Letters • Published Mar 20, 2024 08 am
We’re writing about the redevelopment of Hubbard Park, which is in the works by the Town of Essex. The plan comes out of a 2022 STEAP Grant proposal and award.
The plan i...
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 Dec 27, 2023 08 am
Martha Moody’s Letter to the Editor in the Dec. 14 edition of the Valley Courier (“Improve Pedestrian Safety”) was right on target. Because almost none of it’s bordered b...
Letters • Published Dec 13, 2023 08 am
The other day, I came from Deep River over Book Hill Road to Essex and came face-to-face with the construction at the River Road intersection. I thought, "Wow, this [Rive...
Letters • Published Oct 25, 2023 08 am
Recently, Essex faced a decision about affordable and modestly priced housing as a part of a development. The public hearings on the issue highlighted that the public has...
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 Sep 27, 2023 08 am
I oppose amendment 61A.2(G) for the following reasons:
the developer, Greylock, has no history of affordable housing development.
Current zoning regulations already allow...
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 13, 2023 03 pm
On behalf of the officers and members of the Essex Fire Engine Company #1, I would like to thank the community once again for being so generous with your donations to our...
Letters • Published May 31, 2023 08 am
The Essex Garden Club (EGC) would like to thank all who made its May Market on May 13 the most successful market the Club has had in its history. Good weather, combined w...
Letters • Published Apr 26, 2023 08 am
I am growing weary of the vocal few spreading misinformation regarding the athletic facilities renovation in Region 4.
Just as your home may need a new roof after 30 year...
Letters • Published Apr 26, 2023 08 am
An important vote is coming. On Tuesday, May 2, the towns of Chester, Deep River, and Essex will hold the annual referendum for the Region 4 schools' budget. There will b...
Letters • Published Mar 29, 2023 08 am
Tiny plastic liquor containers are called nips.
We put them up to our lips and keep taking sips
until they’re empty. But here’s the problem.
Wherever I walk in Essex
I se...
Letters • Published Mar 01, 2023 08 am
It was Oct. 20, 2019, when I met Chester artist Christopher Owens when he visited the Chester Historical Society’s Chester Museum at The Mill. As with all visitors, it is...
Letters • Published Nov 02, 2022 08 am
When I talk to friends, acquaintances, and coworkers from around Connecticut these days, the crime rate in our state is one of the issues that seems to be on many people’...
Letters • Published Oct 26, 2022 08 am
It is a pleasure for me to recommend the re-election of Jeannine Lewis for judge of probate for the Saybrook District. As the former judge for this district, I know what ...
Letters • Published Oct 26, 2022 08 am
We are well represented in the legislature by Senator Norm Needleman and Representative Christine Palm. In just a few years, each has accomplished a lot on our behalf.
No...
Letters • Published Oct 05, 2022 08 am
I‘m writing to support Christine Palm to serve the Haddam, Essex, Deep River, and Chester communities in the Connecticut State House. In her prior two terms, Christine ha...
Letters • Published Sep 21, 2022 08 am
The Deep River Planning and Zoning Board has elected to continue to allow the black market sale of cannabis at dozens of locations in the town. Approved locations include...
Letters • Published Sep 21, 2022 08 am
I support the re-election of Christine Palm for State Representative in the 36th Assembly District. Christine champions positions that benefit our community with her prag...
Letters • Published Jul 27, 2022 08 am
The New York Times on July 10, reported on a Croydon, New Hampshire town meeting to approve the school budget. Attendance was so poor that the handful of voters who ...
Letters • Published Jul 13, 2022 08 am
On Monday, Ivoryton Village celebrated Independence Day with its 16th annual July Fourth parade. As always, spectators from surrounding towns joined Ivoryton Village resi...
Letters • Published May 25, 2022 08 am
I am writing to express my admiration and support for State Representative Christine Palm (D), who has represented the 36th House District since 2019. The district consis...
Letters • Published Nov 03, 2021 08 am
Nice shot! Essex Fire Marshal John Planas administered the Pfizer booster vaccine on Oct. 22 with great skill and good cheer. Town Hall staff members Maria Lucarelli and ...
Letters • Published Sep 08, 2021 08 am
I wanted to write this letter to extend my deepest appreciation for the generous donation made by the Community Foundation of Middlesex County. A donation in the amount o...
Letters • Published Jul 21, 2021 08 am
Liberty Bank plans on closing the Essex downtown branch in October. It seems as though it is trying to keep this information from its customers, as we have not been notif...
Letters • Published Jul 07, 2021 08 am
On behalf of the members of the Essex Fire Department (EFD), I would like to thank everyone in our community who sent in a donation in support of our Annual Appeal sent i...
Letters • Published Jun 16, 2021 08 am
As a longtime personal and business customer, I was dismayed to learn fthat Liberty Bank is closing its Essex branch in October.
You know the old saw, “We’re closing your...
Letters • Published May 05, 2021 08 am
Jane Siris’s concern about littering expressed in her April 22 letter to the editor [“A Scenic Amenity”] is right on. It is awful. Short of increased refunds on deposits,...
Letters • Published Apr 21, 2021 08 am
I wanted to bring a problem to your attention—littering! I’m not kidding.
My neighbor and I collected a full bag’s worth of trash on a quarter mile section of River Road ...
Letters • Published Oct 28, 2020 07 am
A quote attributed to Abraham Lincoln says, “before the age of 40, God is responsible for our face. After the age of 40, we are responsible for our face.” Just looking at...
Letters • Published Oct 28, 2020 07 am
With such a polarized national election, I have looked to local politics with greater scrutiny. As a resident of Essex, it would be understandable for me to vote for Stat...
Letters • Published Oct 21, 2020 08 am
In her first term, State Representative Christine Palm (D-36) has championed the environment in her proactive legislation. Most notable, she introduced and won adoption o...
Letters • Published Oct 21, 2020 08 am
State Representative Christine Palm (D-36) has put Connecticut on the national radar as a leader in addressing climate change. Palm is on the ballot to continue as state ...
Letters • Published Oct 21, 2020 08 am
I support State Senator Norm Needleman (D) for re-election to the 33rd District. He has served as an outstanding first selectman in Essex and is now using his extensive e...
Letters • Published Oct 14, 2020 08 am
I support State Senator Norm Needleman (D-33) for re-election. As a senior in his district, I have benefited from his regular updates about the COVID-19 pandemic and his ...
Letters • Published Oct 14, 2020 08 am
I plan to vote for Christine Palm as my state representative on Nov. 3, and hope your readers will, too. She has been a hardworking and tireless advocate for Connecticut ...
Letters • Published Oct 14, 2020 08 am
Brendan Saunders is the Republican endorsed candidate for the 33rd Senatorial District. Brendan was born in Connecticut and he and his family have lived in the shoreline ...
Letters • Published Oct 07, 2020 08 am
I support the re-election of Norm Needleman for Connecticut State Senate for the 33rd District. It makes good sense. For the past two years, Norm has created an inclusive...
Letters • Published Oct 07, 2020 08 am
Brendan Saunders will always stand with the working people of the 33rd District. He grew up in Westbrook and he, his wife Mary, and their daughter Jordon now live in Clin...
Letters • Published Sep 30, 2020 08 am
This year has been like an X-ray revealing what our public servants are made of, whether on the national level or locally. Our state representative for the 36th District,...
Letters • Published Sep 30, 2020 08 am
State Senator Norm Needleman (D-33) has been steadfast in his support of our communities through this very trying time. Emails, phone calls, in-person visits—he has kept ...
Letters • Published Sep 23, 2020 08 am
Thanks go to all the dedicated volunteers who made our upcoming Water Lantern Celebration a success. Faced with many challenges due to the current COVID-19 situation, it ...
Letters • Published Sep 16, 2020 08 am
Great article, “Saunders Challenges Needleman for 33rd District Senate Seat” [Sept. 3] all the way to sentence “Needleman is White; Saunders is Black.” Absolutely irrelev...
Letters • Published Jul 01, 2020 08 am
Since my own graduation from the Valley Regional High School in 1954, I’ve had no occasions to be in contact with any subsequent seniors and, in fact, I know none of the ...
Letters • Published Jun 03, 2020 08 am
The May 21 story “We Need the Help of People in the Community” discussed the reopening of restaurants in the shoreline area. Since the seating will be limited to outdoors...
Letters • Published May 13, 2020 08 am
I would like to give a shout-out to the Essex Land Trust for its admirable work over the years to provide our community with wonderful opportunities for walking and hikin...
Letters • Published May 06, 2020 08 am
In the early hours of April 13, I experienced a calamity that resulted in a broken collar bone and numerous bumps and bruises. Thanks to the careful and efficient work of...
Letters • Published Apr 29, 2020 08 am
During these times of extreme stress and personal tribulation, we found stories in last week’s Courier of people rising above their own concerns, using their unique skill...
