Archive for Letters to Editor

East Hampton’s Yellow Ribbon tree destroyed by October snowstorm

by: Ann R. McLaughlin | Welcome Home Veterans-Yellow Ribbon Committee November 18, 2011

A special thanks goes to Rev. Thomas Kennedy of the Congregational Church. He has given us permission to temporally use one of the trees on the church lawn for our ribbons. We have tentative plans to have a small ceremony on Dec. 11 at noon to tie the ribbons on the tree.

Thanks to the supporters of Old Home Days

Mother and baby watch antique fire trucks in parade

With additional photos from the 2011 Old Home Days Parade.

Developers see Haddam land swap as good for the region

by: Riverhouse Properties May 15, 2011
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In exchange for the forestland, 17 acres of state-owned property in Tylerville overlooking the Connecticut River would be provided. This parcel surrounds our Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station banquet and conference center on three sides and is itself nearly surrounded by fully developed commercial and industrial properties.

Connecticut drops Educational Technology from teacher preparation

by: Jerald D. Cole January 13, 2011

Concerned parents take note: the Connecticut State Department of Education has omitted Educational Technology as a requirement in its revised regulations for teacher preparation programs.

Don’t let extremists ruin our holiday

by: Dr. Sohail Husain December 23, 2010
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We have been at the forefront in distributing thousands of fliers in person and often door-to-door to spread the message of ‘Muslims for Peace.’

East Hampton Council Chair applies rules one way for friends, another for opponents

by: Jill Perruccio November 10, 2010
Original Photoshop© image by a talented 5th grader named Harrison.

The third man that stood up to speak was the spouse, I think, of the first woman who defended the council, and he launched into an all out, angry attack on the audience, keeping his eyes fixed directly on the general area in which I was sitting.

Jennifer Berkenstock is compassionate and fair

by: Nancy Dolde October 26, 2010
Graphic copyright 2010 by Brenda Sullivan

If she is elected as Probate Judge, I know she would handle this position as a professional, as well as offering genuine empathy to the clients.

‘Enough is enough!’ Engel responds to Weintraub’s criticisms

East Hampton Town Council Chair Melissa Engel and Vice Chair John Tuttle explain former town manager Jeffery O

“Each attorney warned that an attempt at a ‘just cause’ removal could cost the Town more money in lawsuits than a contract buy-out.” – East Hampton Town Council Chair Melissa Engel

East Hampton Council member discloses separation agreement

An excerpt from the severance agreement for former Town Manager Jeffery O

“Under ‘Section 12:Resignation’ of Mr. O’Keefe’s contract, if he resigns his position there is no compensation other than any vacation and sick days that might have accrued. If, however, under “Section 9:Termination,” if he resigns following an offer to accept resignation, he is entitled to 12 months of salary.” – East Hampton Town Council member Sue Weintraub

Friends of East Hampton Football say ‘Thanks!’

Ray Chagnon (left) of Anchor Lodge 112 and Joe Langenfeld (right) of the Friends of East Hampton Football were organizers of the Sept. 12, 2010 Poker Run that raised $1,900 for the program. Courtesy photo

The football season has started in a co-op with Vinal Tech. The highlight of the schedule will be a Thanksgiving game at Palmer Field in Middletown on Wednesday, Nov. 24 at 6:30 p.m.