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Guilford Letters

Letters • Published Nov. 25, 2020 08 a.m.

The Spirit of Generosity

By Christi Burton

This is an overdue thank you to those who participated in the second annual Disc Golf Tournament to benefit Meals on Wheels.Oct. 17 was a beautiful day, not just because of the weather, but ...

Letters • Published Nov. 18, 2020 08 a.m.

History Wonderful and Wicked

By Edward Peters

Much encouraged by my local fellow-citizens’ recent admirable letters in support of Superintendent of Schools Dr. Paul Freeman’s call for the teaching of “hard history” ...

Letters • Published Nov. 18, 2020 08 a.m.

A Way to Co-Exist

By Julie K. DeSarbo

I’ve always considered my hometown to be a place where people extend themselves to be kind to each other, especially the elderly residents of our community. Since March, due to the COVID-19 ...

Letters • Published Nov. 04, 2020 08 a.m.

The Foundational Problem

By Dean Cloutier

We recently discovered that our third Trump/Pence lawn sign was taken during the night. The message to us is that only certain politics and signs are tolerated and acceptable.Where is the...

Letters • Published Oct. 28, 2020 07 a.m.

Priorities and Values

By Pat Widlitz

It is with great enthusiasm that I am casting my vote for State Representative Sean Scanlon (D-98) and Senator Christine Cohen (D-12). Our community is so fortunate to have the benefit of their...

Letters • Published Oct. 28, 2020 07 a.m.

Capable, Trustworthy, and Steadfast

By Matt Hoey

In normal times, a strong relationship between municipal leaders and their elected officials is beneficial to a well-run town. But when a pandemic hits, this close relationship becomes crucial. I...

Letters • Published Oct. 28, 2020 07 a.m.

The True Spirit of Guilford

By Jessica Catlin

On behalf of the Guilford Center for Children Before and After School Care Program, I want to express my sincere thanks and gratitude to the First Congregational Church and Guilford Community...

Letters • Published Oct. 28, 2020 07 a.m.

Considerable Political Skills

By Ken Gamerman

It is my great pleasure to endorse the candidacy of Christine Cohen (D-12) for re-election to the State Senate. Christine is a brilliant young legislator who has made her presence felt with strong ...

Letters • Published Oct. 28, 2020 07 a.m.

Steady and Effective

By Susan Welsh

Christine Cohen (D) is the right person to represent Guilford as our state senator in the 12th District! She has worked tirelessly in her first term to improve the environment for all of us and...

Letters • Published Oct. 28, 2020 07 a.m.

Lessons Require Struggle

By Tina Fiasconaro

I am writing to support Dr. Paul Freeman, Superintendent of Schools for Guilford I have been impressed with his leadership.My first interaction with Dr. Freeman was during the campaign to...

Letters • Published Oct. 28, 2020 07 a.m.

Put Party Politics Aside

By Rob Federici

As the father of two small children under the age of 3, I spend a lot of time thinking about the future of my community, country, and the environment. Like any parent, I want my children to...

Letters • Published Oct. 28, 2020 07 a.m.

Compelled to Write

By Ann Westerlund

It deeply saddens me but I feel compelled to write in regard to the complaints about the Guilford Public Schools curriculum on racial justice. My husband and I moved to Guilford 29 years ago from...

Letters • Published Oct. 28, 2020 07 a.m.

Teaching the Truth

By Barbara Ryden

I am shocked by the Oct. 15 headline in your paper [“Some Community Members Push Back Against Schools’ Method of Teaching Racial Justice”]. How could one person insist on...

Letters • Published Oct. 28, 2020 07 a.m.

Entitled to the Complete History

By Jill Paglino

I am writing in support of Superintendent of Schools Dr. Paul Freeman and his decision to incorporate “hard history” into the Guilford Public Schools curriculum. As citizens and...

Letters • Published Oct. 21, 2020 08 a.m.

A Model of Bipartisanship

By Joan Leonard

In these times of deep political division, State Senator Christine Cohen (D-12) is a model of bipartisanship. She created and co-chairs the bipartisan Coastal Caucus. The caucus protects and...

Letters • Published Oct. 21, 2020 08 a.m.

In Our Best Interest

By Katie Balestracci

I write in strong support of two outstanding state legislators: State Senator Christine Cohen (D-12) and State Representative Sean Scanlon (D-98). It is our great fortune to have them representing ...

Letters • Published Oct. 21, 2020 08 a.m.

A Real Change of Direction

By Patrizia Di Lonardo

Our state is not doing well, so it’s time we had a real change of direction and Joe LaPorta will work for this when elected on Nov. 3 to serve Guilford in the 12th State Senate District....

Letters • Published Oct. 21, 2020 08 a.m.

Helping Those in Need

By Adrian Kavanauh and Gary Stevens

We would like to thank the Guilford community for supporting the St. George Men’s Group Food Drive on Oct. 10 and 11. The Men’s Group collected more than 1,000 pounds of non-...

Letters • Published Oct. 21, 2020 08 a.m.

Prepared, Inquisitive, and Reasonable

By Bill Bloss

With all that is facing public education today, it is truly fortunate that Christine Cohen (D-12) is representing Guilford in the State Senate. We served together on Guilford’s Board of...

Letters • Published Oct. 21, 2020 08 a.m.

Compassion and Commitment

By Mary Anne Osborn

State Senator Christine Cohen (D-12) embodies politics as a path toward the common good. When she first ran for senator from the 12th District two years ago, I worked on her campaign, and I saw...

Letters • Published Oct. 21, 2020 08 a.m.

Thanks for the Support

By Eileen Petrillo

With a heavy heart, I am announcing that my business Characters & Costumes costume shop in Guilford will be closing. It has been 32 years of bringing joy and love to our customers....

Letters • Published Oct. 14, 2020 08 a.m.

Experienced, Knowledgeable, and Caring

By Veronica Wallace

State Representative Sean Scanlon (D-98) and State Senator Christine Cohen (D-12) are experienced, knowledgeable, and caring and have earned another term in office. I encourage my fellow citizens...

Letters • Published Oct. 14, 2020 08 a.m.

Recognizes our Problems

By David Roberts

I write to enthusiastically endorse Joe LaPorta to represent Guilford as part of Connecticut’s 12th Senatorial District.Unfortunately, Connecticut’s communities are governed...

Letters • Published Oct. 14, 2020 08 a.m.

Responsive and in Touch

By Lisa Freund

This election, I am voting for State Representative Sean Scanlon (D-98). As a member of the Guilford and Branford communities for over half my life, as a parent who has raised her son in Guilford, ...

Letters • Published Oct. 14, 2020 08 a.m.

Record of Delivering Results

By Lou Federici

I am writing in support of Sean Scanlon for re-election as state representative for the 98th District this Nov. 3.Since a record cannot actually speak for itself, I would like to take a...