Letters • Published Mar 08, 2023 08 am
The trouble with trees is that sometimes they fall.
It was my 85th birthday and my wife had gone to the market to shop for fixings for a celebratory evening dinner. Then...
Letters • Published Mar 01, 2023 08 am
Recently, my sister flew from Florida to New Haven on Avelo Airlines for a family function. And I must say, it was a tremendous relief not having to battle the "road warr...
Letters • Published Mar 01, 2023 08 am
Branford Community Television (BCTV), along with Totoket TV and Guilford Community Television (GCTV), was recently honored by the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce as Nonprof...
Letters • Published Mar 01, 2023 08 am
I totally agree with Kathryn Coppola (Feb. 16, “Doesn’t Speak For Me”). Ken Engleman of Save Our Shoreline does not speak for me or the thousands of others who enjoy the ...
Letters • Published Feb 15, 2023 08 am
Recently, the Branford Representative Town Meeting (RTM) defeated a proposed non-binding resolution calling for an Environmental Impact Study of proposed improvements for...
Letters • Published Feb 15, 2023 08 am
To the Principal, Faculty, and Student Body of Branford High School,
On Nov. 11, 2022 (Veterans Day), I was a recipient of your Veterans Appreciation Day ceremony and tri...
Letters • Published Feb 08, 2023 08 am
As I am sure many of you will agree, Branford is a wonderful place to live, work, and play.
I’m also sure many of you are aware of the years-long efforts by Tweed New Hav...
Letters • Published Feb 01, 2023 08 am
As the Fundraising Coordinator for the Community Dining Room Inc., I am filled with so much gratitude for all the support we received in 2022. As the food insecurity need...
Letters • Published Feb 01, 2023 08 am
The Community Dining Room (CDR) wishes to extend its thanks to Robert Kovi and his team for the beautiful display of Harbor Lights this year that benefited our nutritiona...
Letters • Published Jan 11, 2023 08 am
The Tweed Airport Authority recently voted 9-4 to approve a long-term lease with Avports which envisions airport runway lengthening and a new terminal on the East Haven s...
Letters • Published Nov 09, 2022 08 am
I was truly disappointed to see Lisa Arpin, in her public function as Town Clerk, appearing in a video for Dominc Rapini, and by extension, supporting his election-denyin...
Letters • Published Nov 02, 2022 08 am
This election cycle we have a unique chance to send someone outside the party norm to Hartford. Paul Crisci is such a person. He's come as an outsider to the party system...
Letters • Published Nov 02, 2022 08 am
I would like to acknowledge and thank Trista Milici, executive assistant at the Selectman’s office; Brian Droney, lead tradesman; and Katy McNicol, director of the James ...
Letters • Published Nov 02, 2022 08 am
I was very favorably impressed with Al Ippolito's profile in the Oct.20 edition of The Sound (“Al Ippolito: Providing Experience; Helping to Educate”).
Not only does he h...
Letters • Published Nov 02, 2022 08 am
I strongly endorse Chuck Tiernan for probate judge in the upcoming election. As the wife of a long-term probate judge, I know the dedication it takes to do this job and C...
Letters • Published Nov 02, 2022 08 am
Probate courts are thought of as the place where wills are heard and finalized. But probate courts, and more specifically, probate judges, do so much more than divvy up e...
Letters • Published Nov 02, 2022 08 am
I think we all know State Senator Christine Cohen as not only a parent and former school board member but also as a business person who owns Cohen’s Bagels.
Christine’s c...
Letters • Published Nov 02, 2022 08 am
Choosing a probate judge is not a popularity contest. It is a position that requires the best skilled person to do the job. That person needs to be qualified in order to ...
Letters • Published Nov 02, 2022 08 am
It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that I endorse my dear friend and our incumbent state representative Robin Comey for re-election.
Over the past four years, she h...
Letters • Published Nov 02, 2022 08 am
I have had the distinct pleasure of being a close personal friend, a professional colleague, and an elected official serving with Chuck Tiernan. When I first began practi...
Letters • Published Nov 02, 2022 08 am
I am writing to express my support of Moira Rader to be our next state representative. Sean Scanlon has big shoes to fill, but I am confident that Moira will be up to the...
Letters • Published Nov 02, 2022 08 am
I am supporting and endorsing Ray Ingraham for the office of state representative for the Town of Branford and ask all eligible voters to do the same.
I have known Ray In...
Letters • Published Oct 26, 2022 08 am
I am writing to voice my support for the re-election of Robin Comey as our state representative.
During this past summer I met Rep. Comey as she was campaigning in our ne...
Letters • Published Oct 26, 2022 08 am
What we need in Hartford are more legislators that, in the tradition of Sean Scanlon and Christine Cohen, will come up with “common sense” solutions. I believe that Moira...
Letters • Published Oct 26, 2022 08 am
The plans to massively expand Tweed New Haven Airport exemplify a disregard for human health and the environment. The surrounding neighborhoods in several towns are dense...
Letters • Published Oct 26, 2022 08 am
I believe that Moira Rader will be an outstanding representative for us in the tradition of our current representative, Sean Scanlon. Like Sean, she is fully committed to...
Letters • Published Oct 26, 2022 08 am
Having strong partners in government is paramount to being able to meet constituents’ and community needs. Branford is fortunate to have two dynamic, hard-working, and at...
Letters • Published Oct 26, 2022 08 am
I have known Chuck Tiernan for nearly 50 years, and I enthusiastically support his candidacy for Probate Judge.
Chuck’s life work has been to advocate for vulnerable peop...
Letters • Published Oct 26, 2022 08 am
I am writing to express my support for Chuck Tiernan's candidacy for probate judge for Branford and North Branford.
Over the past five years, I have served on several com...
Letters • Published Oct 26, 2022 08 am
In times like these, I know many want candidates who will focus on financial relief that actually makes a difference in their lives. Robin Comey is that candidate. She ha...
Letters • Published Oct 26, 2022 08 am
We are writing this letter in full support of Ray Ingraham for the House of Representatives. Ray has selflessly served the town of Branford for 12 years on the Representa...
Letters • Published Oct 26, 2022 08 am
One of the most important parts of being an elected official is having a strong sense of what's important to your community. Christine Cohen is a mother of three students...
Letters • Published Oct 26, 2022 08 am
I am writing in strong and enthusiastic support for the election of Chuck Tiernan to be our next judge of probate for the district of Branford and North Branford.
Chuck h...
Letters • Published Oct 26, 2022 08 am
I write today in support of Attorney Chuck Tiernan for judge of probate for Branford and North Branford. Chuck was born, raised, and lived his entire life in Branford. He...
Letters • Published Oct 26, 2022 08 am
We are writing to encourage voters to select Chuck Tiernan for probate judge when they go to the polls in just a few weeks.
From Herb: As a former judge on the Connecticu...
Letters • Published Oct 19, 2022 03 pm
I am delighted to lend my support to the candidacy of Moira Rader to be state representative representing the 98th District. I am confident that she will continue in the ...
Letters • Published Oct 19, 2022 08 am
I recommend that you vote for Ray Ingraham on Tuesday, Nov. 8th. Ray would make a very fine state representative and represent Branford citizens’ interests very well at t...
Letters • Published Oct 19, 2022 08 am
My career was devoted to the education of children in Branford. As a teacher and school principal, I knew the importance of what happens within the classroom and the scho...
Letters • Published Oct 19, 2022 08 am
As I think about this election and what is happening in Connecticut, I want a strong voice in Hartford to represent Branford. I will be voting for Ray Ingraham for the ne...
Letters • Published Oct 19, 2022 08 am
In my more than 50 years practicing law, I have had the pleasure and privilege of sharing office space with two of the New Haven Probate Court judges and have appeared b...
Letters • Published Oct 12, 2022 08 am
Climate change is an issue that needs to addressed as a factor in our recent extreme weather events, warming temperatures, and rising sea levels. As a shoreline communit...
Letters • Published Oct 12, 2022 08 am
I endorse Robin Comey for State Representative.
I send letters to my Senators and Representatives on issues involving seniors. I am 83 years old. I recently sent Robin a ...
Letters • Published Oct 12, 2022 08 am
I would like to take this opportunity to show my support for Al Ippolito who is running for probate judge in Branford and North Branford, I feel he is the best qualified ...
Letters • Published Oct 12, 2022 08 am
Christine Cohen is an advocate for the working family. Her voting record shows a comprehensive and varied approach to addressing the rising costs of living, raising a fam...
Letters • Published Oct 12, 2022 08 am
I am writing to urge your readers to vote for Robin Comey for State Representative.
Early during the pandemic in 2020, I lost my job as a livery car driver, taking kids b...
Letters • Published Oct 12, 2022 08 am
I support Al Ippolito for probate judge. Unlike most writers who send letters in support of candidates who only know the candidate they support, I have known both candid...
Letters • Published Oct 12, 2022 08 am
When I think about a probate judge, I think about family. Probate judges help families to deal with life’s most important, and sometimes most painful, decisions. Families...
Letters • Published Oct 12, 2022 08 am
Are you informed about the multiple health and environmental effects from a large airport expanding only a few miles away? Tweed’s Master Plan proposes to extend the runw...
Letters • Published Oct 12, 2022 08 am
Charles (Chuck) Tiernan is my very longtime beloved friend. He is also one of the most honorable, honest, kind-hearted, and compassionate human beings I've had the outrig...
Letters • Published Oct 12, 2022 08 am
During an election, it is important to actively select the best candidate for the position and not just expect things to fall into place like leaves. In a community of 28...
