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Carney Hosts Office Hours in Old Saybrook, 8-9am, June 24
State Reps. Devin Carney (R-23rd) and Jesse MacLachlan (R-35th) along with State Sen. Paul Formica (R-20th) will hold Office Hours throughout the 23rd District on various dates between June 10 and 27. These events will provide constituents with an opportunity to ask questions or share their ideas … [Read More...]
Letter to the Editor: Thank You to the Wonderful People of Essex, Ivoryton, and Centerbrook
To the Editor: An Open Letter to the Wonderful People of Essex, Ivoryton, and Centerbrook: Last July I was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer. Your generosity, thoughtfulness and concern has been overwhelming. Thanks to your continuing support, I have been able to keep up the fight, … [Read More...]
Celebrate Independence Day at Ivoryton Village Alliance’s Annual Fourth of July Parade
IVORYTON -- The 14th annual Ivoryton Village 4th of July parade is a quintessential small-town event that brings the local community together. Sponsored by the Ivoryton Village Alliance and a committee of volunteers, it has become an Independence Day tradition. This year the Alliance is pleased … [Read More...]
Ply the Waters of the Connecticut River Aboard the ‘Onrust’ Through October
ESSEX – The Connecticut River Museum (CRM) is currently hosting the Onrust, a re-creation of the vessel Adriaen Block built in 1614, through October. Now in its third year at the CRM dock, Onrust is available for public cruises as well as private charters. The Onrust, which is Dutch for “unrest” or … [Read More...]
Sam Magaziner Wins GWU’s New Venture Competition, Awarded MD-PhD Program by NYU Medical School
ESSEX -- Samuel James Magaziner of Essex, and a 2012 graduate of Xavier High School, has won first place in the 2019 George Washington University New Venture Competition (GWU-NVC) for the product Plast-Ways which curates a spray that contains plastic-eating microbes designed to help plastic … [Read More...]
Take a Walk ‘Through the Garden Gate,’ June 15; Proceeds Benefit Ivoryton Library
IVORYTON -- It's spring (finally) and what better way to celebrate than a walk through some beautiful gardens. Come enjoy eight historic gardens on Ivoryton Library's fifth annual Through the Garden Gate fundraiser tour on Saturday, June 15. The tour, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., takes you through … [Read More...]
Deep River Congregational Church Hosts 59th Annual Rummage Sale, Flea Market, Aug. 16-17
DEEP RIVER -- The 59th Annual Flea Market will be held at the Deep River Congregational Church on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Market will be held on the church lawn and on Marvin Field, located on Rte. 154, just as you enter Deep River from the South. Spaces are 20 x 20 ft. and … [Read More...]
Legal News You Can Use: Injured at Work? Should I Make a Worker’s Comp. Claim?
Sponsored Post from Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law Imagine that you're working at your desk. There are no significant hazards around you. You reach up and pick up a heavy box above you, and you suddenly feel a snap along your shoulder. You've been working in the same position for … [Read More...]
Gainor Davis Appointed to Lead Connecticut River Museum in Essex, Starting July 1
ESSEX – The Connecticut River Museum, on the waterfront in Essex, Conn., has announced the selection of Gainor Davis as the new Executive Director. Chosen after a nationwide search, Ms. Davis will assume the duties of Executive Director on July 10, 2019. Davis currently serves as the Executive … [Read More...]
Letter From Paris: Seeing “Red” at the Grand Palais
The year 1917 in Russia marked a unique moment of history when art and revolution fused together into a mutual source of inspiration. The creativity and energy fed on each other for a short few years, to eventually vanish under the brutal repression and purges of Stalin to become an official and … [Read More...]
Needleman Leads Senate Legislation to Hold Utility Companies Accountable, Improve Power Outage Response Time
AREAWIDE -- Yesterday, State Senator Norm Needleman (D-Essex) led the Senate’s passage of legislation designed to hold utility companies accountable and improve their responses to power outages. It spurs the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority to establish a docket containing standards for … [Read More...]
Lost Dog in Lyme
LYME -- Dexter, a 10-year-old dark brown (with white spots) German Shorthaired Pointer mix, has been missing since Thursday afternoon. Dexter is generally friendly, but he may be frightened and disoriented at this point. He was last seen near Hamburg Cove on Wednesday, 5/22/19, and was wearing a … [Read More...]
RECENT NEWS
Celebrate Independence Day at Ivoryton Village Alliance’s Annual Fourth of July Parade
IVORYTON -- The 14th annual Ivoryton Village 4th of July parade is a quintessential small-town … [Read More...]
Ply the Waters of the Connecticut River Aboard the ‘Onrust’ Through October
ESSEX – The Connecticut River Museum (CRM) is currently hosting the Onrust, a re-creation of the … [Read More...]
Sam Magaziner Wins GWU’s New Venture Competition, Awarded MD-PhD Program by NYU Medical School
ESSEX -- Samuel James Magaziner of Essex, and a 2012 graduate of Xavier High School, has won first … [Read More...]
Legal News You Can Use: Injured at Work? Should I Make a Worker’s Comp. Claim?
Sponsored Post from Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law Imagine that you're working at … [Read More...]
Replacement of Lynn Road Bridge Starts, Detours in Effect
WESTBROOK/ESSEX -- The Town of Westbrook will begin the season long replacement of the Lynn Road … [Read More...]
COMMUNITY
Douglas is Chester/Deep River Boy Scout Troop 13’s Newest Eagle Scout
CHESTER/DEEP RIVER -- Chester/Deep River Boy Scout Troop 13 has proudly announced that Ryan David … [Read More...]
Sunken Luxury Yacht in Hamburg Cove Raised Wednesday, Whole Operation Recorded by DiNardi on Video
The luxury yacht, which sank in Hamburg Cove in January, was raised Wednesday (Feb. 20) by Sea Tow … [Read More...]
Essex Garden Club Recognized for Civic Work
ESSEX -- The Essex Garden Club (EGC) was recently recognized by the Federated Garden Clubs Of … [Read More...]
ARTS
Gainor Davis Appointed to Lead Connecticut River Museum in Essex, Starting July 1
ESSEX – The Connecticut River Museum, on the waterfront in Essex, Conn., has announced the selection … [Read More...]
Where Art Meets Nature: I-Park Hosts Free, Open Studios Events, Sunday
EAST HADDAM -- The public is invited to visit I-Park for its first Open Studios of the 2019 season. … [Read More...]
Letter From Paris: Exhibition of Macke & Marc’s Art Unintentionally Makes Powerful Statement on European Current Affairs
The exhibition titled Franz Marc / August Macke. The Adventure of the Blue Rider (der Blaue Reiter) … [Read More...]
SCHOOLS
Legislators, Superintendents, Residents Express Universal Opposition to Forced School Regionalization
Special to ValleyNewsNow.com Over 100 people turned out for an Education and Regionalization … [Read More...]
Rep. Carney, Local School Superintendents Host Forum Tomorrow on School Regionalization, Education
State Rep. Devin Carney (R-23rd) in conjunction with the School Superintendents from Lyme-Old Lyme … [Read More...]
Gov. Lamont Amends Education Proposal on Shared Services; Encourages School Collaboration, Reallocation of Resources to Classroom
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE OFFICE OF GOVERNOR NED LAMONT– Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is … [Read More...]
BUSINESS
It’s ‘First Friday’ in Chester! Much to Enjoy at Shops, Galleries, Restaurants
CHESTER -- It’s May Daze on the First Friday of May in Chester! With shops and galleries open until … [Read More...]
Kyle Zrenda Joins Suisman Shapiro as Firm’s Newest Associate
AREAWIDE -- Kyle J. Zrenda has joined Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law as an associate on the … [Read More...]
Centerbrook Architects Promote Deep River Resident Batt to Associate
ESSEX – Centerbrook Architects & Planners has announced that Daniel Batt, AIA, LEED AP has been … [Read More...]
POLITICS
Carney Hosts Office Hours in Old Saybrook, 8-9am, June 24
State Reps. Devin Carney (R-23rd) and Jesse MacLachlan (R-35th) along with State Sen. Paul Formica … [Read More...]
Needleman Leads Senate Legislation to Hold Utility Companies Accountable, Improve Power Outage Response Time
AREAWIDE -- Yesterday, State Senator Norm Needleman (D-Essex) led the Senate’s passage of … [Read More...]
Gov. Lamont, Local Legislators Visit Dominion to Commend Millstone Agreement to Keep Nuclear Facility Open for Another 10 Years
AREAWIDE – On Monday, State Senator Norm Needleman (D-Essex), chair of the Energy & Technology … [Read More...]
UPCOMING EVENTS
All Youth — Boys and Girls — Invited to Join Chester/Deep River Cub Scout Pack 13
CHESTER & DEEP RIVER – Cub Scouting wants you! Now is the time to join the fun and excitement … [Read More...]
Estuary Offers Chair Massages, Wednesdays
OLD SAYBROOK -- The Estuary Council of Seniors 220 Main St Old Saybrook is offering Chair Massage by … [Read More...]
Sign up for Spanish! Classes Held Thursdays at Ivoryton Library
IVORYTON -- Sign up for weekly beginning Spanish classes starting at 4 p.m. on Thursdays at. … [Read More...]
Become a Middlesex Health Hospice Volunteer
MIDDLETOWN—Middlesex Health’s Hospice Program is looking for volunteers. Hospice volunteers are … [Read More...]
Chester Synagogue Hosts Exhibition of New Work by Locally Based, Nationally Acclaimed Sculptor Gilbert Boro, Through April 30
CHESTER -- When our souls become heavy with life’s burdens, art has the potential to soothe and … [Read More...]
Needleman Proposes New School Regionalization Plan
AREAWIDE -- Yesterday State Senator Norm Needleman (D-33rd) proposed a new plan for school … [Read More...]
Deep River Congregational Church Hosts 59th Annual Rummage Sale, Flea Market, Aug. 16-17
DEEP RIVER -- The 59th Annual Flea Market will be held at the Deep River Congregational Church on … [Read More...]
Take a Walk ‘Through the Garden Gate,’ June 15; Proceeds Benefit Ivoryton Library
IVORYTON -- It's spring (finally) and what better way to celebrate than a walk through some … [Read More...]
Ply the Waters of the Connecticut River Aboard the ‘Onrust’ Through October
ESSEX – The Connecticut River Museum (CRM) is currently hosting the Onrust, a re-creation of the … [Read More...]
Carney Hosts Office Hours in Old Saybrook, 8-9am, June 24
State Reps. Devin Carney (R-23rd) and Jesse MacLachlan (R-35th) along with State Sen. Paul Formica … [Read More...]
COLUMNISTS
Legal News You Can Use: Injured at Work? Should I Make a Worker’s Comp. Claim?
Sponsored Post from Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law Imagine that you're working at … [Read More...]
Letter From Paris: Seeing “Red” at the Grand Palais
The year 1917 in Russia marked a unique moment of history when art and revolution fused together … [Read More...]