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…

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…

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…