TOP STORIES
“Kid Safety” Lawn Signs Have Been Posted Around Essex, But Some Find Them “Tacky”
There is a smoldering controversy about the “kid safety” lawn signs that have been posted along the streets of Essex recently. All the signs carry the same message, DRIVE LIKE YOUR KIDS LIVE HERE. The sign postings are the work of the Essex Police Department with the assistance of the Essex … [Read More...]
LOCAL VOICES Offered, “Selected Readings, Musings and Poetry,” at Ivoryton Library Event
“Why did we pick this Sunday with so much going on?” Ivoryton Library Director Elizabeth Alvord asked herself before last Sunday’s afternoon program at the Ivoryton Congregational Church got underway. But she did not need to worry. No less than forty people showed up to hear five readers … [Read More...]
NEWS BRIEFS
Essex Selectmen Consider Single Monthly Meeting
ESSEX--- The board of selectmen is considering a change to it's meeting schedule to establish a … [Read More...]
State Grant Helps Fund Emergency Communications System for Region 4 Schools
DEEP RIVER--- An $18,025 grant provided through the state Office of Policy and Management will help … [Read More...]
Navy Commander Philip Beckman Awarded Military Professional Employee of the Year
Navy Commander Philip Beckman of Ivoryton received the Award for Military Professional Employee of … [Read More...]
Essxe Town Meeting Approves $22.68 Million Budget Plan on Voice Vote
ESSEX--- Voters at a town meeting Monday approved a $22,684,150 town/school spending plan for … [Read More...]
No Changes as Tax Decrease Budget Goes to May 21 Chester Town Meeting
CHESTER--- Voters at the May 21 annual budget meeting will consider a proposed $12.32 million … [Read More...]
COMMUNITY
Navy Commander Philip Beckman Awarded Military Professional Employee of the Year
Navy Commander Philip Beckman of Ivoryton received the Award for Military Professional Employee of … [Read More...]
Local Library Directors Celebrate World Book Night at the Adams Shopping Center
Susan Rooney (right), the new Deep River Library Director, and Linda Fox, the Chester Library … [Read More...]
John White Jr. Honored for 50 Years Service to the Deep River Fire Department
The Deep River Fire Department presented John White Jr. (Jack) with a plaque honoring his 50 years … [Read More...]
Tri-Town Youth Services Announces Three Mini-Grant Recipients
Through funding from Middlesex United Way for Healthy Communities ● Healthy Youth of Chester, Deep … [Read More...]
Tri-Town Youth Services Announces the Availability of Mini-Grants
Tri-Town Youth Services announces the availability of mini-grants ($500 or less) to local nonprofit … [Read More...]
Middlesex County Youth to Experience Homelessness for a Night
Young people from across Middlesex County are going to brave January’s cold and sleep outdoors … [Read More...]
ARTS
Essex Winter Series Names Annual Jazz Concert in Honor of Stu Ingersoll
The Board of Trustees of the Essex Winter Series has announced the naming of its annual jazz concert … [Read More...]
Ivoryton Playhouse Announces 2013 Season
Ivoryton: On March 13th, 2013 The Ivoryton Playhouse opens its doors for a year full of exciting, … [Read More...]
Greenleaf Music Award Recipient Announced – Pivate Lessons at CMS
The selection committee for the Carolyn R. Greenleaf Memorial Fund at the Community Foundation of … [Read More...]
SPORTS
Local Swimmers Give Stellar Performances in State Championships
Throughout the weekend of March 8-10, 11 athletes training at Valley Shore YMCA (VSYMCA) in … [Read More...]
UPCOMING EVENTS
Renowned Singer-Storyteller Peninnah Schram Appears at CBSRZ – June 7, 8
“You can tell a story a hundred times, and it will still be different each time,” says Peninnah … [Read More...]
Essex Memorial Day Parade Will Provide Reverent Celebration – May 27
Memorial Day offers an opportunity to reflect on our freedoms and honor those that have given their … [Read More...]
Deep River Fire Department Roast Beef Dinner – June 8
The Deep River Fire Department will be holding its annual Roast Beef Dinner on Saturday … [Read More...]
Registration Open for Community Music School Summer Session
CENTERBROOK – Community Music School is currently enrolling for summer music programs and Kate’s … [Read More...]
RiverFare 2013 – 20th Year of Delicious Fun On The Essex Waterfront – May 30
ESSEX-– On Thursday, May 30 from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm, the waterfront lawn of the Connecticut River … [Read More...]
Maple and Main Gallery Clothesline Art Sale – May 25-26
CHESTER - Maple and Main Gallery at One Maple Street is having a clothesline sale of art Saturday, … [Read More...]
Essex Land Trust Canoe and Kayak Event on Mill Pond – May 25
Spend part of Memorial Day weekend paddling with naturalist Phil Miller on a family canoe/kayak on … [Read More...]
Chester Author Leads Conversation at Chester Library – June 3
What does the word ‘quest’ bring to mind? Adventure? Don Quixote? The Lord of the Rings? Is it … [Read More...]
New Show Opening at Essex Art Association – May 31
The Essex Art Association is pleased to announce the opening of a new show “Favorite Things” … [Read More...]
Chester Town-Wide Tag Sale – May 25
CHESTER --- It’s time again for the Chester Town-Wide Tag Sale. Beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday, … [Read More...]
A Tribute to Rodgers and Hammerstein – May 31
Community Music School’s Cabaret Singers present “A Tribute to Rodgers & Hammerstein” on … [Read More...]
U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen Visit Essex Yacht Club – June 14-16
Midshipmen from the U.S. Naval Academy’s Sailing Squadron will be sailing into Essex and docked at … [Read More...]
I’m Connecticut Comedy at Ivoryton Playhouse Opens June 5
Ivoryton: A brand new play from one of the writers of The Simpsons, I’m Connecticut – opening at … [Read More...]
Essex Rotary Shad Bake – the Quintessential New England Event – June 1
Fifty-five years ago, the Rotary Club of Essex introduced the quintessential New England event to … [Read More...]
POLITICS
Senator Linares Lunches with Seniors, and Discusses His “No” Vote on Gun Control
State Senator Art Linares joined a well attended lunch on Thursday at the Estuary Council of … [Read More...]
Letter: In Defense of W
To the Editor: On behalf of those Americans who did not cheer the departure of President Bush, I … [Read More...]
Sen. Art Linares Tours Chester-based Roto-Frank, Inc.
Sen. Art Linares on April 11 toured Chester-based Roto-Frank, Inc. (www.roto-frank.com) and spoke … [Read More...]
BUSINESS
Essex Printing Winner In New England Regional Awards of Excellence Competition
The announcement was made on April 4 during the Printing Industry of New England (PINE) Industry … [Read More...]
Gregory R. Shook Named 2012 Community Bank Hero
Essex, CT — July 9, 2012 - The Commercial Record has named Gregory R. Shook a “Community Bank … [Read More...]
Chester Company Receives Turnaround Performance Award
CHESTER, CT— February 19, 2012 — Roto Frank of America, Inc. was recently recognized with a … [Read More...]
OUTDOORS
Pettipaug Yacht Club Excels in Small Boat Sailing Programs for Young Sailors
The Pettipaug Yacht Club will offer a truly impressive roster of small boat, sailing programs for … [Read More...]
Connecticut River System Highlights Role of People in Sustaining Nature
A fishway around a dam on the Mattabesset River in East Berlin might not seem to have much to do … [Read More...]
Enjoy an Exciting, Educational ‘Eagle Watch’ Cruise with CT River Museum
Last Friday was the perfect winter weather for a boat trip on the lower Connecticut River to view … [Read More...]
COLUMNISTS
Home I Go, and Very Slowly – John LaPlante
Newport Beach, CA — This morning at 9:30—after the massive freeways here have been relieved of … [Read More...]
Talking Transportation: Cruise Ships: The Devils on The Deep Blue Sea
In the eight years I’ve been writing this column I’ve never found a reason to write about cruise … [Read More...]
