Friday, May 18, 2012
East Lyme first selectman gets party nod to face incumbent Joe Courtney in November, the Bulletin reports.
Republican East Lyme First Selectman Paul Formica won his party's support Friday to face Joe Courtney in November for the 2nd Congressional District, the Bulletin reported. Nearly 60 percent of the 300 delegates voted for Formica, according to the Bulletin. Madison resident Daria Novak took 33 percent of the ballots, and Doug Dubitsky of Chaplin was third, the Bulletin said.
Carpino: I will continue to make sure the assembly district has a strong presence in Hartford.
With a strong record of leadership, coalition building and community involvement, Christie Carpino was unanimously nominated for a second term as State Representative on Wednesday night. Cromwell Selectman Allen Spotts gave the nominating speech for Carpino. Spotts talked about Carpino’s dedication to the 32nd House District and how she has distinguished herself in Hartford despite being a freshman legislator. Carpino (R, Cromwell) is excited to work towards securing a better future for all residents and families. “Given the honor and privilege of serving another term, I will continue to make sure the assembly district has a strong presence in Hartford," she said in a press release. Carpino, who ran unopposed for the nomination, …
Thursday, May 17, 2012
After close vote, Devine says he will primary.
Melissa Ziobron won the Republican nomination for the 34th House District race on Wednesday night at the party’s convention at Angelico’s Lake House Restaurant in East Hampton. Ziobron, of East Haddam, defeated opponent Bill Devine of East Hampton by a 6-5 vote. The District, which took on a new look following redistricting last year, now includes East Hampton, East Haddam and the Westchester portion of Colchester. Ziobron, who has been visibly campaigning, wasn’t surprised by the outcome. “I was very confident,” she said. “I would like to have had an additional vote from East Hampton, but I’m very confident that I can do the job and that I can defeat Bill if he chooses to primary.” Devine, 69, confirmed he would do just that. “I’m going…
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
State Senator Eileen M. Daily (D-Westbrook) announced her intention to retire from the General Assembly upon completion of her current term.
State Senator Eileen M. Daily (D-Westbrook) announced on Tuesday that she plans to retire from the General Assembly upon completion of her current term. Daily has represented the towns of Chester, Clinton, Colchester, Deep River, East Haddam, East Hampton, Essex, Haddam, Lyme, Old Saybrook, Portland and Westbrook for nearly 20 years. “As I review my 20-year tenure and consider the future I’ve settled on this plan with complete confidence … it’s time for another voice to speak for this district,” Daily said in a press release. Daily made the decision based on health concerns and wanting to spend more time with her family. She has been diagnosed with cancer, gone through chemotherapy and is currently recuperating from a broken ankle. “In …
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Melissa Schlag of Haddam joined government officials in getting to know residents of the 33rd district on Saturday.
The 45th Annual Sailing Masters of 1812 Burning of the Ships Ancient Fife & Drum Parade in Essex not only drew hundreds of spectators, but also a host of local and state politicians. Melissa Schlag, the Green Party challenger to Democrat Eileen Daily for Connecticut State Senate District 33, was collecting signatures on a petition from residents of the district. Schlag is the former executive director of Citizens for Protection of Public Lands (CPPL) and was instrumental in opposing the controversial Haddam Land Swap. As a third-party candidate, Schlag will need to get 8,000 signatures. The 33rd district includes the towns of Chester, Clinton, Colchester, Deep River, East Haddam, East Hampton, Essex, Haddam, Lyme, Old Saybrook, Portland…
Lakehouse Guy
8:23 pm on Saturday, May 19, 2012
Daria-- Its time to give it up. You lost the 2010 primary and you lost this year after campaigning for 6 months to a guy who got in less than a week ago. Its clear this is an anyone but Daria majority. If Paul had not come in, Doug would probably have been nominated. Suggest you run for the state legislature. Then, if you win, after a couple of successful terms, you would have more credibility as… more ›