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September 2, 2010
Six years ago, Deb Heinrich was criticizing our then-State Rep Peter Metz for not focusing on Madison and getting our fair share of education money from Hartford. Six years later, we get less than we did then.
September 2, 2010
You may have noticed the new basketball backboards and rims at Madison's Surf Club. They were installed in May and have been a huge hit with everyone! Kids and adults have been enjoying play on the regulation-sized equipment all summer long. All this was made...
September 2, 2010
On behalf of Madison Cares and Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven, I extend our sincerest thanks to the organizers, program sponsors, and fans who turned out on Aug. 21 for the Pitching for Charity 2010 event. Excellent organizing and beautiful weather...
August 26, 2010
This coming Saturday, the Madison Park Development Commission along with the Madison selectmen will host an open house at the former Griswold Airport land on the Boston Post Road. The property, now owned by the Town of Madison and its citizens, will be open from...
August 26, 2010
Anderson Bros. Sanitation agreed to donate its time and money to help me with my Eagle project by excavating the St. Andrews preschool playground. On Aug. 9 around 9 a.m., Anderson Bros. arrived at St. Andrews with an excavator, a dump truck, and four guys to...
August 19, 2010
Although the town now owns the former Griswold Airport property, access has been restricted while plans for demolition and construction proceed. During this interim period, we are sponsoring two open houses to allow the property's new owners, Madison's citizens,...
August 19, 2010
I am writing to respond to Richard Benken's letter ["Who Uses Handicapped Spaces?" Aug. 5] describing a parking violation in a handicapped parking space by an able-bodied fireman. Since the particular fire department was not specified, both myself, chief of...
August 12, 2010
As the social services coordinator for Madison's Youth & Family Services, I administer the Camp Scholarship Program. I'd like to thank Madison Community Services, The Madison Foundation, and Neighbor 2 Neighbor for helping to send 43 children to summer camp.
August 5, 2010
I wonder if the Madison Fire companies require a handicapped parking space near any fire that they seek to fight. I'm purposely mentioning both companies because I don't wish to identify the real culprit. I hope that the companies administer the needed rebuke...
August 5, 2010
The budget has finally passed. Wow! But let's look at the details.
August 5, 2010
We are very fortunate in Madison to be represented by Deborah Heinrich in Hartford. Early in her fist term, she encountered the pollution of the Hammonasset River by a major area business. In short order, she brought all of the principals together: residents,...
July 29, 2010
In this, our 80th year of service to Madison, we are pleased to share our news and to encourage your readers' support of our ongoing commitment to Madison residents. Together, we can continue to make a difference to our neighbors in need.
July 22, 2010
Now it's former Madison Police Department (MPD) chief (without authority) Mr. Robert Nolan suing our town for thousands of dollars for-are you ready-hypertension!
July 22, 2010
The town operating budget has been trimmed to a total overall increase of 1.87 percent (including debt service), the lowest increase in five years. The budget will be subject to a third referendum vote on Tuesday, July 27. As former members of the Board of...
July 22, 2010
Madison will return to the polls on July 27 for the third town budget referendum. Over the last seven months, we have reviewed expenditures in response to citizens who were concerned about tax increases during tough economic times.
July 22, 2010
I appreciate the efforts of the boards of Finance and Selectmen trying to preserve the quality of town services while dealing with the fact that the electorate of the town has turned down two budget proposals, indicating apparently that it wants more cuts to the...
July 22, 2010
This budget season has been the most difficult in decades, with two defeated referenda and a third coming up on the 27th. In this third referendum, the Board of Finance has cut another $465,000 from the last budget we voted on, the majority coming from...
July 22, 2010
I'm writing in support of Judge Raymond Rigat in this year's election for judge of probate for District 33. Judge Rigat is finishing his third term as the judge of the Clinton Probate Court. He has nearly 12 years' experience and is the most qualified...
July 22, 2010
We have heard residents' message: Even though town budgets have been historically low, times are tough and we need to cut spending even more. We support the Board of Finance's budget that, if there were no debt service, is an increase of less than zero! With...
July 22, 2010
At the July 14 public meeting, the Board of Finance (BOF) dismissed a variety of budget-cutting alternatives and arrived at its latest 2010-2011 budget proposal: an increase of 1.36 percent with a new interim mill rate of 19.3.
July 22, 2010
The Madison Property Owners Association (MPOA) Board of Directors recommends that voters approve the Madison town budget for 2010-2011. We do believe that by reducing the town portion of the budget to a 1.36-percent increase over last year, the Board of Finance...
July 22, 2010
I am writing in support of the new town budget proposal. The Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance have listened to the concerns of voters and have reduced the budget to an increase of just 1.87 percent over last year. That is the lowest increase in five...
July 15, 2010
We would like to make you aware that Klein's Golf Range, our business on Durham Road, loses thousands of balls to theft. We recently caught local boys stealing balls from the field at our range. Earlier this year we acquired all-new balls for the use of our...
July 15, 2010
I encourage your readers to join me in supporting our Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance to pass our town budget. They have produced a new proposal that is a $365,000 reduction from the last proposal. This will result in a total budget increase of just 1.87...
July 15, 2010
I recently opened a small, locally owned ice cream and candy shop (The Jelly Beanery). In an attempt to promote my business at the Madison fireworks, I dressed up as an ice cream cone to hand out free lollipops and coupons for a free soft serve cone. Prior to...
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