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Are Libraries Doomed?
I read something startling the other day. Amazon.com, among other things, is our biggest retailer of books. Bigger than Barnes & Noble even. But last year it sold more e-books than print books. Wow! A recent report by the Pew Foundation said that 19 percent of adults in the U.S.have … [Read More...]
Democratic State Senator Eileen Daily Announces Retirement
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 decision to retire, which comes after she had formed a 2012 … [Read More...]
Public Access, “Not in My Backyard,” say Residents of Foxboro Point at Public Hearing
The sentiment was loud clear at the Essex Planning Commission’s public hearing on May 10 at Essex Town Hall. The future neighbors of the Foxboro Point development do not want “public access” at the site. Specifically, (1) local residents do not want to give the general public the right to … [Read More...]
Wells Fargo Advisors Brings A Piece of American History to Essex
Essex --- Essex will get a very special delivery on May 28 when the Wells Fargo Stagecoach rolls into town. This American icon will arrive at the Essex Memorial Day Parade and will be available for photos from 9 a.m. -12 p.m. The public is welcome to come and experience this American icon and … [Read More...]
NEWS BRIEFS
The Side Doors Perform to Support Farm Aid
The Side Doors performed for FARM AID, a Benefit Concert for the farm at Bushy Hill Nature Center on … [Read More...]
A Little More About Prayer
The daily news of worldwide events makes me wonder how the human spirit endures so much torment-both … [Read More...]
Chester Elementary School Joins Screen-Free Week
CHESTER — For the fifth year in a row, Chester Elementary School joined thousands of … [Read More...]
Deep River Land Trust Unveils New Logo for 15 Deep River Land Trust Properties
The day itself could not have been more perfect for a gathering of the Deep River Land Trust. … [Read More...]
$17.5 Million Region 4 Education Budget Approved on 412-207 Referendum Vote
REGION 4--- Voters approved a $17.5 million Region 4 education budget for 2012-2013 on a 412-207 … [Read More...]
Planning Commission to Address Public Access at Foxboro Site
The Essex Planning Commission could make a big decision at its upcoming meeting on May 10 at 7:30 … [Read More...]
Chester Elementary Students Compete in Regional Debate Tournament
On Wednesday, April 25, John Winthrop Middle School hosted a regional debate tournament run by … [Read More...]
Essex May Market Celebrates 60 Years of the Essex Garden Club
The 2012 Essex Garden Club May Market, a true harbinger of spring, will open on Saturday May 12 from … [Read More...]
Essex Selectmen Set Date for Town Meeting on Budget Plan
ESSEX--- After a budget battle last year that included one town meeting defeat and a subsequent … [Read More...]
COMMUNITY
Letters: Homeless – need help
To the Editor: My daughter and I had to move out of our apartment because I couldn't afford it and … [Read More...]
Judge of Probate Terrance Lomme, Busy With Probate Cases, and Non-Probate Matters as Well
Judge of Probate Terrance Lomme has immense responsibilities, as a sitting judge of probate for nine … [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...]
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...]
TOWN HALL
Carmela Balducci Replaces Husband on Deep River Board of Finance
DEEP RIVER--- Carmela Balducci has been appointed to the board of finance to fill the seat held by … [Read More...]
Essex Republican Neil Nichols Forms 2012 Campaign Exploratory Committee
Essex Republican Neil Nichols has formed a 2012 campaign exploratory committee, signaling his plans … [Read More...]
Essex Zoning Sets March 19 Hearing on Request to Remove Age Restriction From Bokum Road Cluster Housing
ESSEX--- The zoning commission has scheduled a March 19 public hearing on a petition to remove an … [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...]
SCHOOLS
Deep River Native Picked as New Principal for Deep River Elementary School
DEEP RIVER--- Jennifer Byars, a town native and Class of 1989 graduate of Valley Regional High … [Read More...]
Proposed $17.56 Million Region 4 Education Budget is up by 1.41% as Essex Share of Budget Rises
REGION 4--- The Region 4 Board of Education is prepared to approve a proposed $17,568,403 education … [Read More...]
Region 4 Students Star in MATHCOUNTS Competition
On Saturday, February 4, ten students (4 team members and 6 individuals) from John Winthrop Middle … [Read More...]
UPCOMING EVENTS
Town-Wide Tag Sale Event to Attract Hundreds to Chester May 26
It’s time again for the Chester Town-Wide Tag Sale. Beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 26, … [Read More...]
The Last of the Red Hot Lovers Opens at Ivoryton Playhouse June 6
Ivoryton: Pity the good guy. You know the one — the man who fell in love with his high school … [Read More...]
Essex Memorial Day Parade May 28
Memorial Day offers an opportunity to reflect on our freedoms and the price of those freedoms. … [Read More...]
Howard Fishman Returns to CBSRZ with Tales From the Road May 20
When the Howard Fishman Quartet appears at Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek (CBSRZ) on … [Read More...]
Disney’s Aristocats at Ivoryton Playhouse Supports Team Avery, May 18, 19, 20
Four year old Old Saybrook resident Avery Rose Leopoldino suffers from CDKL5, a rare genetic … [Read More...]
Chester Land Trust Gardener Round Table May 20
The Chester Land Trust will be holding their 2012 Gardner's Round Table on Sunday May 20, 4 p.m. at … [Read More...]
Filmmaker Alexandra Isles Reveals Hidden Treasures May 24
Every year millions of people visit the Metropolitan Museum to admire its treasures– but behind … [Read More...]
Letter: VRHS Class of ’87 Reunion June 29, 30
To The Editor: The Valley Regional High School Class of '87 is planning their 25 year reunion … [Read More...]
Essex Library Spring Book Sale May 19, 20
The Friends of the Essex Library are holding their Spring Book Sale at the Library, located at 33 … [Read More...]
History in the Park with Town Historian Chris Pagliuco May 20
The Essex Park and Recreation Department and Essex Historical Society are hosting: “History in the … [Read More...]
Recipient of Service Dog Donated by the Essex Rotary Club to Speak May 22
ESSEX --- Wendy Foster, the recipient of a service dog donated by the Essex Rotary Club, will speak … [Read More...]
Connecticut Valley Camera Club Exhibit at CBSRZ Gallery Opens May 18
Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek will be exhibiting 45 photographs by 22 members of … [Read More...]
RECENT ARTICLES BY JEROME WILSON
POLITICS
Rep. Phil Miller Named ‘Children’s Champion’
State Representative Phil Miller, who represents Chester, Deep River, Essex, Haddam in the … [Read More...]
Romney Carries Three Towns in Extremely Low Turnout Presidential Primary
AREAWIDE--- Former Mass. Governor Mitt Romney carried Chester, Deep River, and Essex in a Republican … [Read More...]
Estuary and Midstate Regional Planning Agencies to Merge Under Proposed Regional Council of Government
AREAWIDE--- The Connecticut River Estuary and Midstate regional planning agencies are expected to … [Read More...]
BUSINESS
Chester Company Receives Turnaround Performance Award
CHESTER, CT— February 19, 2012 — Roto Frank of America, Inc. was recently recognized with a … [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...]
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...]
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
Are Libraries Doomed?
I read something startling the other day. Amazon.com, among other things, is our biggest retailer … [Read More...]
My Woes with Newspaper Editors
I was one myself at one time. In fact, three times. But mostly a writer under the editor’s thumb. … [Read More...]