Letters • Published Apr 03, 2024 08 am
On March 13, staff from Deep River Elementary School (DRES), along with the staff of Marker 37, participated in a fundraising event called Tip-A-Teacher to benefit The Ne...
Letters • Published Mar 13, 2024 08 am
I am writing to urge the communities of Chester, Deep River, and Essex to come together and Vote “Yes” at the upcoming March 26 referendum. For the last six months, John ...
Letters • Published Mar 13, 2024 08 am
I am writing to express my deep concern regarding our tri-town’s fiscal practices, particularly the trend of borrowing money to fund expenditures without considering the ...
Letters • Published Dec 27, 2023 08 am
As a veteran who served to protect the voting rights of Americans and has lived in Deep River for almost 49 years, I was happy and proud to see so many residents (approxi...
Letters • Published Nov 01, 2023 08 am
This letter is written to express my unequivocal support for Carol Jones for first selectman in the Town of Deep River. Deep River is poised to reestablish herself as the...
Letters • Published Nov 01, 2023 08 am
In my experience, municipal leaders must be partners with their state leaders. That’s why I’m enthusiastically endorsing Cindy Lignar and Carol Jones for first selectman ...
Letters • Published Nov 01, 2023 08 am
Kathryn Russell’s campaign touts that she has knocked on over 1,200 doors. There’s no denying Ms. Russell is a vigorous campaigner, and for this, she deserves credit. If ...
Letters • Published Nov 01, 2023 08 am
On Sept. 10, I held a private Q&A event, “inviting” Kathryn Russell to come and answer questions as to issues pertaining directly to Deep River, such as taxes, housing, e...
Letters • Published Nov 01, 2023 08 am
On Tuesday, Nov. 7 Deep River voters have the opportunity to elect a candidate that has the experience and passion to keep our town moving forward. Carol Jones works for ...
Letters • Published Nov 01, 2023 08 am
The numbers don’t lie. Deep River has thrived under Democratic leadership. In the last eight years, the Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance have increased the town’s ...
Letters • Published Oct 25, 2023 08 am
I don't know either candidate running for Deep River selectperson. It was nice to see Kathryn Russell going door to door answering questions, and she didn't refuse to ans...
Letters • Published Oct 25, 2023 08 am
I am writing to express my support for Kathryn “Katie” Russell, who is running for first selectwoman of Deep River. I have served with Katie on the Deep River Library Boa...
Letters • Published Oct 25, 2023 08 am
Carol Jones has spent the majority of the past 30 years giving back to this community and enriching the lives of those who live here. She has worked hard for so many year...
Letters • Published Oct 25, 2023 08 am
I am writing to voice my support for Kathryn “Katie” Russell for first selectwoman in Deep River.
I sit on the Deep River Library Board with Katie and have watched her se...
Letters • Published Oct 25, 2023 08 am
Carol Jones is the first selectperson we need in Deep River. I have lived in town for over 35 years. In today's municipal environment, complex issues require insight into...
Letters • Published Oct 25, 2023 08 am
The Republican campaign slogan for the candidate for Deep River first selectman is “It’s about Deep River, not politics.” Their position is Democratic leadership has gove...
Letters • Published Oct 18, 2023 08 am
Simply put, if there’s a job to be done, Carol Jones is most likely on the job. Whether putting the finishing touches on a new Parks and Recreation activity, suggesting a...
Letters • Published Oct 18, 2023 08 am
Kathryn Russell and Tom Lindner are the future of Deep River. They care. They care about us residents. They care about our town/regional education system. They care about...
Letters • Published Oct 18, 2023 08 am
I’m writing to express my support for Kathryn (Katie) Russell, who is running for first selectwoman of Deep River. Katie possesses the experience, vision, and values to l...
Letters • Published Oct 18, 2023 08 am
At the last election, there was no choice for first selectman. Where does this happen? "Only in Deep River." Of the three candidates, only one received my nod. The other ...
Letters • Published Oct 11, 2023 09 am
A town’s leadership has the responsibility to truly listen to its residents, not a select few. Their decisions affect our children’s education, our public safety, our qua...
Letters • Published Oct 11, 2023 09 am
Since moving to Deep River 20 years ago, we have observed many improvements to the town. However, the challenges of the past are not the same as the challenges in the fut...
Letters • Published Oct 11, 2023 09 am
As our wonderful little town of Deep River prepares for an election, I urge voters to show their support for a debate between the two candidates.
Carol Jones is committed...
Letters • Published Oct 11, 2023 09 am
In a perfect world, every town would have many choices for leadership in their town government. Years ago, the job of selectman was far less complicated. The myriad respo...
Letters • Published Oct 11, 2023 09 am
Deep River voters have the unique opportunity to elect a First Selectwoman with no strings attached. Elect Kathryn “Katie” Russell, and she will be beholden to no one.
Ka...
Letters • Published Oct 04, 2023 09 am
I’m Paul Radicchi, candidate for Chester Board of Selectmen, with a message mostly not about politics. I’m writing to Chester friends and neighbors: Heads up, some advice...
Letters • Published Oct 04, 2023 09 am
Carol Jones is an excellent candidate for first selectman. In addition to living, working, and raising four children in town, Carol represents the kind of work ethic a sm...
Letters • Published Oct 04, 2023 09 am
I submit this letter in support of the candidacy of Democrat Carol Jones for first selectman of Deep River.
I have lived in Deep River for 22 years and 25 years before th...
Letters • Published Sep 27, 2023 08 am
I am writing to express my strong support for Carol Jones for First Selectwoman of Deep River. As a longtime resident of Deep River, I have had the pleasure of knowing Ca...
Letters • Published Sep 27, 2023 08 am
As a Deep River resident, I am voting for Carole Jones for first selectman and the incumbent Duane Gates for selectman. Carol and Duane have combined 50 years of proven e...
Letters • Published Sep 21, 2023 09 am
My name is Ron Amara, and along with Paul Radicchi, I am seeking the support of the voters of Chester for the Board of Selectmen in the Nov. 7 election.
There are two ver...
Letters • Published Sep 06, 2023 11 am
We all have maintenance plans for our homes, our yards, our cars, and our bodies. Regular checks catch problems when they are small and avoid the “surprise” of sudden lar...
Letters • Published Jan 18, 2023 08 am
Stacie and I want to graciously thank the entire Deep River Fire Department for sharing their time and Christmas spirit with the parade about Deep River roads operating f...
Letters • Published Oct 26, 2022 08 am
I am an Independent who votes for the person I believe best serves the interest of our community, state, and federal government. That is why I am supporting Christine Pa...
Letters • Published Oct 19, 2022 03 pm
Policy and politics have a greater local impact than we often realize. State Representative Christine Palm has been extraordinarily effective delivering on the promises s...
Letters • Published Oct 12, 2022 08 am
Norm Needleman has been a leader and driving force in the Democratic caucus. The 33rd state Senate District has been well represented by him.
Norm has proven his ability...
Letters • Published Oct 12, 2022 08 am
Self-dealing is when a fiduciary acts in their own best interest, rather than in the best interest of their clients, or in this case, Deep River citizens. Municipal emplo...
Letters • Published Oct 05, 2022 08 am
According to a 2019 statement posted on the National Institute on Drug Abuse website, “The U.S. Surgeon General has issued a warning about the potential health risks of m...
Letters • Published Sep 14, 2022 08 am
Christine Palm, has been an outstandingly effective representative for our 36th District. She knows how to represent us by effectively addressing individual constituent, ...
Letters • Published Aug 24, 2022 08 am
This is a letter written to the Deep River Planning & Zoning Commission (PZC) about proposed Section 4.16.8 (“Prohibited Uses”) to prohibit Cannabis Retailer and Hybrid R...
Letters • Published Jun 29, 2022 08 am
Please write more articles about the effects of renumbering highway exits in Connecticut. “What’s Behind Those Matching Old/New Exit Numbers” (June 16) reprints the gover...
Letters • Published Jun 01, 2022 08 am
I support State Representative Christine Palm (D) for re-election to the 36th Assembly District. As a resident of Deep River, I am aware of her extraordinary leadership a...
Letters • Published Mar 16, 2022 08 am
With sincere, deep gratitude and recognition, we’d like to extend our most heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the Deep River Fire Department.
For many years and until h...
Letters • Published Dec 15, 2021 07 am
I read with delight in your Nov. 25 edition the story of the Ivoryton Illuminations [“Ivoryton Illuminations Returns for 12th Year on Dec. 1”] and the comments by Chris S...
Letters • Published Oct 27, 2021 08 am
This letter is written to encourage the voters of Deep River to reelect George “Bud” Eckenroth and Carmela Balducci to the Board of Finance. It is important to the future...
Letters • Published Sep 08, 2021 08 am
While we have been living in dark times, there has been a shining light growing in Deep River. A Little Compassion, Inc. (ALC), the nonprofit organization responsible for...
Letters • Published Feb 17, 2021 07 am
The Deep River Rotary would like to take this opportunity to send a heartfelt thank you to Sal Camera, owner of the Landing on Main in Deep River. On Jan. 28, The Landing...
Letters • Published Nov 18, 2020 07 am
As we approach a very different Thanksgiving season, our communities are still struggling with the uncertainty of getting through this pandemic. Our service organizations...
Letters • Published Oct 28, 2020 07 am
I’m voting for State Senator Norm Needleman (D-33) for re-election. As a woman voting in this election, it has been important for me to understand where the candidates st...
Letters • Published Oct 21, 2020 08 am
It is an honor for me to support Bob Siegrist as our next 36th District state representative serving the towns of Chester, Deep River, Essex, and Haddam. His roots run de...
