Dear Supporters,

The owner of Impressions Studio has submitted a formal letter to the Town Council attempting to dismiss our concerns as a "personal" matter. She claims the 57% price disparity is "inaccurate" and that our petition is just "family members".

We know the truth: This isn't personal; it’s about the fact that Wolcott parents are paying 57% more than they should for photos paid for with their own money.

We need to prove to the Town Council that this is a unified community demand for a fair, competitive bidding process. If you are a Wolcott resident/taxpayer, please take two minutes to send the email below to the Town Clerk.

Action Steps for Wolcott Residents:

1. Copy the template below.

2. Email it to: camaral@wolcottct.org (Town Clerk Cindy Amaral).

3. Subject Line: Support for Competitive Bidding in School Photography

Email Template (Copy & Paste):

To: camaral@wolcottct.org

Subject: Public Comment: Support for Competitive Bidding in School Photography

Dear Town Council Members,

My name is [Your Name], and I am a taxpayer and parent in the Wolcott school district. I am writing to formally express my concern regarding the current school photography contract and the lack of a competitive bidding process.

I am aware that parents in our district are being charged significantly more—up to 57% more—than families in neighboring districts for similar products. While I value small businesses, I believe the town has a responsibility to ensure that parents are not being overcharged due to a lack of market competition.

I support the request for a formal RFP (Request for Proposal) process for the next school year. This is not about one specific vendor; it is a request for financial transparency and fairness for Wolcott families.

Thank you for representing our interests.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

[Your Wolcott Address]

Why we need this now:

The vendor claims her service is "superior" because she "tidies hair" and "answers the phone". While we appreciate good service, those are standard professional expectations—they do not justify a 57% markup on our children’s photos.

The vendor also claimed the Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) case is "closed". We are currently verifying this with the State, as this appears to conflict with our recent updates regarding Case #2025-1947.

If you are not a Wolcott resident, please do not email the Council, but PLEASE SHARE this update on Facebook and local community groups.

Let's show the Council that Wolcott parents deserve the same fair pricing as every other town.

Thank you for your support!