Orange Candidate Profile: Ralph Aschettino For Town P&Z

ORANGE, CT —Election day in Orange is drawing closer, and to help residents make an informed decision on Nov. 5, Orange Patch asked candidates for various elected offices to answer questions about their campaigns and the issues in town.

Ralph Aschettino, 60, is a Republican who is seeking re-election to the Town Planning and Zoning Commission.

Aschettino is self employed - with 38 years of engineering experience - and holds a BS in Civil Engineering. He is married to wife, Lucia.

The single most pressing issue facing Orange is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it.

Protecting the town rural life for our residents while approving sensible commercial development along and south of the Post Rd.

What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

Experience in the position. Professional knowledge.

List other issues that define your campaign platform:

Resisting the cluster developments in the residential area with no sewer system.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

Approved high paying taxes developments in our industrial zone that have very minimal impact on the town infrastructures. And elderly housing for our seniors.

The best advice ever shared with me was ...

Be patient and the right thing will happen.

What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

I have held positions on the board of selectmen, board of finance and planning and zoning. And for the past 20 years I have always tried to do what’s best for our town.