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History and Evolution of the Six Yacht Clubs of Essex – A Pictorial Event Hosted by Essex Historical Society
Boating and Essex just go together. Essex has one of the prettiest harbors anywhere in the United States. Just ask any one of the boaters in the six yacht clubs in Essex or any of the transient boaters who come here annually. The “History and Evolution of the Six Yacht Clubs of Essex” will be … [Read More...]
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Shoreline Bus Usage Grows by 34%
Improved service hours and increased connections combined to boost ridership on the shoreline’s 9 Town Transit bus service by 34% during 2011, the largest single year increase in the agencies history. Since 2009, 9 Town Transit has greatly expanded the reach and hours of its services. Public … [Read More...]
Deep River Firehouse Planning Put on Hold
DEEP RIVER--- First Selectman Richard Smith said Thursday that planning for a new or expanded firehouse would be put on hold after a study committee provided a split report to the board of selectmen in a report submitted late last year. Smith said the board of selectmen discussed firehouse … [Read More...]
“House, Form and Culture” With Architect Joeb Moore
The Essex Library’s ongoing Centerbrook Architects Lectures Series presents architect Joeb Moore, who will speak on “House, Form and Culture” on Friday February 3 at 7 p.m. at Essex Meadows Auditorium. In architecture, designing houses is often where the best young architectural talent has the … [Read More...]
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Winter Frolic at the Lyme Art Association
In the tradition of their founding members, the lively Lyme Impressionists, The Lyme Art Association is once again inviting you to a magical Winter Frolic Saturday, February 4 from 8:00 p.m. to midnight. This year the historic gallery will transport you to a Tyrolean winter wonderland - a scene … [Read More...]
Chester Democrats and Republicans Select Town Committees for 2012-2014
CHESTER--- Town Democrats and Republicans have selected new town committees for the 2012-2014 term at recent party caucuses. Democrats selected a 24-member town committee with ten new members. Incumbents returning to the town committee include Samuel Chorches, Lori Ann Clymas, Lawrence … [Read More...]
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Wild Winter Programs Planned For February Vacation Week at Connecticut River Museum
Essex, CT -- The Connecticut River Museum children’s adventure programs are all about winter during the February school vacation week. Children age 7 through 12 are invited to embrace the cold with science and art projects featuring ice, snow and the big birds of winter. On Tuesday, February … [Read More...]
Chaos Reigns, and the Ladies Love it, at Deep River Store on Main Street
Joann Hourigan refers to her store, Chaos, as “my therapy,” when she is talking about her truly unique enterprise at 114 Main Street in Deep River. Then, when asked why she named her store “Chaos,” she says, “Because that’s my life.” In addition to owning Chaos, in real life so to … [Read More...]
Connecticut River Museum has Spent $500,000 to Restore Historic Landmark After Fire
The Connecticut River Museum, located at 67 Main Street in downtown Essex, had two choices in the wake of the devastating fire that took place on August 11, 2010, a fire which caused enormous damage to the Museum’s building, as well as to its decking. One approach would have been to repair the … [Read More...]
Michael Hart, I Never Heard of him – but he has Changed my Life
After saying no, no, no time and again, I have given in. I finally own an electronic book reader, or e-book reader, as it’s called, or even just e-reader. Those are new words to be included in any good dictionary. They deserve to be. The e-book reader is such a ground-breaking and popular … [Read More...]
NEWS BRIEFS
Community Music School Now Accepting New Registrations for Spring
CENTERBROOK – Community Music School, located at 90 Main Street, Centerbrook, is now enrolling … [Read More...]
Essex Savings Bank to Contribute $255,700 to Charity
Essex, CT, January 17, 2012 - Gregory R. Shook, President & Chief Executive Officer of Essex … [Read More...]
Essex Democrats, Republicans Pick Town Committees for 2012-2014
ESSEX--- Town Democrats and Republicans selected new town committees for the 2012-2014 term at party … [Read More...]
Chester Planning and Zoning Continues Hearing on Proposed Main St. Restaurant
CHESTER--- The planning and zoning commission has continued the public hearing for a new vegetarian … [Read More...]
“Trendy” or Not, a Successful Men’s Store is Adding Class to Downtown Deep River
“I really don’t like to be classified as trendy,” says owner Sage Novak, referring to her … [Read More...]
Talking Transportation – Congress Tells Commuters…“Drop Dead”
Back in 1975 when New York City was teetering on the brink of bankruptcy, then- President Ford … [Read More...]
Tri-Town Youth Services Hires New Prevention Coordinator
Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau, Inc. has recently welcomed Cate Bourke to their staff. Hired as the … [Read More...]
Essex Wetlands Commission Takes “Site Walk” of Potential Foxboro Point Development
On an extremely cold, sunny Saturday, members of Essex’s Inland Wetlands & Watercourses … [Read More...]
Rep. Phil Miller Joins State Leaders to Support National Healthcare Act
State Representative Phil Miller (D-Chester, Deep River, Essex, and Haddam) joined with other … [Read More...]
Congressman Lauds Chester Aerospace Firm for Receiving Federal Award for Export Sales
Congressman Joe Courtney visited the headquarters of the Chester based aerospace manufacturer, … [Read More...]
Connecticut Watchdog
- Great Connecticut Grocery Deals: Through Feb. 4 Gina Juliano
- Warranties For Electronics: Great For Retailer, No So Much For You George Gombossy
- LIFE GOES ON: You Are So Nice, Why Are You Still Single? Dr. Kathleen Cairns
COMMUNITY
Camp Hazen YMCA Summer Camp Open House Jan 29
On Sunday, January 29, Camp Hazen YMCA will host an Open House from 2-4 p.m. Families are … [Read More...]
Deep River Rotary Raises Over $1,000 for Local Families
Deep River Rotary Club completed their Thanksgiving Fundraiser with the help of Liberty … [Read More...]
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Essex Community Fund’s Hurricane Irene Response
After hurricane Irene struck, the Essex Community Fund (ECF) supported the Essex Housing Authority … [Read More...]
Veteran’s Day Witnesses to History, Essex Library
Those who forget history are doomed to repeat it. Ben Cooper was a young combat medic with the … [Read More...]
Essex Historical Society Presents “Life in a Village”
In 1873/1874, Samuel Merrit Comstock built a store in the center of Ivoryton. The Ivoryton Store, … [Read More...]
Emergency Repairs at Chester Meeting House Expected to Cost About $5,000
CHESTER--- The emergency fire code repairs that allowed the reopening of the balcony at the historic … [Read More...]
ARTS
Lyme Art Association Presents Two New Exhibitions: “20th Annual Associate Artist Exhibition” and “A Contemporary Look”
Lyme Art Association’s 20th Annual Associate Artist Exhibition of landscape, portrait and still … [Read More...]
Julie Andrews Returns to Goodspeed to Direct New Musical
EAST HADDAM, CONN., January 14, 2012: This afternoon at Goodspeed’s 7th Annual Festival of New … [Read More...]
Monday Afternoon at the Opera Takes a Bow at the Essex Library
December 19 at 3 p.m., Essex Library’s Monday Afternoons at the Opera begin with a … [Read More...]
News from Old Lyme
- Purr-fect Pets Available for Adoption From Old Lyme Animal Control
- Lyme Art Association Hosts a Wonderful Winter Frolic, Feb. 4
- Krulikowski Presents Program on Snakes at Lyme Public Hall Today
- Arts, Environment Advocate Named Old Lyme's Citizen of the Year
- "Opening to Good" Opens at Two New London Venues
UPCOMING EVENTS
Falls River Preserve and Jean’s Island Winter Walk
Naturalist Phil Miller and Chet Arnold, former president of the Essex Land Trust, will lead groups … [Read More...]
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Bingo Night Hosted by Deep River Elementary School PTO
Deep River Elementary School PTO will be hosting their annual BINGO Fundraiser at John Winthrop … [Read More...]
Dina Varano Unveils New Jewelry Collection and Inspirational Watercolors
To help you find that special something for your special someone on Valentine’s Day, this … [Read More...]
Guest House Retreat and Conference Center Announces Free Yoga Classes
Chester, CT – Guest House Retreat and Conference Center in Chester, Connecticut, will offer a … [Read More...]
Winter 2012 Zumba Program!
Essex Park and Recreation are offering a new Zumba Aerobics program beginning on January 23 with … [Read More...]
Essex Winter Series Presents Jon Kimura Parker, Pianist on Jan 29
Internationally acclaimed virtuoso pianist John Kimura Parker’s career has taken him from Carnegie … [Read More...]
Civil War Talks at the Essex Library
Civil War history buff John Proctor will give two illustrated talks at the Essex Library on the War … [Read More...]
Essex Library Launches Diamonds and Purls
Are you a knitter, or interested in learning how to knit? The Essex Library is launching a new … [Read More...]
Two New Gallery Exhibits at Acton Library
Saybrook Lighthouse: Watercolor by Betsy Evarts The Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post … [Read More...]
Camp Hazen YMCA Summer Camp Open House Jan 29
On Sunday, January 29, Camp Hazen YMCA will host an Open House from 2-4 p.m. Families are … [Read More...]
RECENT ARTICLES BY JEROME WILSON
POLITICS
Area Legislative Districts Remain Intact After 10-Year Redistricting
AREAWIDE--- The state House and Senate districts that cover Chester, Deep River, and Essex have … [Read More...]
Departing Essex First Selectman Philip Miller Looks Back at his Record of Service to the Town
Question:What were your first priorities as First Selectman of Essex? Miller: Several things; … [Read More...]
Letters: Moving On
To The Editor: Another Essex election has come and gone with an outcome that would have and … [Read More...]
BUSINESS
Essex Savings Bank to Contribute $255,700 to Charity
Essex, CT, January 17, 2012 - Gregory R. Shook, President & Chief Executive Officer of Essex … [Read More...]
Departure of Shoreline Clinic Would Not Cost Essex Revenue
ESSEX--- The anticipated departure of the Middlesex Hospital Shoreline Clinic would not cost the … [Read More...]
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Shoreline Medical Center Plans to Move out of Essex
The Shoreline Medical Center, presently located in Essex at 260 Westbrook Road, is planning to move … [Read More...]
OUTDOORS
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The Connecticut River, a National Treasure – Nov.15 Essex Library
Join Steve Gephard, Connecticut’s Department of Environmental Protection Supervising Fisheries … [Read More...]
Frostbite Sailors Brave the Wind and Cold, “all for the love of sailing”
In a bright, bright sun, on a cold, cold day, with the wind gusting well over 20 knots, twenty-five … [Read More...]
Pettipaug Yacht Club Still Showing Effects of Irene
Hurricane Irene visited the Pettipaug Yacht Club in a big way on Sunday, August 28, and the club is … [Read More...]
COLUMNISTS
Michael Hart, I Never Heard of him – but he has Changed my Life
After saying no, no, no time and again, I have given in. I finally own an electronic book reader, … [Read More...]
Talking Transportation – Congress Tells Commuters…“Drop Dead”
Back in 1975 when New York City was teetering on the brink of bankruptcy, then- President Ford … [Read More...]
