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Town Times Friday, October 26, 2012
Letters to the Editor
Lifelong public servant
To the editor: Unknown to many Durham voters, state Sen. Ed Meyer was instrumental in securing the original grant that allowed the pool at Camp Farnam to be renovated. Area residents, as well as teenagers through the Recreation Department, have enjoyed use of the only public pool in our area through the efforts of Sen. Meyer. Sen. Meyer is a lifelong public servant whose stature in Hartford will allow him to deliver benefits to our region to a greater degree than his opponent. I believe that Sen. Meyer’s candidacy crosses partisan divides. He has delivered for the Town of Durham. Michael Doyle Durham
Our best interest
To the editor: From the day Sen. Suzio took office he has called, met with me and made countless trips to attend important meetings and social events
in Middlefield and Rockfall. Sen. Suzio has availed himself of all that is going on in town. He has displayed a sincere interest in all that is important to us, including the sale of Powder Ridge, Regional School District and Lake Beseck. Because we are now embarking on what could be a mammoth project at Lake Beseck, it is in our best interest to keep him in office. We will most certainly need his help. Jon A. Brayshaw First Selectman, Middlefield
New ideas To the editor: I will be voting for David Dwyer for 101st Assembly District. We are lucky to have a young professional like David willing to serve Durham. David will bring professional experience with the tax code to the Capitol. Our state tax code is in need of serious reform, particularly in the area of funding for local education. David is aware of the unsustainable tax burden being put on our
seniors by the current system and is committed to bringing new ideas and efforts to help improve how we fund education. Please support David Dwyer, Steve Fontana and Ed Meyer on Nov. 6. Martin French Durham
Working tirelessly To the editor: Almost every voter wants to hear that taxes will go down, vital services (including those for the elderly, veterans and children) will not be affected, and that jobs will return to Connecticut. Ed Meyer has actually worked to control spending, protect vital services and streamline the government bureaucracy, and has advocated for a business-friendly atmosphere in our state. Our state needs all the help it can get. Let’s keep Ed Meyer in the state Senate. He knows what he’s doing, and works tirelessly for our community. Victor Friedrich Durham
Government Meetings Durham Government Calendar (Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held in the Durham Library. Check the town website at www.townofdurhamct.org for updates.) Tuesday, Oct. 30 Ethics Commission, 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1 Public Safety Renovation Planning Committee, Durham Vol. Firehouse, 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5 Historic District, 7 p.m. Fire Department Trustees, Durham Firehouse, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7 Planning & Zoning, Town Hall, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8 Zoning Board of Appeals, Town Hall, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13 Board of Finance, 7:30 p.m. Conservation Commission, 7:30 p.m.
Durham Volunteer Fire Company Drill, Durham Vol. Firehouse, 8 p.m.
Middlefield Government Calendar (Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held in the Community Center.) Monday, Oct. 22 Middlefield Housing Authority, 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23 Zoning Board of Appeals, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24 Planning & Zoning Commission, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1 Economic Development Commission, 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5 Board of Selectmen, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14 Planning & Zoning, 6:30 p.m. WPCA, 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15 Board of Finance, 7 p.m.
Inspiration
Good for Durham
To the editor: Connecticut needs Sen. Len Fasano’s leadership during these critical times. Sen. Fasano is a true supporter of small business. He played a key role in pointing out the legislature’s outrageous spending, multibillion-dollar deficits and how it was directly impacting small businesses. Sen. Fasano takes the time to listen and understand the needs of his constituents. He is an inspiration to small businesses and to the public. Please support Sen. Fasano Nov. 6. Chad Spooner Durham
To the editor: Ed Meyer is good for Durham. He has been chair of the Environment and Children’s Committees, as well as vice-chair of government and elections, where he helps rein in election laws that would lead to unfunded mandates on how our elections are conducted here in Durham. From Boy Scout events to church suppers, he talks to everybody in town on many issues and knows how to represent us. He helped with the water issue at the Durham Fair and See Letters, page 11
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