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…
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Campaign gathers steam and endorsements.
You will have to excuse Melissa Ziobron if she is a little busy these days. Since announcing her candidacy for State Representative of the 34th District in March, the Republican from East Haddam has been bouncing from one event to the next, seeing old friends, making new ones and getting her message across. Whether attending an art show, visiting the senior center or attending an event at the VFW in East Hampton, Ziobron is enthusiastic about the response she has been getting. “I’m really hearing a lot of positive stuff,” she said. From the public and local politicians alike. Last week, Ziobron received the endorsement of the East Haddam Republican Town Committee. “I was very happy to be unanimously endorsed by my East Haddam Republicans…
Saturday, February 18, 2012
New and unaffiliated voters can still join the Republican party and cast a vote for their presidential hopeful of choice. Others are out of luck.
The ongoing presidential primaries come to Connecticut on April 24. The Republican candidates will be vying for 28 delegates, with 1,144 needed to outright win the party's presidential nomination. Although the voting is open to Republicans only there’s still time for some people to join the party and vote in the primary. New, Unaffiliated Voters The deadline for voters currently in another party (particularly Democrats) to switch was Jan. 24. However, unaffiliated voters and new voters are eligible to join the Republicans by April 19. New voters include those that never registered to vote before and people who previously registered but moved to a new municipality and have not registered there already. According to the Office of the …
Thursday, January 19, 2012
West Peak in Meriden and Haystack and Hartland Mountain Ski Areas In Litchfield County never realized their potential as ski resorts for various reasons.
As a decade, the 1930s is readily associated with a number of disturbing and negative events. It was the decade in which World War II began — a war which would ultimately claim upwards of 70 million lives. It was also the decade of the Great Depression — a time when the unemployment rate hovered around 25 percent and economic stagnation was a fact of life. But there were also a number of positive developments in the 1930s, especially if you were a fan of winter recreation — particularly downhill skiing. The third winter Olympic games were held at Lake Placid, NY, in 1932. Lowell Thomas’s famous radio narration of the Olympic events boosted their popularity. In that same year, the first ever rope tow appeared in North America in …
Monday, January 16, 2012
Applicants with a permanent disability need a completed application plus a doctor's certificate.
One of the new laws that became effective Jan. 1 allows voters with permanent disabilities to apply for Permanent Absentee Ballot Status. To be eligible for Permanent Absentee Ballot Status, voters must file an absentee ballot application and file it with a doctor's certificate verifying the disability and certifying that the voter is unable to appear at the polls. If you apply, each year your town registrars will send you a notice to determine your eligibility for Permanent Absentee Ballot status, and you must return the notice to the registrars within 30 days. Failure to return the notice will result in your removal from the Permanent Absentee Ballot list. For more information, contact your town clerk's office.
Saturday, January 7, 2012
In video, senatorial candidate from Middletown outlines proposal to clamp down on lobbyists and ban earmarks.
Susan Bysiewicz, Connecticut’s former Secretary of the State who is running to replace Joseph Lieberman in the U.S. Senate, released a video last week outlining a set of proposals she says will reform reform the lobbyist-influenced ways in Washington. According to a release issued by the Bysiewicz camp, there were 12,951 registered federal lobbyists in 2010, which breaks down to almost 25 per member of Congress. Lobbyists, she said, spent $3.51 billion to influence Congressmen to vote for legislation favorable to their clients. In 2010, Bysiewicz said, Congress approved $16.5 billion for 9,129 earmarks. Bysiewicz’s plan would permanently ban earmarks and contributions or gifts from lobbyists, require public disclosure of all meetings …
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 ›