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

Unnecessary and Counterproductive

By Alfred “Chub” Wilcox

I’m responding to the Dec. 10, 2020 article “Old Saybrook Police Commission Codifies Correspondence and Citizen Complaint Process.” That article points out that after I was...

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

Smiles and a Warm Heart

By Pat Colburn

The generosity of the Guilford community never ceases to amaze me. My husband and I had the opportunity to help organize the delivery of Meals on Wheels for Christmas Day. Upon our arrival at the...

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

In Desperate Need of a Town Planner

By Lorena Venegas

I am grateful to all residents that participated in the public hearing at the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting held Jan. 6. The commission denied the zoning application for a text change...

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

Support in Unprecedented Times

By Kenneth Engelman

The Orchard House Medical Adult Day Center, 421 Shore Drive, Branford, would like to express gratitude to the community for all its support during these unprecedented times. There is no way to...

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

A Place for Kids

By Caroline King

I am a sophomore at The Morgan School and have been hanging out at Peter’s Complex and the skatepark with my friends since I was in middle school. There are always many kids skating or...

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

So Many Memories and Moments

By Noreen Kokoruda

Jan. 5 was my final day serving as the state representative for the 101st District. It has been an honor to serve the people of Durham and Madison for almost a decade. Over those years, I have met ...

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

The Debris Battle of 2018

By Phil Sengle

Have you wondered where the “Old Morgan” debris was going? It might’ve been dumped and sorted here in Clinton if it were not for the fantastic work of a few who knew how...

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

A Concern to the Entire Town

By April Allen

The Dec. 24 article “Affordable Housing Committee Charge Approved, with 2022 Deadline for Plan” should be reviewed with Governor Ned Lamont’s executive order on coastal...

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

Requires Unstinting Honesty

By Steven Stoll

I agree with Joel Helander that the documents depicting the founding of Guilford should remain in Town Hall with an adequate interpretation. But I disagree about that interpretation, depicted in...

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

Keeping Traditions Going

By Donna Rizzo

Thanks so much to the North Haven volunteer firemen for their Santa Claus visit to our home. The look and wonder in the eyes of my grandsons was priceless and beyond my expectations. Andrew was so ...

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

Harbor News Chose Hyperbole

By Dave Gagnon

As editor it should be your responsibility to rein in your writers if they engage in reckless hyperbole, especially in regard to the present situation. In the Dec. 31, 2020 issue, on page 3 you...

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

One of the Best Things

By Valerie Smith

First, my thanks go to the powers that be in Old Saybrook for plowing my street several times during the Dec. 17, 2020 storm; I really appreciate that. I am also profoundly grateful to my neighbor ...

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

Assistance to Neighbors in Need

By Laurie Heflin

As the holidays arrive, I want to thank all of our generous neighbors who have contributed to the Neighbor to Neighbor (N2N) COVID-19 Relief Fund. The outpouring of support from this community has ...

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

True Heroes

By Robert Gambardella

On the weekend of Dec. 4, 2020, I became very ill with high fevers, no energy, and just not feeling well. After a call to my primary doctor telling her my symptoms, she suggested I go straight to...

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

Character and Beauty

By Everett M. Barber

We live at 650 Leetes Island Road, the former home of Judge Calvin M. Leete. This letter summarizes my concerns about the resurgence of interest in changes to our historic, beautiful Route 146 and ...

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

Beautify and Support Guilford

By Carolyn Stephan

The Guilford Garden Club extends its appreciation to the community for its support of its recent Wreath and Craft Boutique on Dec. 4, 2020. All proceeds are used to beautify and support Guilford...

Letters • Published Dec. 23, 2020 08 a.m.

Make Our Voices Heard

By Patricia Klindienst

The people of Guilford have been invited to participate in planning for the safety of our roads and the preservation of our historic districts. It’s urgent that we make our voices heard....

Letters • Published Dec. 23, 2020 08 a.m.

Unique Cultural Resource

By Robert S. Vavasour

On Dec. 1, the South Central Regional Council of Governments (SCRCOG) held a webinar, for all interested persons, to participate in an open planning process envisioned for the entire length of...

Letters • Published Dec. 23, 2020 08 a.m.

A Heartfelt Thanks

By Marianne and Ron DeMartino

A heartfelt thank you is extended from Meals on Wheels to all the volunteers and drivers who assisted in the delivery of meals on Thanksgiving morning.A special thank you goes to Mrs....

Letters • Published Dec. 23, 2020 08 a.m.

Increasingly Watchful

By Louis Mackall

On Dec. 1, South Central Regional Council of Governments (SCRCOG) initiated a Route 146 Corridor Study to recommend how to “improve traffic operations, safety, and address locations with...

Letters • Published Dec. 16, 2020 08 a.m.

Didn’t Miss a Beat

By Dianne Romans

As we enter the busy holiday season, I wanted to pause, reflect, and take a heartfelt moment to thank everyone who has supported the East Haven Food Pantry during this unprecedented year. Our...

Letters • Published Dec. 09, 2020 07 a.m.

Activity and Progress

By Phil Sengle

Even though I drive down Route 81 frequently, I continue to be stunned by the activity and progress at the Old Morgan site, soon to be Indian River Landing. If you infrequently go this way, I...

Letters • Published Dec. 09, 2020 07 a.m.

Highlight the Talents

By Frank Carrano

Thanks go to everyone who attended the Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance (BACA) Painted Doors of Branford event on Nov. 7 and 8. It was a wonderful opportunity to highlight the talented people ...

Letters • Published Dec. 02, 2020 08 a.m.

Caring and Sharing

By Miner T. Vincent

Being from Families Helping Families, I’m not surprised by this, because I live in Clinton. Three years ago, Families Helping Families started a program called The Full Thanksgiving Table...

Letters • Published Nov. 25, 2020 08 a.m.

We Live in a Giving Community

By Lauren and Phil Brown

We would like to thank Paulett Demaio, Pastor Jim, and the students who raked our yard for us recently. As a veteran, Phil is so appreciative of all the services he has received. But more than...