Howard Margules

Jul 12, 2024 | lymeline.com | Howard Margules

This op-ed was submitted by Howard Margules of Old LymeOur town’s major projects—Halls Road, Senior Center, Sewers, Shoreline Gateway, and Affordable Housing—are all vital to our town’s future economic viability. They also share something else in common: they have been “works in process” for quite a while, and all remain unfinished.

Oct 20, 2023 | lymeline.com | Howard Margules

To the Editor:Local Republicans seem to have been spreading misinformation about the Halls Road Improvements plan during their door-knocking and social media campaigns. The most common misstatements are the following. 1. Misstatement:  The Halls Road Overlay District (HROD) proposal will raise our taxes. Fact:  If HROD is passed developers will be able to get greater returns on their property with mixed use projects.

Oct 2, 2023 | ctexaminer.com | Andy Thibault |William R. Bellotti |Bill Quish |Howard Margules

To the Editor: WINSTED – The News Briefs and The Beyond Department just got bigger. The Winsted Citizen – which premiered in February covering several northwest Connecticut towns, then expanded in April to Litchfield County and beyond – has busted its boundaries once again. Our expanded News Briefs and Press Releases sections online – see the News Briefs at www.winstedcitizen.org and the press release in the Blog– give us more room to circulate local news of community interest in a timely manner.

Sep 29, 2023 | lymeline.com | Howard Margules

To the Editor:I have lived in Old Lyme for 19 years and am deeply committed to its welfare, including its economic vitality. To that end I have served on the town’s Economic Development Commission and continue to serve on the Board of Selectmen’s Halls Road Improvements Committee. I am now running for election to the Old Lyme Planning Commission. Decisions made by the Planning Commission and the Zoning Commission are of the utmost importance to our town.

Aug 16, 2023 | lymeline.com | Howard Margules

To the Editor:The announced closing of the ice cream store on Lyme Street has prompted many expressions of both disappointment, and concern and has even led to a broader based discussion regarding the economic viability of the town’s retail sector. This is very understandable since our town, as well as most others, is facing significant challenges due to a combination of forces.