Category: East Haddam
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Moodus and East Haddam are known for their scenic beauty and vibrant lake communities. But hidden in our property records is a troubling legacy: racially restrictive covenants. These clauses, while unenforceable and unconstitutional today, were once used to bar people of non-Caucasian descent from owning or living in certain homes. This is more than just…
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1. Meeting Logistics: • Meeting called to order with a review of previous meeting minutes (from November). • Acknowledgment of the 2025 meeting schedule filed in November. 2. Root Trust Updates: • Basin Hill and other small cemeteries have received payouts from the Root Trust. • The trust was dissolved, ending annual annuities, and the…
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okay we’re going call this um East town of East Adam Cemetery committeemeeting um for noum today 6 January 16 2025 toorder boy we have to go back to minutes all the way back to November yes we didn’t eight in December ahokay so we need to cheack on thoseminutes make a motion to adopt…
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The recent revelations about East Haddam’s abrupt decision to halt services for private roads expose a shocking betrayal of trust by town leadership—specifically, by First Selectman Irene Haines. The lack of transparency and blatant disregard for ethical governance demands our attention and accountability. A Vile Betrayal of Trust The residents of East Haddam, including myself,…
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The East Haddam Board of Selectmen meeting on January 15, 2025, tackled several issues important to the community. However, some moments of the discussion, particularly regarding private roads, raised concerns about the Board’s approach to transparency, accountability, and resident relations. 1. Automated Traffic Enforcement Safety Devices (ATESD) Automated Traffic Enforcement Safety Devices are typically employed…
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they all okay good evening everyone like to uh call to order the board of selecta meeting Thursday January 15th please join me in the Pledge of Allegianceflag thank you everyone can I get a motion to approvethe agenda as written thank you secondsecond all those in favor I okay have you guys had a…
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The recent East Haddam meeting on private roads raised numerous concerns, not only about road maintenance but also about deeper issues of governance, equity, and historical injustice. The town’s decision to halt services on private roads without prior notification has left many residents questioning the administration’s accountability, transparency, and understanding of its obligations to all…
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sthis I don’t think they actuallyit all right good evening everybody I’d like to call a meeting to order if you’d like to join me in the Pledge ofAllegiance uned Statesunder God thank you everyone um thank youfirst of all for coming tonight um tonight’s um meeting is all about a discussion that we’re all…
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In a small, picturesque town like East Haddam—known for its charm, natural beauty, and tight-knit community—the idea of installing automated traffic enforcement safety devices is as baffling as it is unnecessary. With no traffic lights in town, the justification for these devices becomes questionable, raising concerns about priorities, fiscal responsibility, and the broader goals of…
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In a world where turmoil often seems to overshadow tranquility, we frequently yearn for the basic tenets that unite us all: life, liberty, freedom, and happiness. These universal desires are not merely abstract concepts; they are the fundamental pillars that hold the potential to transform communities, nations, and, indeed, the entire world as we navigate…