Category Archives: Old Saybrook

Letter to the Editor: Carney is a Fiscal Champion, Defended his Constituents from Tax Increases

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To the Editor:

I am supporting Devin Carney for re-election as our State Representative for Lyme, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, and Westbrook. He has been the fiscal champion we need in a time of economic uncertainty.

Devin has always stood up for taxpayers in Old Lyme and fought against increases in taxes that would have negatively affected our quality of life. Did you know there were serious proposals to add a new tax every time you brought your dog or cat to the vet? Or serious proposals to add a new statewide tax on anyone who owned a secondary home (there are many in Old Lyme)? Or that the DOT wanted to spend our money on a study to look into a proposal that would tax us every mile we drive?

Has Hartford lost its mind? For the most part, yes. But, thankfully we have a representative who is rising above the insanity and standing up for us.

Devin successfully defeated all of these fiscally irresponsible proposals  and, instead, has focused on and making Connecticut more affordable. He supported reducing taxes on pensions and social security, reducing taxes on small businesses, and reducing government spending.

I hope you will join me on Tues, Nov. 6th in voting to re-elect Devin Carney – a representative taxpayers can be proud of.

Sincerely

Deb Czarnecki,
Old Lyme.

Eastern CT Ballet Casts a Spell with “Ballet Spooktacular” Today at ‘the Kate’

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The presenters of “Ballet Spooktacular” have a warning for those who plan to attend the Halloween-themed celebration this fall – buy tickets early before they vanish into thin air!

Eastern Connecticut Ballet (ECB) presents four performances of this popular and family-friendly annual performance on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 13 and 14. The curtain rises at the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center (the Kate) in Old Saybrook at 1 and 4 p.m. each day.

“Spooktacular,” will conjure up a spellbinding mix of ballet, music, and special effects. Dancing skeletons that glow in the dark, a malfunctioning magic wand, ghostly visions in veils and other sights will captivate young audiences.

Children — and parents too — show off their creative spirit by wearing costumes to the event. After the show, the audience gets into the action by parading onstage, trick-or-treating throughout the decorated theater, and posing for photographs with the dancers.

This year’s program features several short works choreographed by Artistic Director Gloria Govrin and Associate Director Krystin Dixon. Selections include “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice,” the tale of a little boy who gets in over his head when pretending to be a sorcerer. The score was made popular by a classic scene in Fantasia, Walt Disney’s animated film classic.

“Dancing Bones” features dancers as colorful, glow-in-the-dark skeletons, but the illusion is more fun than frightening.  Inspired by the music of Camille Saint-Saëns, the hauntingly beautiful “Halloween Waltz” displays the talents of ECB dancers.

Last year’s “Spooktacular” was a sell-out and tickets are likely to perform a disappearing act once again. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.thekate.org or call the Kate Box Office at 860-510-0453.

Founded in East Lyme in 1992, the nonprofit Eastern Connecticut Ballet is one of the state’s premiere schools for dance. The ECB offers an annual performance of “The Nutcracker,” (December 8-9, 2018) at the Garde Arts Center in New London and other events year-round.

Salt Marsh Opera Performs ‘La Boheme’ at ‘the Kate’ This Afternoon

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In a cold Parisian apartment, a poet is so poor he burns pages of his own manuscript for heat. A chance encounter and cleverly pocketed key lead him to discover a love strong enough to warm his soul. But in impoverished 19th-Century Paris even love is not free, and he is faced with a price he may not be able to pay.

What cost is too high for the woman he loves, and is it worth living without her by his side?

Find out the answers to these questions and more in a spectacular performance of Puccini’s ‘La Boheme’ at the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center — the Kate — at 300 Main Street, Old Saybrook, this afternoon at 3 p.m.  A few tickets are still available for the performance by calling the Kate box office at 860.510.0453 or online by clicking here.

 

Two Goals Down, Wildcat Soccer Girls Bounce Back to Defeat Saybrook Rams 3-2

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In a thrilling game played yesterday on their home field, the Lyme-Old Lyme High School soccer girls defeated Old Saybrook 3-2.

Old Saybrook’s Allison Cody scored two goals in the first half, both unassisted, to lead the game 2-0.

Later with 5:25 minutes left in the first half, Wildcat Britney DeRoehn scored off of a cross from Kaylee Armenia.  Mya Johnson then scored unassisted at 23:46 in the second half to tie the game.

With 2:12 remaining on the clock, Johnson — the Wildcat’s all-time leading scorer — netted the game-winning goal off a corner kick assist from Danielle McCarthy.

Grace Coverdale and Sam Gray were in net for Old Lyme and made two saves each, while Kelsey True was in goal for Old Saybrook with 10 saves.

Old Lyme is now 2-0-1 overall and 1-0-1 in the Shoreline.

Letter to the Editor: Democrat Pugliese Represents a Fresh, Viable Alternative in House 23rd District Race

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To the Editor:

Matt Pugliese offers a refreshing, non-partisan voice in the state House of Representatives for Lyme, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook and Westbrook. Matt brings business experience from the non-profit sector where he has managed tight budgets and competing union interests to deliver theatrical arts to communities in Middletown and at U Conn. Matt has been recognized for his business acumen by the Hartford Business Journal 40 under 40.

As a resident of Old Saybrook raising a young family, Matt knows first hand the importance of supporting education, working women and families. With his courage to speak up for policies that make sense, Matt has earned the endorsements of Moms Demand Gun Sense, CT Chapter of National Organization of Women and Planned Parenthood.

Connecticut has distinguished itself as a leader in gun control and voting equality. To retain these advances, our legislature needs to be controlled by those willing to stand up for these values. Connecticut needs to become a leader in business and the arts. Matt Pugliese has the experience and fortitude to be our next leader.

Sincerely,

Candace Fuchs,
Old Lyme.