To the Editor: I find it interesting that the leaders in Milford recently voted to ban the sale of tobacco to those under the age of 21. Do they think this will stop people from smoking in the future? I think not. We are going forward with banning a number of things in this state for those under 21 years … read more
To the Editor: My name is Edward Vanchot and reside in the 5th district on 858 New Haven Avenue. I attended [the April 1] Board of Alderman meeting where Alderman Giannattasio proposed a resolution to the board addressing tolls in our state. He pointed out their negative impacts to our city, which include traffic and safety concerns, among others. It … read more
To the Editor: Skip the (plastic) Straw is one ongoing environmental initiative. There are many proposed bills going before the Connecticut and national lawmakers regarding plastics in general, including plastic straws, but Skip the Straw is an easy one anyone can help accomplish. Any time you buy/order/get a drink that usually comes with a plastic straw, all you have to … read more
To the Editor: I have worked with young people in Connecticut my entire adult life as a high school history teacher, director of Marine Biology, Archaeology/Native Culture and Bird Identification Camps at the Milford Marine Institute, Inc., and most importantly, as a parent and grandparent. I care about the teens and preteens of Connecticut. Today, I am very distressed as … read more