Branford Letters

Letters • Published Sep. 30, 2020 08 a.m.

Will Work to Change

By Richard Aitro

Please look closely at the police reform bill supported by State Senator Christine Cohen (D-12) and State Representative Robin Comey (D-102) that Governor Ned Lamont signed into law recently. A...

Letters • Published Sep. 30, 2020 08 a.m.

Restore Mutual Respect

By Beverly Willis

I support Christine Cohen for state senator as she represents many of the values I’ve cultivated over a lifetime working as an architect and advocate to make the world more livable and...

Letters • Published Sep. 30, 2020 08 a.m.

Better Than This

By Ann Davis

I wrote a letter to the editor titled “A Cooperative Society” that was published in The Sound on Sept 17. It concerned some suggestions for improving the Branford Community...

Letters • Published Sep. 30, 2020 08 a.m.

The Total Effect

By Jon and Valerie Nelson

Gia Polio of Branford and Branford Neighbors have made many good points that need to be considered by Planning & Zoning Commission and the town government. We want to add our concerns....

Letters • Published Sep. 30, 2020 08 a.m.

A True Leader

By Melissa Funaro

I would like to state my support of Christine Cohen for the Connecticut State Senate.State Senator Cohen (D-12) is a true leader. Her leadership through this pandemic has been commendable...

Letters • Published Sep. 30, 2020 08 a.m.

Empathic and Tolerant

By Christine Simpson

Rarely do the adjectives “empathic” and “tolerant” occur in the same sentence as “politician,” especially in our divisive political climate. But when I...

Letters • Published Sep. 30, 2020 08 a.m.

Will Carry the Torch

By Linda Erlanger

When I reflect on the work of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG), I think of the enormous contributions she made to ensuring the equality of the sexes. She was a champion for...

Letters • Published Sep. 30, 2020 08 a.m.

Thanks from the Friends

By Joe Genua

On behalf of the Friends of the James Blackstone Memorial Library, I’d like to thank all of our donors of gently used books, our patrons, and our volunteers for supporting our very...

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

Right the Ship of State

By Frank Twohill

I will be voting on Nov. 3 for Marc Riccio to become Branford’s state representative for the 102nd District.Marc is on the Branford RTM with me. I know Marc well. We share similar...

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

Respects Police and First Responders

By Dennis Flanigan

Marc Riccio respects our police and first responders. He supports the good they do in our community and appreciates the risks they take on our behalf. By voting Marc into office for...

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

Protect our Town Services

By Barbara Liquori

Branford has been lucky to have leadership that understands the importance of careful budget planning. Instead of spending every tax dollar we pay on any project that catches the eye, our RTM has...

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

Will Continue to Fight

By Charles E. Tiernan, III

Those of us who live in the 98th House District are fortunate to be represented by Sean Scanlon. From a leadership position in the House, one issue Sean has emphasized is healthcare. Sean has...

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

Welfare, Safety, and Security

By Rick Pittman

I wholeheartedly and without reservation support Christine Cohen’s re-election as state senator for the 12th District and encourage your readers to you do the same.Over the past two...

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

Take On This Emergency

By Donna Laich

I encourage your readers to vote like their lives depends on it, because they do! We continue to face a national crisis related to the effects of climate change. It’s a crisis that we are...

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

A Leader in Hartford

By Stephanie Farber

I am writing to support Sean Scanlon in his re-election to the 98th District Connecticut General Assembly. Sean has been recognized as a leader in Hartford since his arrival there in 2015. He is...

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

Tireless, Committed, and Effective

By Nancy McCormack

I am writing to state my support for Robin Comey for re-election to the Connecticut House of Representatives, 102nd District.Robin has woven herself into the fabric of the House in only her ...