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Taking a Backhoe into the Woods

 February 7, 2012

The Shoreline Greenway Trail and the Branford Department of Public Works are in the process of building a trail through the Tabor property in Branford. They would like the public to believe that by building this trail they will be creating a healthy wildlife...

Correct Some Misconceptions

 February 7, 2012

I want to correct some misconceptions in letters from Daniel Atwater ["A Couple of Untruths"], Wayne Cooke ["If This Concerns You"], and Cynthia Nargi ["Citizens Must Become Informed"] in the Jan. 26 issue of The Sound.

Fun and Exciting Programs at the Blackstone

 February 7, 2012

On behalf of the students of the Sliney School's School Age Child Care (SACC) Program, I want to thank the Blackstone Memorial Library and get the word out about all of the fun and exciting children's programs that go on there. Just this year our SACC students...

Commission is Handcuffed

 February 7, 2012

I find it disingenuous and offensive that, in his recent letter ["Something of Value to Contribute," Feb. 2], William Crowley would twist my remarks made at a selectmen's meeting to make it appear that I "disparaged" his father, Neal Crowley, a member of the...

Something of Value to Contribute

 January 30, 2012

I was appalled by the statements made by Wayne Cooke at a recent selectmen's meeting. I need to tell him and the town about the man Cooke so cavalierly disparaged as not competent to volunteer for the Economic Development Committee.

May Negate the Need

 January 30, 2012

I agree with Joanne R. Pompano ["Many Questions on Incentive Housing," Jan. 19 letter to the editor]. She raises many good questions that have to be answered before considering what will in effect be subsidized housing units being forced on communities. She...

If This Concerns You

 January 23, 2012

Eight years ago, the Tabor property was deemed such a potentially hazardous site on which to build affordable housing that it was seized by the town using eminent domain and cost Branford taxpayers more than $20 million in the process.

Finding a Balance

 January 23, 2012

With regard to Daniel Atwater's recent letter ["Improving on Nature?" Jan. 5] lamenting the clearing of some vegetation along the shore of Chet's Pond (incidentally, this name was given to the pond by the Town of Branford, not by the Greenway Trail...

Destructive Partisan Politics

 January 23, 2012

Do you ever wonder, as I do, why Connecticut has had 20 consecutive years of economic and job stagnation? Certainly one of the reasons is a remarkable lack of political will and leadership. The governor and state legislature recently reversed that negative...

Citizens Must Become Informed

 January 23, 2012

Branford Town Hall proposes to spend in excess of $11 million to relocate the Public Works Department to the infamous Tabor Drive property.

A Couple of Untruths

 January 23, 2012

After I read the Jan. 12 article in The Sound, "Public Works on Tabor Property?" I felt I had to write in and let people in on a couple of untruths concerning the Tabor property in Branford.

Many Questions on Incentive Housing

 January 16, 2012

What is incentive housing? What does it mean to Branford? What does it mean to the neighborhoods in which incentive housing may be built?

Never Ceases to Amaze

 January 9, 2012

State Senator Ed Meyer never ceases to amaze with his claims about his own legislative record and the achievements of the Governor Dannel Malloy administration. In a Nov. 17 column titled "The Hint of an Economic Renaissance," Meyer goes on about how reducing...

Citizens Must Remain Mindful

 January 2, 2012

Although much recent attention has been focused upon the DaRos administration being called dishonest by the Connecticut Supreme Court in the Tabor Drive case, unfortunately that sad and shameful chapter in Branford history represents only part of DaRos's legacy...

Cover-Up Quenches Public's Right to Speak

 December 19, 2011

Although the misguided loyalty of certain RTM members to an administration [with a complicated legal history] gives ample motivation for their latest attempts to severely restrict public participation at RTM meetings, such counterproductive and dangerous...

Scouts Come Through for Vets

 December 12, 2011

On behalf of the Branford Veterans Parade Committee, I wish to thank all units and personnel who participated in the Memorial Day Parade and the recent Veteran's Day Parade. Special thanks are in order to the 150 Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Brownies, and Cub Scouts...

Contrary to Recent Statements

 December 5, 2011

Contrary to recent statements made by First Selectman Anthony DaRos and his followers, the wording on my signs, "DaRos Dishonest-CT Supreme Court," is absolutely true.

A Tremendous Outpouring of Generosity

 December 5, 2011

We are all aware of the economic climate surrounding us at this time. Despite that, the tremendous outpouring of generosity from the people and businesses of Branford and some of the surrounding towns has gone way beyond our hopes for this holiday season.

Admirable Though Not a Record

 November 28, 2011

In your Nov. 17 story "Close Race: Branford Holds Two RTM Recounts," The Sound wrote: "In the selectman's race, Anthony 'Unk' DaRos won his way back for a record sixth term as Branford's first selectman."

Votes Matter, Elections Count

 November 21, 2011

It is good to have the election behind us. It was a difficult battle. As block captains we met many good folks who obviously love and support Branford. There is so much volunteer time given to the community, and this seems to be a unique quality in Branford.

Thanks for the Support

 November 21, 2011

I would like to thank everyone in the 5th District Indian Neck for their support on Election Day, Nov. 8. I will continue to serve the voters to the best of my ability, in the most professional way possible. The town is facing some tough economic times ahead of...

An Invitation to Explore

 November 21, 2011

When completed, the Shoreline Greenway Trail will extend from Lighthouse Point in New Haven to Hammonasset State Park in Madison and will provide an off-road route accessible to walkers, runners, bikers, cross-country skiers, and those using wheelchairs and...

Eager to Bring Fresh Ideas

 November 14, 2011

I applaud Branford voters for re-electing First Selectman Anthony "Unk" DaRos and electing Andy Campbell for second selectman. Unk's performance as our leader is superior; he aims his vision towards continued progress and financial solvency for Branford.

During Holidays, a Question of Eating

 November 14, 2011

The Branford Food Pantry is requesting donations of turkeys so that needy families can celebrate the holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the December holy days) along with the rest of us. We think this is important because children really don't understand why...

All Ideas Given a Fair Turn

 November 14, 2011

Six months ago my friend Joy McConnell stepped up as an alternate voice in our local political landscape. With the same drive, determination, and intellect I've admired for many years, Joy energized our team and embarked on a journey that even as a political...