Submitted by Donna Brinckerhoff
(October 27, 2023) — Local candidates for Haddam town offices participated in an informal “meet and greet” with residents on October 17, 2023, at Brainerd Memorial Library in Haddam.
The First Selectman’s office, Board of Finance, Regional School District 17 Board of Education, and Planning & Zoning Commission were among those represented.
(Photo above, left to right, Richard Wells, HRTC Chair; Jeff Ogilvie, HRTC VP)
Residents enjoyed light refreshments while engaging candidates on any issues at all. Dozens took advantage of the opportunity.
(Photo above, left to right: Jennifer Favalora, (D/R) RSD 17 Board of Education candidate; Heather Pach (D) RSD 17 Board of Education candidate; Peter Baird (D) Board of Selectmen candidate)
Budgets, facilities, teacher salaries and many other topics were touched on, all without any fireworks.
(Photo above, left to right, Sidney Blackmon, (R) Board of Education candidate; Marijean Conrad, (D) Board of Finance candidate; Ron Borelli, (R) Zoning Board of Appeals-Alternate candidate)
“The event was in keeping with the library’s mission as a community hub for information and discussion of issues that matter to Haddam residents,” said Tom Piezzo, library director.
Photos by Donna Brinckerhoff
