TOP STORIES
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...]
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...]
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...]
CT Shoreline Fire Departments Host Food Drive, April 27; Benefits Shoreline Soup Kitchens
AREAWIDE -- For the eighth year in succession, Connecticut shoreline fire departments will host a one-day food drive on Saturday, April 27, to collect non-perishable food for shoreline residents in need. The local fire stations will be open to receive donations of non-perishable food on April 27, … [Read More...]
Celebrate Beavers with Essex Land Trust, April 27
ESSEX -- The Essex Conservation Commission is celebrating Beaver Day on Saturday, April 27, with a rain date of Sunday, April 28. The Commission will be host a tour of Quarry Pond at 7:15 p.m. (prior to sunset.) Attendees are requested to wear boots. Beavers are nocturnal animals that tend to … [Read More...]
See “near orbit: in state, on paper” at Melanie Carr Gallery Through April 28
ESSEX -- The Melanie Carr Gallery presents “near orbit: in state, on paper,” an exhibition curated by Connecticut artist and curator Eric Litke. It showcases recent works in a dynamic range of content and material by nine artists who live and work primarily in Connecticut, with the addition of one … [Read More...]
Four Yacht Clubs Host Connecticut River Leukemia Cup Regatta, May 4-5; Registration Now Open
ESSEX -- The Essex Corinthian, Essex, Frostbite and Pettipaug Yacht Clubs present the Second Annual Connecticut River Leukemia Cup Regatta, a two-day one-design river regatta scheduled for May 4 and 5. Following the successful first edition of the Connecticut River One-Design Leukemia Cup in 2018, … [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...]
Replacement of Lynn Road Bridge to Start May 1, Detours Planned
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...]
Shoreline Arts Alliance Now Accepting Applications for ‘Scholarships in the Arts: Top Talent’
AREAWIDE -- Shoreline Arts Alliance announces the opening of applications for the 39th annual Scholarships in the Arts: Top Talent. This program is open to juniors and seniors residing within Shoreline Arts Alliance’s 24 town region and who want to pursue an education in the arts. Applicants can … [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
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...]
CT Shoreline Fire Departments Host Food Drive, April 27; Benefits Shoreline Soup Kitchens
AREAWIDE -- For the eighth year in succession, Connecticut shoreline fire departments will host a … [Read More...]
Celebrate Beavers with Essex Land Trust, April 27
ESSEX -- The Essex Conservation Commission is celebrating Beaver Day on Saturday, April 27, with a … [Read More...]
Replacement of Lynn Road Bridge to Start May 1, Detours Planned
WESTBROOK/ESSEX -- The Town of Westbrook will begin the season long replacement of the Lynn Road … [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...]
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
See “near orbit: in state, on paper” at Melanie Carr Gallery Through April 28
ESSEX -- The Melanie Carr Gallery presents “near orbit: in state, on paper,” an exhibition curated … [Read More...]
Shoreline Arts Alliance Now Accepting Applications for ‘Scholarships in the Arts: Top Talent’
AREAWIDE -- Shoreline Arts Alliance announces the opening of applications for the 39th annual … [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
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...]
New Driver Education School Opens Serving Local Area, ‘APC Driving’ Offers a “Boutique” Approach
OLD LYME -- APC Driving has opened its doors at 19 Halls Rd. in the Old Lyme Marketplace near The … [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...]
Four Yacht Clubs Host Connecticut River Leukemia Cup Regatta, May 4-5; Registration Now Open
ESSEX -- The Essex Corinthian, Essex, Frostbite and Pettipaug Yacht Clubs present the Second Annual … [Read More...]
Celebrate Beavers with Essex Land Trust, April 27
ESSEX -- The Essex Conservation Commission is celebrating Beaver Day on Saturday, April 27, with a … [Read More...]
CT Shoreline Fire Departments Host Food Drive, April 27; Benefits Shoreline Soup Kitchens
AREAWIDE -- For the eighth year in succession, Connecticut shoreline fire departments will host a … [Read More...]
COLUMNISTS
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 … [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 … [Read More...]