lyme.

Bonnie is in the best position to ensure that this plan is implemented properly and cost-effectively.  We need to re-elect her on November 3.

Gil Soucie,
Old Lyme.

Editor’s Note: The author is Democratic candidate for Treasurer in Old Lyme.  He is also a member and current Treasurer of the Democratic Town Committee.

To the Editor:

I am writing in response to a letter sent in by Bennett “BJ” Bernblum on the 25th.

Contrary to what BJ Bernblum would have you believe, there is no “expiration date” on a Master’s degree.  The fact is, Cathy Carter has 15 years of experience working in positions of responsibility in municipal, state, and federal government.  To suggest as a working mother, and as someone who volunteered countless hours teaching and coaching the youth of our community, that her hard earned Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in public administration as a young professional are irrelevant – is both ill informed and arguably sexist.

It’s interesting also that Mr. Bernblum fails to disclose that he’s both a Democratic candidate on Bonnie’s Team this year and a maximum $1000.00 donor to Bonnie!

BJ Bernblum just doesn’t speak the facts. And, no matter how much he wants Bonnie, himself, and his team to win, as they say, “while you are entitled to your own opinion, you are never entitled to your own facts!”

Bottom line, Cathy Carter knows her way around government and will no doubt hit the ground running on day one as First Selectwoman.  If you support a common sense approach to government and savvy practical experience, vote Cathy on November 3^rd!

Sincerely,

Wayne Buchanan

Old Lyme

P.S.Congratulations to Cathy for her vision and community direction advocated in the Selectmen’s Debate.  She is a community leader with plain to see administrative and government experience.

Editor’s Note: The author is a member of the Republican Town Committee.

To the Editor:

As a member of a beach community in Old Lyme, I feel it necessary to correct some misinformation that is circulating in connection with the upcoming Board of Selectman election.

Selectwoman Bonnie Reemsnyder has been, is, and will continue to be supportive of our efforts regarding sewers. To state otherwise is false. It is imperative that all voters seek the facts on every issue and not rely on idle chatter or hearsay. After all, a properly – informed electorate forms the basis on which we can all benefit from a meaningful and fair election. Let’s all do our homework.

When the facts are known, I think you will agree that Bonnie is the right choice for First Selectwoman.

Sincerely,

Mary Finley,
Old Lyme

To the Editor:

I am writing to endorse Tim Griswold for the position of Treasurer of Old Lyme in the upcoming election.  Tim served the Town of Old Lyme as First Selectman and as a  member of the Board of Finance  for over two decades.  When he left his position as First Selectman, he left the Town finances in the very best position possible. The Town finances were built up during his tenure on the Board of Finance and as the First Selectman.  Unlike many politicians who spend recklessly, Tim watched the Town coffers like a hawk and as a result the Town rating has been AA Plus for many years.  There is no one who I would entrust more with the Town finances than Tim.

I say this as the outgoing Treasurer for the Town of Old Lyme after serving in this position for the past 8 years.  Please join me in voting for and electing Tim Griswold as Treasurer of the Town of Old Lyme on November 3rd.

Sincerely,

John A. Bysko,
Old Lyme.

Editor’s Note: The author is a current member and Treasurer of the Republican Town Committee.