TOP STORIES
Chester Author Leads Conversation at Chester Library
What does the word ‘quest’ bring to mind? Adventure? Don Quixote? The Lord of the Rings? Is it just a quaint concept or a very relevant process? Chester author D. Joseph Jacques would suggest that our lives can be a quest if we want them to be; a quest for meaning and virtue through which we … [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 the Year from the Rhode Island Federal Executive Council on May 8th. CDR Beckman, on the faculty of the Naval War College in Newport, is part of the College of Operational and Strategic Leadership … [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 the Connecticut Shoreline. A unique fundraiser and dining experience known as a shad bake. For our shad lovers, the lure is the secret ingredients and the authentic method of preparation and cooking … [Read More...]
Essex Memorial Day Parade Will Provide Reverent Celebration
Memorial Day offers an opportunity to reflect on our freedoms and honor those that have given their lives in defending those freedoms. In recognition of these fallen heroes, the Essex Memorial Day Parade will provide a reverent celebration winding through the streets of Essex. The parade will … [Read More...]
Essex Dog Days Adoption Event – May 18, 19
During Hurricane Sandy Dog Days put up kennels at the Old Saybrook High School evacuation center for people coming into the shelter with their animals. Now the same kennels are going up to find 80+ shelter dogs loving homes! Dog Days Adoption Events, a non-profit from Essex, CT is having another … [Read More...]
NEWS BRIEFS
Giuliano, Ziobron Exploring Options for Ferry Revenue
HARTFORD --- With operating expenses exceeding income, a recent Department of Transportation plan to … [Read More...]
Essex Zoning Commission Sets Public Hearing on Proposed Centerbrook Art Studio
ESSEX--- The zoning commission has scheduled a May 20 public hearing on a special permit application … [Read More...]
Letter: Senator Linares, Gun Control, and the NRA: More Transparency Needed
To the Editor: The Valley News Now (April 26) quotes Senator Linares at length in remarks before … [Read More...]
DR Quiet Budget Hearing, Town/Elementary School Plans go to Town Meeting Vote
DEEP RIVER--- A proposed $3.7 million town government budget and a proposed $5.51 million … [Read More...]
Essex Elementary School Foundation Hosts India Day for 3rd Graders
Thanks to the Justus W. Paul World Cultures Program, the Essex Elementary School Foundation recently … [Read More...]
COMMUNITY
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...]
Essex Savings Bank to Contribute $257,991 to Charity
Essex, CT, January 15, 2013 - -Gregory R. Shook, President & Chief Executive Officer of Essex … [Read More...]
TOWN HALL
DR Quiet Budget Hearing, Town/Elementary School Plans go to Town Meeting Vote
DEEP RIVER--- A proposed $3.7 million town government budget and a proposed $5.51 million … [Read More...]
Large Crowd Celebrates Reopening of Deep River Town Hall Auditorium
DEEP RIVER--- More than 200 residents turned out Wednesday evening to celebrate the reopening of the … [Read More...]
Deep River Budget Plan With Expected Four-tenths Mill Tax Rate Increase Goes to Public Hearing
DEEP RIVER--- A proposed $3,701,379 town government budget and a proposed $5,511,158 appropriation … [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
Registration Open for Community Music School Summer Session
CENTERBROOK – Community Music School is currently enrolling for summer music programs and Kate’s … [Read More...]
Essex Historical Society Membership Party – May 19
Everyone’s invited to the EHS Membership Party! Members, bring your friends and your friends’ … [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...]
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...]
TTYS Diaper Drive to Support Diaper Bank of New Haven – May 1-20
Tri-Town Youth Services, at 56 High Street in Deep River, is sponsoring a diaper drive to help the … [Read More...]
Ivoryton Alliance Comedy Night At the Ivoryton Playhouse – May 18
It’s laughs galore at the Ivoryton Playhouse on May 18th, when the Ivoryton Village Alliance … [Read More...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Dalia Lazar Comes to Chester for 3rd Music & More Concert at CBSRZ – May 19
Classical pianist Dalia Lazar comes to Chester for the third Music & More concert on May 19 at … [Read More...]
Geocaching Workshop Led by Jim Lockhart – May 19
Deep River Land Trust will be sponsoring a Geocaching Workshop led by Jim Lockhart (aka GOJim) at … [Read More...]
Local Voices – Selected Readings, Musings and Poetry – Ivoryton Library – May 19
The Ivoryton Library presents the first annual "Local Voices - an afternoon of selected readings, … [Read More...]
ECB Presents World Premiere of ‘Ballerina Swan’ at The Garde – May 19
Kramm of Old Lyme Dances Lead Role of Sophie the Swan Photo by Thomas Giroir. Sophie the Swan is … [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...]
Friends of the Essex Library Book Sale – May 18 and19
The Friends of the Essex Library are once again holding a Book Sale at the library at 33 West Avenue … [Read More...]
Connecticut Historian James T. Powers at Essex Books – May 19
Join Essex Books at Gather, 104 Main Street, Ivoryton, CT 06442, on Sunday, May 19, 4-5pm, to hear … [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...]
