SALEM — In a civil, policy-focused debate at Gardner Lake Firehouse Wednesday night, nearly 100 local residents and politicos from across the region watched and sometimes cheered loudly as State Rep. Nick Menapace and his challenger Anne Santoro took questions on electric rates, state budgets, Flock cameras and immigration. The debate was moderated by CT Examiner Editor-in-Chief Gregory Stroud. The biggest surprise of the debate may have been what wasn’t said or mentioned by

Republican Anne Santoro is challenging Democratic incumbent Nick Menapace for the 37th District state representative seat, which includes East Lyme, Salem and Montville. If reelected, this will be Menapace's second term. He currently teaches part time at New London Adult Education. He has also served on the East Lyme Planning Commission since 2023. Santoro has a background as an attorney and previously served on the town’s Board of Finance from 2017 to 2021. She also was the

East Lyme and Salem voters should hold Rep. Nick Menapace accountable for receiving bipartisan condemnation for abusive and inappropriate actions at the Capitol. Menapace was humiliated by his own Democratic Speaker of the House for internet comments he posted, falsely accusing Rep. Greg Howard of harassment. Menapace slammed Howard on the internet, not in debate for supporting an amendment opposing Menapace’s position. Menapace ranted that Howard harasses people because he i

I am supporting Anne Santoro for the 37th House District because it’s refreshing to have a candidate who is both an experienced, knowledgeable professional and also a genuinely principled individual. In a political landscape dominated by party scripts and recycled talking points, Anne stands on her own. During my time as chairman of the East Lyme Finance Committee, Anne served alongside me and frequently offered thoughtful counterpoints to my positions, just as she did as Dep

Anne Santoro is running for state Representative in the 37th District representing East Lyme, Montville and Salem. Anne is a graduate of Stanford University and UConn School of Law. She is an attorney that has practiced municipal and business law along with an exemplary public service record serving East Lyme as our Deputy First Selectman, the Board of Finance, Chairperson of the ARPA Subcommittee and more. She and her husband Fred (local pediatrician) have been residents in

In our current political environment, there are many challenges. To be a legislator today you have to have common sense, be knowledgeable, have ethics and be calm under stress. The candidate for the 37th House District, Anne Santoro, has all of these characteristics. Anne has served East Lyme as an elected official and community member with distinction, and she will do the same for the 37th District. I know this because I have served with her. Anne has been quoted as saying,

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To the Editor: I have observed Anne Santoro as a public official in East Lyme and gotten to know her as an active member of our community. Anne will be a very effective legislator for the 37th District and Connecticut. She has the knowledge, experience, and work ethic to address the failed policies that have damaged our state’s finances and economy. From her service as Deputy First Selectman and member of the Board of Finance, and from her work as a municipal and business att

I have had the pleasure of spending time with Anne Santoro and Lee Elci during events in the East Lyme area. Anne is well educated, hardworking, and puts her heart into the tasks she undertakes. I have been a longtime listener and fan of Lee’s radio program and have met him at several local events. I appreciate his willingness to listen, gather information, and make decisions that put ideas into action. We share values and a connection to southern Connecticut. In a community

To the Editor: When choosing a State Representative, voters should look beyond party labels and social media presence and pay close attention to the candidate’s judgment, temperament, experience, and approach to the issues that affect our communities. Anne Santoro deserves serious consideration for State Representative. Anne may not ride a bicycle around town or post multiple selfies on social media every day, but that does not mean she is not engaged. Quite the opposite. She

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Published in The Day, July 6 It’s 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It also happens to be the 25th anniversary of my father’s passing. This coincidence prompted me to reflect on what our nation meant to my dad. An immigrant to America, my father was 13 when he arrived from a small town near Rome, Italy. My grandfather, a mason, emigrated with the family over the course of several years and settled in Rhode Island, where my dad’s siblings worked a

East Lyme, CT---Republican Anne Santoro of East Lyme announced her candidacy for State Representative of the 37th District, consisting of East Lyme and parts of Salem and Montville. A resident of East Lyme since 1989, Santoro served as the town’s Deputy First Selectman from 2021 to 2023 and a member of its Board of Finance from 2017 to 2021. She is an attorney who practiced municipal and business law. Santoro said she is running to ensure that the residents, businesses, and m

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East Lyme — Republican Anne Santoro has announced her bid for state representative of the 37th General Assembly District, which also includes parts of Salem and Montville. Santoro is a two-time first selectman candidate. In 2023 and 2025, she lost to current First Selectman Dan Cunningham. She served as deputy first selectman from 2021 to 2023, and served on the Board of Finance from 2017 to 2021. Professionally, she is an attorney who has practiced municipal and business law