TOP STORIES
Three Old Saybrook High School Seniors Collecting Nickle Empties to Benefit SSKP
On Saturday May 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., three Old Saybrook seniors, Clay Farrell, Joe Regan and James Blackwell, will be sponsoring the third can and bottle drive to benefit Shoreline Soup Kitchen and Pantries. By collecting empty, nickel-deposit redeemable cans and bottles, which now … [Read More...]
Democratic State Senator Eileen Daily Announces Retirement
Democratic State Senator Eileen Daily of Westbrook AREAWIDE– Democratic State Senator Eileen Daily of Westbrook announced Tuesday that she will not seek a new term in the Nov. 6 election, throwing open the race in the 12-town district Daily has represented for ten terms. Daily’s … [Read More...]
Saint John School, Old Saybrook, Announces Spring Open Houses
Old Saybrook, CT – Saint John School at 42 Maynard Road, Old Saybrook, announces two opportunities to visit Pre-K through Eighth grade classrooms and tour the school prior to summer break – the first on Sunday, May 20 from 10:30 to noon and the second on Sunday, June 3 from 9:30 to … [Read More...]
Lajla Hanes of the Old Saybrook Garden Club Works with Old and Young
Old Saybrook Garden Club's Senior Outreach Chair, Lajla Hanes, is a treasured volunteer around the Estuary Council of Seniors in Old Saybrook. She began working there to assist her husband, Stuart, who is the local coordinator for the AARP Tax Aide program. One day she happened to mention that she … [Read More...]
NEWS BRIEFS
State Police Arrest Two Westbrook Men in December Killing of Alpacas at Ivoryton Farm
ESSEX— State police have arrested two Westbrook men in the December stabbing and killing of … [Read More...]
Courtney Supports Effort to Dredge Westbrook Harbor with a $500,000 Federal “Earmark”
Westbrook First Selectman Noel Bishop (on left) with Cong. Joe Courtney and State Senator Eileen … [Read More...]
“Wheels” for Meals on Wheels
The Estuary Council of Seniors has partnered with more than 45 local merchants to organize a “Buy … [Read More...]
Old Saybrook Memorial Day Parade Seeks Veterans to Participate
Old Saybrook, CT - The Town's 2012 Memorial Day Parade Committee is seeking veterans from the CT … [Read More...]
First Crossing Party of Chester-Hadlyme Ferry
Conn DOT Commissioner James P. Redeker hosted a “First Crossing” party on the … [Read More...]
Chester Airport, the Shoreline’s Gateway to the Sky
The Chester Airport is thriving on a hilltop Chester Airport in a sense is already up in the sky. … [Read More...]
Saint John School 2nd Trimester Honor Roll
The following students are recognized in the Saint John School 2nd Trimester Honor Roll: High … [Read More...]
Shoreline Workshop Offers Legal and Educational Support to Special Needs Parents whose Students are Struggling in School
The Jewish Federation of New Haven and Kidsteps, SARAH, Inc. will be sponsoring a “hands on” … [Read More...]
Suisman Shapiro Attorneys at Law Elects Eric W. Callahan as Director
Eric W. Callahan Suisman Shapiro Attorneys at Law recently announced that Eric W. Callahan has been … [Read More...]
TOWN HALL
Essex Planning Commission Considers Resubdivision Plan for Toby Hill Road
ESSEX—The planning commission has begun its review of a proposed three-lot resubdivision of a … [Read More...]
Preserve hearing poorly attended, Counsel’s non-attendance an issue
Only seventeen members of the public attended the March 2 hearing on whether to permit a private … [Read More...]
Commission members will do the talking at Preserve public hearing March 2
There is another hearing coming up on whether the Old Saybrook Planning Commission should approve a … [Read More...]
ARTS
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Lyme Art Association Presents Two New Exhibitions: “20th Annual Associate Artist Exhibition” and “A Contemporary Look”
The Anniversary, 48 x 60” oil on canvas by invited artist Jaclyn ConleyLyme Art Association’s … [Read More...]
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Laura Levine Artist of the Month – Reception December 9
Laura Levine at work on "Saybrook Lights" Laura Levine has been selected as the Estuary Council … [Read More...]
Artists and Chairs Wanted!
The Estuary Council of Seniors, Inc. is planning a “Painted Chair Auction” for spring. We are … [Read More...]
SCHOOLS
Saint John School 2nd Trimester Honor Roll
The following students are recognized in the Saint John School 2nd Trimester Honor Roll: High … [Read More...]
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Students From Saint John and Sacred Heart Schools Raise Over $1,000 for Operation Homefront
The Saint John School, Old Saybrook, and Sacred Heart School, Groton, JV and Varsity girls … [Read More...]
See What is Beyond Books at the Country School
Join Us for Hands-On Learning Sunday, October 23, 2011 1pm-3pm The Country School welcomes you … [Read More...]
SPORTS
The Valley-Shore Y Helps Children and Teens in Need of a Safe Place to Go After School
When the bell rings at the end of the school day, children and teens need a safe and nurturing place … [Read More...]
Valley Regional High School Field Hockey Team Run to Support Local Scholarship Fund
The Valley Regional High School Field Hockey Team will run en masse in support of Old Saybrook High … [Read More...]
Local Swimmers Place Well in Long Course Regional Championships
The Valley-Shore Y Marlins competed in the 2011 Long Course Regional Championships July 9-11 at … [Read More...]
OPINION
No Longer Welcome to Old Saybrook?
Letter to the Editor: I have noticed that the once plentiful "Welcome to Old Saybrook" signs are … [Read More...]
High Costs Force Cancellation of Summer Pops
The following letter was received from the Executive Director of the Old Saybrook Chamber of … [Read More...]
“Thank You” from Literacy Volunteers for Supporting Backward Mile
Dear Editor: I am writing this letter as a “thank you” to those who made Literacy Volunteers … [Read More...]
News from Essex, Chester and Deep River
- Essex Finance Board Sets Tax Rate 0.49 Mills Up from the Current Rate May 18, 2012
- Recipient of Service Dog Donated by the Essex Rotary Club to Speak May 22 May 18, 2012
- Essex Memorial Day Parade May 28 May 18, 2012
- Town-Wide Tag Sale Event to Attract Hundreds to Chester May 26 May 18, 2012
- Republicans Nominate Former Essex Selectman Vince Pacileo for 36th House Seat May 17, 2012
UPCOMING EVENTS
Gallery One Announces Group Exhibition
Old Saybrook, Connecticut - Gallery One, located at 665 Boston Post Road in Old Saybrook, will … [Read More...]
Artful Giving Chair Auction June 3
Join us for a fun and colorful Artful Giving Chair Auction at The Estuary Council of Seniors, 220 … [Read More...]
Lou Condron, JuneArtist of the Month – Reception, June 8
OLD SAYBROOK, Connecticut – Lou Condron has been selected as the Estuary Council of Seniors Artist … [Read More...]
The Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Road in Old Saybrook, will host an exhibit of selected … [Read More...]
Old Saybrook Early Childhood Council Coming Events
The Old Saybrook Early Childhood Council (OSECC) along with The Acton Public Library will be hosting … [Read More...]
COLUMNISTS
Talking Transportation: Next Stop Penn Station?
There’s discussion again about bringing some Metro-North trains directly from Connecticut into New … [Read More...]
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Talking Transportation – Congress Tells Commuters…“Drop Dead”
Jim Cameron - Chairman of the CT Metro-North / Shore Line East Rail Commuter CouncilBack in 1975 … [Read More...]
Talking Transportation: The Malloy ‘Tax’ On Commuters
If a mugger came up to you on the street and said “I’m going to poke your eyes out!”, but then … [Read More...]
POLITICS
Rep. Giuliano Announces 2012 Legislative Priorities
HARTFORD—Today marks the beginning of the 2012 Legislative Session, which is another opportunity … [Read More...]
Rep. Giuliano Honors One of Old Saybrook’s Finest
In December, the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame inducted its 2011 class and of those 10 Veterans, … [Read More...]
Giuliano to Host Office Hours at Acton Library
State Representative Marilyn Giuliano (R-23) will hold office hours throughout her legislative … [Read More...]
BUSINESS
Essex Savings Bank to Contribute $255,700 to Charity
Essex Savings Bank President & CEO Gregory R. Shook Essex, CT, January 17, 2012 – Gregory … [Read More...]
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Shoreline Bus Ridership Up 19%
Soaring gas prices combined with several other factors to boost ridership on the shoreline’s 9 … [Read More...]
DMV Announces Reorganization of Services – Closure of Old Saybrook Branch
DMV is preparing an extensive reorganization, including the shuttering of some offices, to both meet … [Read More...]
OUTDOORS
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Frostbite Sailors Brave the Wind and Cold, “all for the love of sailing”
Snow on boats before launching (Photo courtesy of Bob Leary)In a bright, bright sun, on a cold, cold … [Read More...]
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Pettipaug Yacht Club Still Showing Effects of Irene
Debris taken out of the water by club membersHurricane Irene visited the Pettipaug Yacht Club in a … [Read More...]
Senator Daily Announces $75,000 Grant for Gillette Castle Upgrades
Senator Eileen Daily, whose district covers Essex, Deep River, Chester and parts of Old Saybrook, … [Read More...]