Clarification

Written by Kimberly Donnelly
Monday, 02 November 2009 14:26

Due to a production/proofreading error, an incorrectly formatted advertisement appeared in the Oct. 29 issue of The Forum. As a result, the Democratic Town Committee’s back page color ad may have appeared to look like editorial content. It was not.

The publisher expects political ads in our paper to have borders to explicitly distinguish them from editorial content. In addition, with a paid advertisement such as this one — because it was designed to look like newspaper reporting — it should have had the word “ADVERTISEMENT” at the top. Both of these features were erroneously missing from the Oct. 29 DTC ad on page 24A.

The Forum apologizes for the error, and for any confusion it may have caused.

WESTON VOTERS GUIDE 2009

Wednesday, 28 October 2009 12:33

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD LWV VOTERS GUIDE

The Voters Guide was compiled with the League of Women Voters of Weston. Candidates for the Nov. 3 municipal election were asked to answer a general question within a word limit and to provide a brief biography and photo.

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan volunteer organization, which encourages active and informed participation of citizens in government, seeks to increase understanding of public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

The Weston Forum Endorsements 2009

Written by Kimberly Donnelly
Wednesday, 28 October 2009 12:34

This year’s municipal election is an important one for Weston — not (as some party faithful from both sides would like you to believe) because it will determine the political make-up of some boards, but because some very difficult decisions lie ahead.

Whether we like it or not, budget concerns will shape the future of the town — how much money is available and how, exactly, it is spent, will touch the lives of all who live here. Decisions about development, growth, what is and is not allowed on certain pieces of property, as well as how much that property is determined to be worth, these, too, ultimately affect all residents.

Westonites are lucky: The candidates from which they must choose on Nov. 3 are good ones, people who are running out of a sincere interest in serving their community and making it a better place. However, the caliber of candidates also makes choosing the right ones difficult.

After weighing a vast array of information and much unbiased observation, The Forum endorses the following candidates.

Weston GOP supports fire department

Written by Kimberly Donnelly
Thursday, 22 October 2009 11:04

GOP candidates turned out to support the Weston Volunteer Fire Department fund-raiser at Cobbs Mill Inn Friday, Oct. 16.

From left are Dan Gilbert, Rick Phillips, Sonya Stack, Stephan Grozinger and Britta Lerner.

STATEMENT: Police Commission

Written by Jeffrey Eglash, Democrat (Incumbent)
Thursday, 22 October 2009 10:59

When I learned a year ago that one of our police commissioners had resigned, I applied to fill the vacancy because I believed I was well suited for the post. I have been privileged to serve on this commission for the past year and am hoping for the chance to continue serving.

STATEMENT: Board of Selectmen

Written by Gayle Weinstein and David Muller, Democrats
Thursday, 22 October 2009 10:58

Experienced leadership. Fiscal responsibility. Compassion to do what’s right.

STATEMENT: First selectman

Written by Dan Gilbert, Republican
Thursday, 22 October 2009 10:57

Over the years, friends of mine have asked me what Weston is like. I enjoy answering the question. I love our town.

STATEMENT: Board of Selectmen

Written by Britta Lerner, Republican
Thursday, 22 October 2009 10:55

During the recent PTO debate, I was asked what I most wanted to accomplish as selectmen if elected. I would like to elaborate on my response because it is an important message for ALL Westonites.

Democrats share ideas

Written by Kimberly Donnelly
Wednesday, 14 October 2009 09:47

Nearly 100 residents gathered Oct. 5 at Artifacts in Wilton to share their ideas for the future of Weston with the Democratic candidates.

On hand were Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz, and Congressman Jim Himes (D-4th), right, shown with school board candidates Dick Bochinski and Denise Harvey.

To learn more about the Democratic candidates visit www.Weston.Dems.Info or call Barbara Reynolds, 227-5074.

STATEMENT: For Police Commission

Written by Peter Ottomano, Republican (Incumbent)
Wednesday, 14 October 2009 09:40

I am a member of the Board of Police Commissioners since 1996, and past chairman. I am a private practice attorney since 1980, with offices in Westport. Born and raised in Weston, high school class of ’72, I moved back to Weston with my wife and son in 1994.