A partisan dispute in Bristol has called into question whether municipal voters have the authority to adopt term limits for city officials, and so far there’s no clear path to an answer short of a lawsuit.
Published May 13. 2021 12:03AM | Updated May 13. 2021 12:28AM
Kevin Gorden, Special to The Day
Ledyard A member of the Town Council has resigned.
Republican Thomas Malone, in an email read during Wednesday night s remote meeting, said, being on the Town Council has been one of the most rewarding experiences in my life. It has been my honor and privilege to serve with a group of people that have the highest level of honor, integrity, and moral character.
The email didn t state a reason for why he was stepping down. He didn t return phone calls seeking comment.
Malone has served a number of years on the council and, previously, on the Board of Education. He served on the council s Finance Committee, having just completed work on the 2021-22 budget plan up for a referendum next week. The Finance Committee chairman, Town Councilor William Saums, said Malone was especially helpful in dealing with budget items involving emergency service departments.
Saying he wants to see through major projects such as installing cell towers and creating a new police station, First Selectman Kevin Moynihan confirmed Wednesday that he intends to seek a third term this fall.
Selectman Nick Williams and First Selectman Kevin Moynihan on April 25, 2019, pre-COVID, the last time they announced that they’re seeking re-election. Credit: Michael Dinan
The Republican told
NewCanaanite.com that “there are several things in the pipeline that it would be unfair for me to walk away from.”
“We are a very lucky town,” Moynihan said. “We’ve done a great job with COVID. We are very fortunate to have dedicated employees they have made all that happen, and volunteers. We’ve weathered it well. Especially with the schools. The superintendent has done a brilliant job, very courageous job to keep the schools. But there’s more to do. We’ve got to build this library. We’ve got to replace the Police Department or renovate the Police Department.
Opinion: I left the Republican Party because it left me
Chip Beckett
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Chip Beckett, a veterinarian, is a member of the Glastonbury Town Council.Contributed photo
I have spent my whole life in small business, starting by myself and now employing 16 people and providing them with health insurance and retirement benefits. I was a member of the Republican Party because it was the party of opportunity, the party that let you follow your personal pursuit of happiness.
I think this is no longer the core drive of the party.
I left when the Texas attorney general sued to stop four battleground states from casting their votes in the Electoral College. He had support from a majority of the Republican House members.
East Lyme
Virtual meeting information can be found at eltownhall.com.
Monday Commission on Aging, 5 p.m., Senior Center dining room; Inland Wetlands Agency, 7 p.m., remote access.
Tuesday Planning Commission, 7 p.m., remote access.
Thursday Police Commission, 6 p.m., check website for location; Parks and Recreation Commission, 7 p.m., community center.
Groton City
Virtual meeting information will be provided on the city calendar at cityofgroton.com in the meeting agenda. Mayor & City Council and Committee of the Whole meetings will broadcast live on GMTV.
Monday Swearing in of Elected Officials, 8 p.m., Municipal Building/virtual via Zoom.
Wednesday Beach and Parks Committee, 7 p.m., Council Chambers.