East Haven Letters

Letters • Published May 11, 2022 08 a.m.

Put a Plan Together

By Peggy Thomas

Okay, here is my last word on the HVN airport: I am not against airports. I love airports. I love airplanes. Years ago we always took our kids to Tweed to watch the planes land and take off. It...

Letters • Published April 27, 2022 08 a.m.

The small creek that runs parallel to Burr Street is the town line between New Haven and East Haven, so only the present Tweed-New Haven airport terminal and some parking is on New Haven property. ...

Letters • Published April 13, 2022 08 a.m.

Not Too Late

By Lorena Venegas

Tweed-New Haven airport expansion is the most transformative issue for our Town of East Haven. While the politicians have sat on their hands, tongue-tied, or done a complete about-face, I trust...

Letters • Published April 13, 2022 08 a.m.

Standing Up to Bullies

By Peggy Thomas

I’m old and can attest to the fact that if you live long enough, everything comes around again. I’m watching it happen here in my home town, East Haven.When I lived in New...

Letters • Published April 06, 2022 08 a.m.

Blindsided the Residents

By Stacy Gravino

Residents are justifiably disappointed with the lack of transparency and public input on the town’s decision to dismantle and close the skate park. A special Parks & Recreation...

Letters • Published April 06, 2022 08 a.m.

A Highfalutin Decision

By Joan Sayers

As a resident of East Haven for 68 years, I was appalled to find out that the East Haven Skate Park had been dismantled. I live around the corner from the park and I enjoyed seeing people going...

Letters • Published Dec. 29, 2021 08 a.m.

A Celebration of All

By Samantha Parlato

Heading into the town’s inaugural ceremony, I was looking forward to being sworn in for my second term on the Town Council. The room was electric when the candidates lined up, marched in,...

Letters • Published Dec. 15, 2021 08 a.m.

The Generosity of So Many

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Thanksgiving has come and gone, but without the help of so many, more than 350 families within the East Haven community would have gone without a Thanksgiving dinner this year. The...

Letters • Published Dec. 08, 2021 08 a.m.

Both Approaches Can Be Pursued

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I was one of many parents of children in East Haven Public Schools who spoke at the Nov. 16 meeting of the Board of Education. This meeting occurred after a major fight broke out in East Haven...

Letters • Published Nov. 10, 2021 08 a.m.

We Have No Guarantees

By Marilyn Vitale

My introduction into politics was when I was 21 years old; I ran for office for the very first time in a four-way primary. Since my start I have run in many elections, I was on the Board of...

Letters • Published Nov. 03, 2021 08 a.m.

Welcoming and Appealing

By Dinah Virgulto

I would like to congratulate Mayor Joe Carfora for his efforts to present East Haven public buildings in such an attractive light. In the pas,t I have driven by town halls in Branford, Guilford,...

Letters • Published Oct. 20, 2021 08 a.m.

New and Innovative Ways

By Noreen Clough

I support Lisa Balter for town clerk. As someone retiring from the Board of Finance after 18 years, I know what is needed in the Town Clerk’s Office and what is needed is Lisa Balter....

Letters • Published Oct. 20, 2021 08 a.m.

A True Student of Life

By Lisa Moskal Esposito

I write today with much admiration and support for Lisa Balter, as East Haven’s next town clerk. I’ve been fortunate enough to work with Lisa on many different fronts. Never, have I...

Letters • Published Oct. 20, 2021 08 a.m.

Taken Great Strides

By Stacy Gravino

I would like to take this opportunity to thank those who have supported me since I began running for town clerk in 2009 and to ask for their support once again on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 2....

Letters • Published Oct. 13, 2021 08 a.m.

Passion and Perseverance

By Danielle Vollono

I am writing this letter in support of Al Vollono, my dad, who is running for Town Council District 5. My dad, who was raised in East Haven his entire life, has been committed to serving his...

Letters • Published Oct. 13, 2021 08 a.m.

Steward and Advocate

By Kimberly Glassman

It’s been an honor to serve on the Town Council representing the 1st District. I hope to earn your readers’ support for another term.The past two years have not been typical...

Letters • Published Oct. 13, 2021 08 a.m.

Smart, Efficient, and Ready

By William Cote

I am a local attorney who has the opportunity to visit various town clerk’s offices across the state on numerous occasions, but none more than East Haven’s Town Clerk’s Office....

Letters • Published Oct. 13, 2021 08 a.m.

Let’s Use Empathy

By Lorena Venegas

With the upcoming Nov. 2 municipal elections, I would like to focus attention on the $128,230 for outsourced contractual behavioral health services that were approved by Mayor Joseph Carfora,...

Letters • Published Oct. 06, 2021 08 a.m.

Smart, Kind, Thoughtful

By George Smith

I would like to share just a few reasons I am voting for Lisa Balter for town clerk. I have had the opportunity and good fortune to work with Lisa on several committees and on each occasion, I...

Letters • Published Sep. 29, 2021 08 a.m.

Above and Beyond

By Lisa DeCicco

I am not normally the type of person who writes a letter to the paper. In this instance I feel so strongly about how East Haven Town Clerk Stacy Gravino does her job that I wanted to publicly...

Letters • Published Sep. 15, 2021 08 a.m.

Diligence and Dedication

By Guido Consiglio

COVID-19 has created difficult times for everyone and it has changed our lives in so many ways. The healthcare workers and first responders have had it the worst, risking their lives to keep us...

Letters • Published Aug. 18, 2021 08 a.m.

Deal Is Not Done

By Lorena Venegas

I am deeply concerned about the lack of information available on the Tweed Airport expansion. Residents have attended Tweed-New Haven Airport Master Update meetings in December 2019, through the...

Letters • Published Aug. 18, 2021 08 a.m.

Happy 40th

By Linda Pascale

Congratulations to Orchard House, an adult medical daycare center, on its 40th anniversary helping families on the shoreline and surrounding towns. In times of what can seem like overwhelming...

Letters • Published July 28, 2021 08 a.m.

The Blame Game

By Rich DePalma

I’ve been involved in the East Haven budgeting process for 22 years. Noreen Clough is a trusted partner in many town roles, but none more important than our role on the Board of Finance...

Letters • Published July 14, 2021 08 a.m.

One Thing I Know

By Joseph Maturo, Jr.

In the June 24 issue, Noreen Clough (letter “Duty-Bound to Respond”) alleged that my final two budgets were deficits. I proudly take credit for balancing 16 straight budgets, all of...