Alfred “Chub” Wilcox is seeking a full term on the Zoning Board of Appeals (he was appointed to that position by First Selectman Carl Fortuna). Chub is also the chair of our Police Commission; needless to say, he has been a committed public servant and...
Record levels of personnel turnover. Wasteful lawsuits defending a lack of transparency. Enough is enough. Fund the request the Police Commission made more than a year ago to determine the root cause(s) of our challenges. Recruiting and retaining officers is...
Record temperatures in September. The boom and bust of flooding and drought. We can’t kick the can down the road with more studies. We know what we have to do. Implement high priority recommendations. Speed the development of Mariner’s Way. Complete the waste water...
Mike Bender, Candidate for Planning Commission, recently shared his thoughts on Facebook There has been some confusion – and even nasty misrepresentation – about my (or Democrats) position on citizen development. The idea is to reduce regulatory barriers...
Investing in affordable housing is key to Old Saybrook’s future success. It brings younger families into our schools. It gives options to our cherished seniors who want to downsize. It provides businesses with the workforce they need. Elect Democrats like Mike Bender,...
Growth is critical to keeping a town attractive to old-timers and newcomers alike. But sprawling growth could jeopardize our small town feel. Let’s make sure we plan and zone for housing, greenspace, walkways, amenities, historic preservation as well as thriving local...
