Oct
23
2011
In the next two years, Trumbull leaders will have to manage ongoing sewer construction projects, oversee the potential development of the 20-acre parcel expected to be acquired from Bridgeport, and address the looming issue of sewer regionalization. The two candidates, Republican incumbent Tim Herbst and Democratic challenger Mary Beth Thornton shared their game plans. Oversight …
Oct
21
2011
With his political acumen and, the only working microphone, incumbent Timothy Herbst took control of Thursday night’s first selectman debate. Democratic candidate Mary Beth Thornton spent much of the hour looking like a deer in the headlights. On at least two occasions, when asked by Moderator Jara Burnett of the League of Women Voters if …
Oct
21
2011
Civility and a surprising amount of agreement marked the first debate between Republican First Selectman Tim Herbst and Councilman Mary Beth Thornton, his Democratic challenger. The debate, which took place at a packed Frencthtown School auditorium, focused mainly on Town Charter revision, town finances and education. Speaking first, Thornton told the audience she was a …
Oct
21
2011
The first First Selectman debate took an hour and covered sewers, education, charter revision and the proposed Police Department cell tower. First Selectman Tim Herbst defended his two percent tax increases and hiring an engineering company to oversee sewer work in north Nichols, among other topics in the first debate with his democratic opponent, Mary …
Oct
06
2011
Under a new tax relief plan for senior citizens, residents over age 65 could receive as much as $125 each off their tax bill. First Selectman Timothy Herbst, who presented the plan to the Town Council’s finance committee earlier this week, said the plan would provide seniors in town with a small amount of tax …
Oct
01
2011
Two years ago, First Selectman Tim Herbst promised to rein in tax increases and institute strong ethical standards when it came to spending. While his supporters say he kept those promises and more, critics say the accomplishments he lists often are exaggerated or not of Herbst’s doing. Much of the race between Herbst and his …
Sep
27
2011
First Selectman Tim Herbst has proposed giving seniors relief on property taxes in a resolution he sent to the Town Council. Herbst asked the council’s Finance Committee to develop an exemption/abatement program on automobile taxes. “This relief would come at a time when our seniors are going on two years without an increase in their …
Aug
23
2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: TRUMBULL MAINTAINS STRONG BOND RATINGS August 23, 2011 Fitch, Moody’s and S&P cite a strong fund balance, robust economic development and pension deficit mitigation plan as reasons for preserving Town’s bond rating TRUMBULL – – The Town of Trumbull has maintained its strong bond ratings, First Selectman Timothy M. Herbst announced Tuesday …
Aug
16
2011
In the wake of the debacle following recent sewer work, Trumbull First Selectman Tim Herbst is making the absolute right call in proposing a comprehensive purchasing policy for the town. Among key elements of the first selectman’s proposal is one that would require approval from the majority of the Town Council to waive bids on …
Aug
11
2011
The early campaign season took several twists over the past week, as Republican Chairman Jack Testani criticized Democratic first selectman candidate Mary Beth Thornton over her abstention from a vote on proposed town employee 401(k) plans. Democratic Chairman Nancy DiNardo, and Councilman John Rotondo, who also abstained from the vote, issued statements critical of Testani …