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Centerbrook Business Launches New Product Line Bursting with Bubbles; Includes Jewelry Cleaner, Shower Aromatherapy, Calcium Supplement
ESSEX -- Centerbrook-based manufacturer Tower Laboratories Ltd., has launched a diverse line of effervescent health and personal care products. The line, called FizzBenefitz, includes Shine Better Jewelry Cleaner Shower Better Aromatherapy Well Better Vitamin C and Calcium Supplements … [Read More...]
Town of Essex Hosts Community Day, Sept. 29; All Welcome
ESSEX -- The Town of Essex hosts its 2nd Annual Community Day in Essex on Sunday, Sept. 29, from 12 to 3 p.m. at the Essex Fire Headquarters, 11 Saybrook Road, Essex. Community Day is an important day to come together and celebrate our First Responders and to promote volunteerism and positive … [Read More...]
America’s Favorite Comedy Whodunnit, ‘Shear Madness,’ Opens at Ivoryton Playhouse, Thursday
IVORYTON – Shear Madness, one of the most popular comedy productions in the world, is opening in Ivoryton on Sept. 18. This iconic production was first produced in Boston in 1980 and has been delighting audiences ever since with its unique blend of madcap improvisation and spine-tickling … [Read More...]
Jake Kulak & the LowDown, Winners of $10,000 “Foxwoods Battle of the Bands,” to Perform at 5th Annual ‘Cruise Blues & Brews’ Festival, Sept. 21
CHESTER -- The blues-rock power trio, Jake Kulak and the LowDown just won the “Battle of the Bands” $10,000 grand prize, sponsored by the Foxwood Resort Casino. The band has been wowing audiences all over the state. They have also won the CT Blues Society Band Challenge, they were voted Best Blues … [Read More...]
Essex Land Trust Earns National Recognition for Strong Commitment to Public Trust, Conservation Excellence
ESSEX – One thing that unites the country as a nation is land: Americans strongly support saving the open spaces they love. Since 1968 the Essex Land Trust has been doing just that for the people of Essex. Now the Essex Land Trust has announced it has achieved national recognition – joining a … [Read More...]
Ivoryton Lighting Manufacturer L.C. Doane Powers Facility with Sunlight
Longtime U.S. Military supplier in Ivoryton sees environmental, financial benefits of going solar IVORYTON -- The Connecticut Green Bank and the L.C. Doane Company have announced the closing of a financing agreement that will help the company expand existing solar systems on their roof. Verogy, a … [Read More...]
Kinship & Respite Fund Grants Available to Help Guardians With School Expenses
AREAWIDE -- With adults already thinking back-to-school, District of Saybrook Probate Judge Jeannine Lewis reminds court-appointed guardians to apply for grants for school supplies. The State of Connecticut Saybrook District Court includes the Towns of Chester, Deep River, Essex and Old Saybrook … [Read More...]
Essex Republican Town Committee Announces Candidates for Town Office; Fleming, Glowac to Run For BOS
ESSEX -- The Essex Republican Town Committee has fielded a slate of candidates who bring a variety of experience to the offices they seek. Their candidates pledge to listen to the residents of all three villages and provide services to them equally. Matt Fleming will bring his life experience to … [Read More...]
Kenny Peterson is Chester/Deep River Boy Scout Troop 13’s Newest Eagle Scout
CHESTER/DEEP RIVER -- Troop 13 - Scouts BSA congratulates Kenneth Andrew Peterson for earning the rank of Eagle Scout. An Eagle Scout Court of Honor was held for Kenny on June 9, 2019 at the Deep Valley Regional High School Cafeteria. To become an Eagle Scout, Peterson earned 43 merit badges and … [Read More...]
New Book Club Slated to Start at Ivoryton Library, Sept. 17
IVORYTON -- The Facts & Fibs Book Club will meet on the third Tuesday of every month beginning at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, at Ivoryton Library at 106 Main St. in Ivoryton. The discussions will last an hour and continue monthly through December. Each member will be responsible for obtaining … [Read More...]
Reading Uncertainly? ‘Identity’ by Francis Fukuyama
Stanford University’s Francis Fukuyama always challenges our minds. From his The End of History and the Last Man, addressing our futures after the end of the Cold War (1992), and continuing with The Origins of Political Order (2011) and Political Order and Political Decay (2014), two monster 600+ … [Read More...]
Death of Milton Allen of Essex Announced; Memorial Service Held in Old Lyme, Aug. 24
Milton Nicholas Allen 4-15-1927 - 5-29-2019 Milton Nicholas Allen, born in New York City on April 15, 1927, died in Essex, Connecticut on May 29, 2019. He and his wife, to whom he was married for 35 years, had moved to Essex in 2016. They had previously lived in Old Lyme, Connecticut from … [Read More...]
RECENT NEWS
Ivoryton Lighting Manufacturer L.C. Doane Powers Facility with Sunlight
Longtime U.S. Military supplier in Ivoryton sees environmental, financial benefits of going … [Read More...]
Kinship & Respite Fund Grants Available to Help Guardians With School Expenses
AREAWIDE -- With adults already thinking back-to-school, District of Saybrook Probate Judge Jeannine … [Read More...]
Kenny Peterson is Chester/Deep River Boy Scout Troop 13’s Newest Eagle Scout
CHESTER/DEEP RIVER -- Troop 13 - Scouts BSA congratulates Kenneth Andrew Peterson for earning the … [Read More...]
New Book Club Slated to Start at Ivoryton Library, Sept. 17
IVORYTON -- The Facts & Fibs Book Club will meet on the third Tuesday of every month beginning … [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...]
COMMUNITY
Reading Uncertainly? ‘Identity’ by Francis Fukuyama
Stanford University’s Francis Fukuyama always challenges our minds. From his The End of History and … [Read More...]
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...]
ARTS
America’s Favorite Comedy Whodunnit, ‘Shear Madness,’ Opens at Ivoryton Playhouse, Thursday
IVORYTON – Shear Madness, one of the most popular comedy productions in the world, is opening in … [Read More...]
Jake Kulak & the LowDown, Winners of $10,000 “Foxwoods Battle of the Bands,” to Perform at 5th Annual ‘Cruise Blues & Brews’ Festival, Sept. 21
CHESTER -- The blues-rock power trio, Jake Kulak and the LowDown just won the “Battle of the Bands” … [Read More...]
‘Cabaret’ Opens at Ivoryton Playhouse, Runs Through Sept. 1
IVORYTON – “There was a cabaret and there was a master of ceremonies and there was a city called … [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
Centerbrook Business Launches New Product Line Bursting with Bubbles; Includes Jewelry Cleaner, Shower Aromatherapy, Calcium Supplement
ESSEX -- Centerbrook-based manufacturer Tower Laboratories Ltd., has launched a diverse line of … [Read More...]
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...]
POLITICS
Essex Republican Town Committee Announces Candidates for Town Office; Fleming, Glowac to Run For BOS
ESSEX -- The Essex Republican Town Committee has fielded a slate of candidates who bring a variety … [Read More...]
Needleman, Libby Endorsed for Reelection by Essex DTC; Full Slate of Candidates Announced for November Election
ESSEX -- The Essex Democratic Town Committee met on Wednesday, July 17, to nominate candidates for … [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...]
UPCOMING EVENTS
Become a Middlesex Health Hospice Volunteer
MIDDLETOWN—Middlesex Health’s Hospice Program is looking for volunteers. Hospice volunteers are … [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...]
Estuary Offers Chair Massages, Wednesdays
OLD SAYBROOK -- The Estuary Council of Seniors 220 Main St Old Saybrook is offering Chair Massage by … [Read More...]
New Book Club Slated to Start at Ivoryton Library, Sept. 17
IVORYTON -- The Facts & Fibs Book Club will meet on the third Tuesday of every month beginning … [Read More...]
Jake Kulak & the LowDown, Winners of $10,000 “Foxwoods Battle of the Bands,” to Perform at 5th Annual ‘Cruise Blues & Brews’ Festival, Sept. 21
CHESTER -- The blues-rock power trio, Jake Kulak and the LowDown just won the “Battle of the Bands” … [Read More...]
America’s Favorite Comedy Whodunnit, ‘Shear Madness,’ Opens at Ivoryton Playhouse, Thursday
IVORYTON – Shear Madness, one of the most popular comedy productions in the world, is opening in … [Read More...]
Town of Essex Hosts Community Day, Sept. 29; All Welcome
ESSEX -- The Town of Essex hosts its 2nd Annual Community Day in Essex on Sunday, Sept. 29, from 12 … [Read More...]
COLUMNISTS
Reading Uncertainly? ‘Identity’ by Francis Fukuyama
Stanford University’s Francis Fukuyama always challenges our minds. From his The End of History and … [Read More...]
Talking Transportation: After Tolls Fail, What’s Plan B?
It seems pretty clear that Governor Lamont’s tolling idea is dead. The Republicans say “no way, … [Read More...]