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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…