Category: East Haddam


  • East Haddam’s Lack of Need for Automated Traffic Enforcement: A Call for Sensible Spending

    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…

  • Building a Beacon of Hope: East Haddam’s Path to Universal Values

    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…

  • Unplowed Roads in East Haddam: A Safety Hazard and Ethical Concern

    Residents of East Haddam are raising alarms over the town’s failure to plow local roads, a neglect that poses significant safety risks and raises questions about the town’s commitment to its citizens. Safety Risks East Haddam lacks fire hydrants, relying instead on lakes, ponds, and tanker systems for firefighting. Unplowed roads impede emergency vehicle access…

  • East Haddam Property Reassessments: Questionable Timing and Unintended Consequences

    In a move that has left residents frustrated and questioning local governance, East Haddam recently reassessed property values at the height of the real estate market boom. While officials cited Connecticut state law as the basis for the reassessments, the timing has raised eyebrows, particularly when coupled with the town’s decision to stop plowing certain…

  • The Exploitation of Undocumented Immigrants: A Key Driver of Vilification

    While economic, social, and political factors all play a role in the complex issue of illegal immigration, the exploitation of undocumented workers stands out as a significant yet often overlooked driver of their vilification. Vulnerability to ExploitationUndocumented immigrants are uniquely vulnerable to exploitation due to their lack of legal status. Fearing deportation, they are often…

  • A letter to Selectwoman Irene Haines

    Dear Ms. Haines, I am writing to express my profound frustration and disappointment with your administration’s handling of several critical issues affecting East Haddam residents. The town’s failure to plow our roads has not only compromised safety but has also rendered my property unsellable, as it would not pass underwriting standards. This neglect is both…