September 18, 2025 Chester, Deep River, & Essex Vol. XXV Iss. 38
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Democrats Nominate Lignar in Chester Primary By Christian Maldonado Staff Writer
Democrats in Chester selected incumbent Cynthia Lignar as their nominee for first selectwoman in a primary held Tuesday, Sept. 9, at Chester Town Hall. Lignar received 438 votes, defeating challenger Joe Cohen, who received 106 votes.
If elected in November, Lignar would serve a second term as Chester’s first selectwoman. While the official vote for the office will take place during the municipal election on Tuesday, Nov. 4, Lignar currently faces no opposition. As of press time, no other party had nominated a candidate, and no petitions for ballot access had been submitted.
Following the primary, Lignar posted a statement on the Chester Democratic Town Committee’s Facebook page, thanking supporters, town staff, and volunteers: “I am very grateful and excited to have been re-elected by Democrats as the First Selectman in Chester’s first known
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Season Kicks Off Valley Regional/Lyme-Old Lyme head coach Phil Cohen addresses his team after an 18-12 seasonopening win over Morgan/Old Saybrook/Westbrook on Sept. 12 at Valley Regional High School.
Photo by Wesley Bunnell/ Valley Courier
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