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Did Residents Get the Full Picture? Today, I’m taking a closer look at Pomfret’s July 7, 2026 solar vote—an approval that came despite key details being withheld from the public ahead of the decision. The outcome passed by a narrow margin, with unusually high turnout and significant opposition. If anything, the numbers make one thing clear: Pomfret voters are willing to show up when given the chance, and full-day referendums are essential to ensuring broader participation. If

Above is the Special Board of Selectmen Meeting that took place at 2:30 PM on Thursday, June 25, BEFORE the Special Town Meeting scheduled for later that evening. Watch the full Special Town Meeting above that took place on Thursday, June 25th at 6:30 PM

With multiple hot topics in Pomfret going to full-day referendums this year, including the budget and now the solar proposal, I wanted to share some information about who can get an absentee ballot and how. Who can get an absentee ballot? Thanks to the law change in May 2026, anyone can get an absentee ballot. The new law provides that all eligible Connecticut voters may cast their ballots using absentee ballots; you no longer have to certify a specific reason on the appli

Today, I am going to walk you through a timeline of events surrounding Pomfret's rushed solar array project. Something isn't adding up. Listen for yourself: Here are the March & June commercial presentations the town has been given. Keep in mind that neither of these is a substitute for an RFP and a lease agreement. There has been no supporting documentation to back up the estimates or revenue given by one of the "largest solar companies" in the state. Equally disturbi

Over the years, Pomfret has had many discussions on developing and/or selling the town-owned Murdock property at 434 Killingly Road. It's safe to say that there have been people on all sides of the political aisle against a solar array being the best use of this land. Here are just a few old letters sent into our local papers from Pomfret residents over the years that I found in a quick online search: I attended a Town Meeting back in March that was for informational purpos

This week, I had an experience at my children's school that left me with serious questions about how we handle parent photos and social media. Earlier in the week, I was volunteering at Cultural Arts Week at Pomfret Community School as a PTO parent. During the event, I took some photos and videos. I later made a quick 16‑second video of students enjoying the activities, which I shared on my private social media account, where I regularly post about school and community events

This year in Pomfret, more people than ever turned out to vote on the budgets—and that’s a good thing. But compared to last year, support actually dropped. The general town budget went from about three‑quarters yes down to about three‑fifths. The education budget did the same. Let’s be honest: we only had a full‑day referendum this year because residents did the work and petitioned for it. The Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance didn’t just decide to open up the process;

Our latest Board of Education meeting reflected both the strengths of our school community and the serious challenges ahead. Students were recognized for leadership, scholarship, character, and service, while the board also reviewed a projected budget deficit for fiscal year 2025-26 and discussed rising pressures tied to special education and transportation costs. I want to personally congratulate all of the student award recipients on their achievements. It was refreshing

When Projections Miss Real Children: Why Our Kindergarten Class May Need a Second Teacher This spring, our district made a staffing decision based on a projection: we were told we would have only 18 kindergarten students next year, so one of our two kindergarten positions was eliminated and folded into other needs. Now that kindergarten orientation has taken place, that projection no longer matches reality. The unofficial updated numbers shared from parents and some concerned

Last night’s Town Meeting left more questions than answers. After reviewing the final budget booklet alongside the Board of Selectmen draft, it’s clear that many meaningful changes were made—but without a straightforward explanation of how or why those decisions occurred. For residents trying to follow the process, the lack of a clean reconciliation makes it difficult to understand what actually changed and who made those calls. To help bring clarity, I’ve compiled a detailed

After the false accusations on WINY today, we felt it was important to share the front and back of the petition our citizens circulated after the First Selectman appeared on WINY, explaining why we don't want a full-day referendum. This was also brought up at a recent Board of Selectmen meeting, where Maureen did say she heard some citizens may have an interest in it, she has talked to multiple citizens about the want, and she failed to lead and properly discuss and bring th

At the most recent Board of Selectmen meeting, our Board of Finance chair stated that she “never heard anything on the budget.” That statement is difficult to reconcile with the detailed list of budget questions that Martha Emilio and I previously submitted — questions that, to this day, remain unanswered. You can review the questions and the full letter here in my previous blog: You Spoke. They Pretended You Didn't: Gaslighting and the Pomfret Budget Vote. The email we sent

When residents take the time to study a budget, formulate detailed questions, and submit them weeks in advance, they are doing exactly what “participation” is supposed to look like. Yet Pomfret’s Board of Finance and Board of Selectmen chose to ignore those questions, then turned around and lamented the lack of public input as they pushed the budgets through. That gap between what citizens actually did and the story officials told about “participation” is not just frustrating

Ever wonder what happens in a Pomfret Board of Selectmen meeting? Now you can find out and hear my take on it! In this video: -You'll hear me ask relevant questions -See how much our minutes leave out -You'll hear how rude some "leaders" treat others -Learn about fake budget cuts -Learn about how the Board of Finance and Board of Selectmen gaslight citizens -Hear how uncomfortable "leadership" gets when you ask about accounting -And find out whether or not there are updates o

First off, I think it's important for me to express the immense gratitude I felt seeing so many parents show up in person and online in our new ZOOM option available for the public. I can't stress enough how important these meetings are for the future of our students and our town. It made my heart so happy to see new and familiar faces attend and ask me questions after the meeting. I am always here to listen, find answers, and take constructive feedback. The Board of Educ

This past week, residents packed into the Pomfret Planning & Zoning meeting to speak about the proposed relocation of the NECCOG Regional Animal Control Facility. But before we even get to the meeting itself, there’s something that can’t be ignored. On WINY Radio , Jim Rivers described this project as “the biggest of its kind in the state,” with the capacity to handle livestock—including horses, cows, pigs, and goats. Yet during the public hearing, that same project was pres

LISTEN FOR YOURSELF: A Predetermined Decision Disguised as a Meeting Last night’s “Personnel Search Committee” meeting should have been an opportunity for open discussion, transparency, and thoughtful governance. Instead, what unfolded was something very different. A decision that appears to have been made before the meeting even began Questions from board members that were deflected or left unanswered A rushed process justified by urgency—but lacking fairness and transparenc

A Superintendent Search… Quietly Decided? In a small town like Pomfret, transparency shouldn’t be optional. It should be consistent, predictable, and applied equally, ESPECIALLY when decisions impact our schools, our children, and the future leadership of our district. Unfortunately, that’s NOT what we’re seeing. A Pattern of Selective Posting Our town has a system in place for notifying residents about meetings. Many of us—including myself—are signed up for alerts and routin

For months, one simple question went unanswered: Who authorized the transfer of $55,319 from the Board of Education’s non-lapsing fund? It should have been an easy answer. It wasn’t. The Runaround What followed were months of circular conversations, missing documentation, and unanswered requests. I asked repeatedly: Why do we keep reporting drastically different balances in that account? Why did the auditor note a different amount on the Board of Ed books versus the Town's bo

Last week, I attended the Board of Selectmen budget workshop and took the time to listen closely, take notes, and really understand where our town stands as we head into this budget season. During the meeting, the First Selectman shared that she had hoped to bring the proposed budget down to an even 4% increase , rather than the current 4.63% —but expressed uncertainty about how to get there. After reviewing the discussion and doing the math myself, I believe there are pract