Pomfret Republican

We submitted this letter to the Pomfret Board of Finance to request clarification and additional details regarding the proposed FY 2026–2027 budget. While we recognize the effort involved in developing the town’s financial plan, our review identified several areas where greater transparency and supporting information are needed. These questions are intended to ensure that residents can fully understand how decisions are made, how funds are allocated, and what the true financial impact will...

I have started to write this several times and I just couldn’t get it to feel right. Now I think I have it. If you read the latest edition of the Pomfret Times, you will notice an obvious orchestrated attack on Mrs Emilio. I for one, want to apologize to Mrs Emilio for this mistreatment by the current leadership of the Pomfret Democratic Party. Knowing many people in town who are democrats, I cannot for one minute think you find attacking anyone ok. Especially when the attack is just because...

Who do your selectmen work for? Are they representing the people of Pomfret? Based on what we witnessed last night, we disagree. Have a listen: At the meeting, Selectman Martha Emilio attempted to make five motions. One of those motions was simple, reasonable, and rooted in transparency: to include audio and/or video recordings as part of the official meeting minutes for our boards and commissions. The response from the other two selectmen was disappointing. Rather than engaging in...