Category Archives: Letters

Letter to the Editor: Rumors Linares Might Run Against Courtney Understandable, Justified

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To the Editor:

You cannot blame people for wondering whether State Senator Art Linares might consider a challenge to Congressman Joe Courtney in the 2016 elections. [“Linares Denies Rumors of Challenge to Courtney in Next Election” Dec. 30]

Consider the following:

·         Linares had a strong showing in the recent election, soundly defeating his Democratic challenger.

·         Linares is young, bright, and a successful business owner.

·         He is active and vocal on issues which affect consumers, such as the recent energy rate hikes.

·         He connects well with people of all ages and backgrounds.

·         He has shown himself to be extremely responsive to his constituents.

Art Linares represents the future of Connecticut Republicans, and it is a bright future.

I hope he remains our State Senator for a long time, but I wish him success in whatever path he chooses.

Sincerely,

Tom Lindner,
Deep River

Letter to the Editor: A Thanksgiving Thank You to Townspeople for Help Finding Lost Dog

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To the Editor:

I wanted to post a thank you to all the residents in your town for their help finding my lost dog Lily.  Moreover, I want to let everyone know she has been found and is doing well.

I saw so many people, but didn’t know their name, or where they live.  There were police officers, town highway workers etc.

I want to let them know how much they touched our hearts.

Sincerely,

Cathleen Andrew,
Clinton.

Letter to the Editor: LOLJWC Expresses Appreciation to Old Lyme Inn for New Member Social

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To the Editor:

On behalf of everyone at LOLJWC, we thank the Old Lyme Inn and its fabulous staff for hosting our New Member Social on October 29, 2014.  Because of them, we were able to highlight and share our club’s goals and missions, from social events and camaraderie to community support and the much anticipated spring fundraiser.  These fantastic women were treated to the Inn’s generous offering of appetizing bites and divine libations.  And from the sounds of laughter echoing through the restaurant, a great time was surely accomplished.
It is the support and contributions of local businesses such as the Old Lyme Inn that lead to our club’s success, thereby benefiting our community.  We thank you.
Sincerely,
Stacy Winchell,
Old Lyme.

Letter to the Editor: Carney Will Help Bring Hartford Back to Reality

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To the Editor:

This fall, the voters in Westbrook, Old Saybrook, Old Lyme and Lyme will have an opportunity to maintain a strong voice in the Connecticut Legislature.  Devin Carney is seeking to be your representative for the 23rd House seat previously held by Marilyn Giuliano.  I have come to know Devin well over the last year and I am confident he will be the voice our towns need in Hartford.

As First Selectman, I can tell you how important responsiveness is.  I know Devin will be the representative who answers your email immediately, returns your call quickly or shows up on your doorstep due to a concern you have.  He will champion legislation that promotes Connecticut and our area as business friendly, and will block our legislature from passing unnecessary and burdensome legislation.

Hartford needs get back in touch with reality.  Electing Devin this November will go a long way towards that goal.

Join me in voting for Devin Carney on Nov. 4.

Sincerely,

Carl P. Fortuna, Jr.,
Old Saybrook.

Editor’s Note: The writer is the First Selectman of Old Saybrook.

Letter to the Editor: Linares Ranked Low by League of Conservation Voters

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To the Editor:

When my husband and I moved to Essex, one of the compelling reasons for doing so was the natural beauty of the Lower Connecticut River Valley.  We are fortunate that this area has been protected from major development.  In the upcoming election you have an opportunity to choose between two candidates for state senator who share very different views on conservation:  the incumbent Art Linares and his challenger Emily Bjornberg.

Mr. Linares received a lifetime score for his voting record by the independent group League of Conservation Voters that ranks the second lowest in the entire state senate.  Art may work at a solar energy company, but as an intern to Tea Party Senator Marco Rubio in 2010, he must have picked up some very bad ideas on the role of government in protecting the environment.  I cannot believe his voting record on these issues is representative of the people of his district.

Emily has not been ranked by the League as she is not a sitting legislator. However, she is a very committed environmentalist who has served as a member of the Lyme Land Trust for many years. She has been endorsed by State Rep. Phil Miller of Essex, a leading environmental legislator, as well as by Melissa Schlag, now the First Selectman of Haddam and a former Green Party Candidate for the State Senate.

If you appreciate the beauty of our state’s environment, please vote with me for Emily Bjornberg.

Sincerely,

Jane Piro,
Essex