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Chester to Hold Vote on Town Budget, Wednesday
CHESTER -- The Town of Chester will hold a vote to set the Fiscal Year 19/20 Budget, Wednesday, May 29th 7:30 p.m., in the Chester Town Hall, 2nd floor Community Room. Although Supervision and Region 4 Budget have been previously set, this vote will determine the budget for Chester Elementary School … [Read More...]
The Movie Man: ‘Game of Thrones’ Has Ended — What Did YOU Think of the Finale? And Will You Sign the Petition??
“What is dead may never die.” In spring of 2011 I saw advertisements for an upcoming fantasy show on IMDb, Game of Thrones. I did not pay much attention to it, but it did not take long for me to see its effect on everybody else. It became a phenomenon. Two years later, South Park aired an episode … [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 Bridge over Falls River on or before May 1. The bridge is located at the intersection of Lynn Road and East Pond Meadow Road. Construction will last from May to December with a detour in place for the … [Read More...]
Talking Transportation: The ‘Port Jeff’ Ferry – Mass Transit Making a Profit
Public transportation is a money-losing proposition. But Connecticut is home to one of the few profitable transit companies in the US. It’s not CT Transit or Metro-North, both of which are heavily subsidized. No, the operation that’s squarely in the black is the Bridgeport – Port Jefferson … [Read More...]
With Season Start of Essex Steam Train, Important Reminders About Railroad Crossing Safety
AREAWIDE -- With the Essex Steam Train season about to begin, motorists are asked to refresh their sense of caution at the many railroad crossings in the lower valley. At crossings with STOP signs, motorists are required by law to come to a complete stop before the white STOP line, and yield to … [Read More...]
Letter From Paris: As Notre Dame Burns, the World Mourns
On April 15, the world watched in shocked awe as the 850-year-old Notre Dame cathedral went up in flames. The emotion was immediate, intense and spread around the globe. Crowds of stunned people, who gathered on the banks of the Seine, many in tears, some singing religious hymns, gasped when the … [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) at the Musée de l'Orangerie is the exhibit to see this spring when in Paris. It is a festival of colors by two German artists, Macke (1887-1914) and Marc (1880-1916), who both died very young on the … [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 Committee, joined Governor Ned Lamont, Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz and leaders from Dominion Energy to visit Waterford’s Millstone nuclear facility. While there, Sen. Needleman and others … [Read More...]
Legislators, Superintendents, Residents Express Universal Opposition to Forced School Regionalization
Special to ValleyNewsNow.com Over 100 people turned out for an Education and Regionalization Forum at Old Saybrook Middle School on Thursday, April 11. The event was hosted by Rep. Devin Carney, (R-23rd), with Senators Paul Formica, (R-20th), and Norm Needleman, (D-33rd). While the two parties … [Read More...]
Letter From Paris: And So It Goes On … Brexit, That Is
"Order, Order!" barked John Bercow, Speaker of the House of Commons before announcing the results of the third-time-around vote on Theresa May's Brexit "deal" . "The ayes to the right 286, the noes to the left 344, the left have it." It was that fateful day, March 29 - chosen by the Prime … [Read More...]
Sen. Needleman Welcomes State Bonding for Old Saybrook Police Camera Reimbursements
OLD SAYBROOK -- State Senator Norm Needleman (D-33rd) announced yesterday that the State Bond Commission is expected to approve a significant reimbursement to the Old Saybrook Police Department for its purchase and implementation of police body cameras and video storage devices today. The State … [Read More...]
Letter From Paris: Present Pace of European Politics is Dizzying
The unity of Europe is being put to the test now more than ever: the deadline of the Brexit pushed back from March 29 to April 12 is heightening the uncertainty to an almost unbearable level, the visit of Chinese president Xi Jinping to Italy, Monaco and France is preoccupying several members of the … [Read More...]
RECENT NEWS
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...]
With Season Start of Essex Steam Train, Important Reminders About Railroad Crossing Safety
AREAWIDE -- With the Essex Steam Train season about to begin, motorists are asked to refresh their … [Read More...]
Talking Transportation: Connecticut’s Hometown Railroad
You might not realize it, but Connecticut is home to the world headquarters of a $5 billion … [Read More...]
Op-Ed: Forced Regionalization of Our Schools Will be a Disaster For Our Communities
This op-ed was submitted by Tina C. Gilbert of Lyme. It was also sent as a letter to State Senators … [Read More...]
Matthew Shafner Memorial Scholarship for Sons/Daughters of Disabled Workers Now Accepting Applications
The Disabled Workers’ Committee, a Connecticut-based, not-for-profit organization, whose mission is … [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
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...]
Essex Winter Series presents New Haven Symphony Orchestra with Violinist Tai Murray, Sunday
DEEP RIVER -- Essex Winter Series presents its Fenton Brown Emerging Artist Concert featuring the … [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
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...]
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...]
Legislators Host Informational Forum in Old Lyme on Tolls Tonight
AREAWIDE -- State Representatives Devin Carney (R-23rd), whose District includes Old Saybrook, and … [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...]
Chester to Hold Vote on Town Budget, Wednesday
CHESTER -- The Town of Chester will hold a vote to set the Fiscal Year 19/20 Budget, Wednesday, May … [Read More...]
COLUMNISTS
The Movie Man: ‘Game of Thrones’ Has Ended — What Did YOU Think of the Finale? And Will You Sign the Petition??
“What is dead may never die.” In spring of 2011 I saw advertisements for an upcoming fantasy show … [Read More...]
Talking Transportation: The ‘Port Jeff’ Ferry – Mass Transit Making a Profit
Public transportation is a money-losing proposition. But Connecticut is home to one of the few … [Read More...]