News • Published Apr 22, 2024 12 pm
By Eric O'Connell
Voters can approve or reject a proposed total budget of $51,440,046 at a referendum on Tuesday, May 14. Polls will be open from noon to 8 p.m. at Old Saybrook High School...
News • Published Apr 16, 2024 11 am
By Eric O'Connell
The next phase of Main Street Connections Park construction is underway, and officials expect it to be finished by the end of May. The move will provide more recreational...
News • Published Apr 12, 2024 11 am
By Eric O'Connell
It’s not just the locals who are enchanted with the region’s charm. Recently, a short film called Shoulder Season was shot on location in Westbrook, Old Saybrook, and Dee...
News • Published Apr 09, 2024 12 pm
By Eric O'Connell
The town is seeking permission to acquire the property at 155 Ingham Hill Road for $93,555. The Planning Commission voted unanimously at its meeting on April 3 to approv...
Photo Galleries • Published Apr 02, 2024 03 pm
By Wes Bunnell
Visitors to the Old Saybrook Dairy Queen on their first day of their 2024 schedule
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News • Published Mar 28, 2024 01 pm
By Eric O'Connell
After being appointed to a state position, Selectman Matt Pugliese has announced he would be donating his stipend to various community initiatives to comply with a regula...
News • Published Mar 25, 2024 03 pm
By Eric O'Connell
Do you have an opinion on the staffing and retention issues in the Old Saybrook Police Department (OSPD)? The consulting company charged with conducting a study on the de...
News • Published Mar 21, 2024 12 am
It’s time to strike up the band and give a resounding “Hip hip hooray!” for the volunteers who are showing up and doing something good throughout Middlesex County. These ...
News • Published Mar 18, 2024 10 am
By Eric O'Connell
For the first time in decades, the town of Old Saybrook has a new town attorney. At a March 13 Board of Selectmen (BOS) meeting, the board unanimously voted to appoint Be...
News • Published Mar 11, 2024 11 am
By Eric O'Connell
At a public hearing on March 4, Old Saybrook residents received a presentation on the current status of the proposed town budget. The Board of Finance (BOF) will now deli...
News • Published Mar 11, 2024 11 am
By Eric O'Connell
The Police Commission chair reiterated the reasons for the upcoming study of the Old Saybrook Police Department (OSPD) study conducted by the Police Executive Research Fo...
News • Published Feb 29, 2024 12 pm
By Eric O'Connell
Old Saybrook’s search for a new Superintendent of Schools has come to an end. On Feb. 21, the Old Saybrook Board of Education unanimously voted to appoint Christopher Dre...
News • Published Feb 23, 2024 01 pm
By Eric O'Connell
An initial $51,440,042 budget proposal in Old Saybrook for 2024-’25 calls for an increase of $1,163,298 over the previous year’s spending, an increase of 2.31%.The propos...
News • Published Feb 22, 2024 03 pm
By Eric O'Connell
According to a press release from Old Saybrook public schools, the Board of Education unanimously voted on Feb. 21 to appoint Christopher Drezek as the new Superintendent...
News • Published Feb 20, 2024 12 pm
By Eric O'Connell
In an effort to increase understanding between the public and members of the police department, Old Saybrook Police Chief Michael Spera is looking to host a town meeting ...
News • Published Feb 16, 2024 05 pm
Press Release from The Estuary
The Estuary, a pioneer in providing comprehensive senior services and a regional leader in the Meals on Wheels program, is thrilled to anno...
News • Published Feb 09, 2024 02 pm
By Eric O'Connell
The plaintiffs that appealed the approval of Fine Fettle’s Old Saybrook location have filed a motion to withdraw their appeal.
Last month, Fine Fettle. a retail cannabis ...
News • Published Feb 02, 2024 12 pm
By Eric O'Connell
Though the November state elections seem far off, one candidate has already declared his candidacy. Republican Jeff Duigou is running for State Senator for the 33rd Distr...
News • Published Jan 29, 2024 09 am
By Eric O'Connell
Mark the calendar and start your appetite: The 27th annual Chili Fest is coming to Main Street from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 2.
Chili Fest is an annual tradition...
News • Published Jan 25, 2024 02 pm
By Eric O'Connell
In Old Saybrook, a new company looks to make headway in the emerging and important field of carbon recycling.
Two years ago, Will Hessert helped cofound BluSky, a carbon ...
News • Published Jan 24, 2024 02 pm
By Eric O'Connell
In a 705-74 vote, electors overwhelmingly approved using an appropriation of $98,790 to hire the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) to conduct a study of the Old Sayb...
News • Published Jan 09, 2024 03 pm
By Eric O'Connell
Old Saybrook’s first retail marijuana store will open at 233 Boston Post Road on Friday, Jan. 19. The store will be available for pre-sale and appointment pick-ups or del...
News • Published Jan 08, 2024 02 pm
By Eric O'Connell
A referendum meeting has been called for Monday, Jan. 22 to allow voters to approve or reject an appropriation of $98,790 to hire the Police Executive Research Forum (PER...
News • Published Dec 28, 2023 12 am
Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries (SSKP) announced the delivery of a new truck, generously funded with equal contributions of $10,000 each by all 11 towns served by SSKP...
News • Published Dec 26, 2023 12 pm
By Eric O'Connell
2023 was a year that brought a lot to Old Saybrook. There were controversial moments, highs, lows, and everything in between. The highlights from the year are below:
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News • Published Dec 21, 2023 03 pm
By Eric O'Connell
The operators behind the retail cannabis store at 233 Boston Post Road in Old Saybrook are hoping to open its doors soon, even in the face of a legal challenge, though an...
News • Published Dec 15, 2023 02 pm
By Eric O'Connell
The Town of Old Saybrook has announced that William “Bill” Claffey has been selected to be the next director of Public Works. Claffey replaces former director Larry Bonin...
News • Published Dec 14, 2023 12 am
The end of a year brings family, friends, and celebrations galore. It also brings a sense of gratitude, thanks, and the opportunity to give back. The Community Foundation...
Photo Galleries • Published Dec 13, 2023 03 pm
By Wes Bunnell
Old Saybrook defeated Shepaug Valley 4-1 to claim the 2023 Class S CIAC Boys Soccer Championship at Trinity Health Stadium in Hartford on Nov 19.
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News • Published Dec 13, 2023 07 am
Old Saybrook held its Torchlight Parade on Dec. 9, featuring fife and drum corps along with Christmas-themed floats and music. The parade has been a tradition for over 50...
News • Published Dec 11, 2023 03 pm
By Eric O'Connell
At a Board of Finance (BOF) meeting on Dec. 5, the board voted six to one to approve a recommendation from the Police Commission to appropriate $98,790 to hire the Police...
News • Published Dec 05, 2023 03 pm
By Eric O'Connell
An update on the findings of the economic development study of the Route 1 East/Mariner’s Way corridor was given on Nov. 27. A final report will be given in January thoug...
News • Published Dec 05, 2023 03 pm
By Eric O'Connell
At a Board of Selectmen (BOS) meeting on Nov. 28, First Selectman Carl Fortuna announced that the Acton Public Library (APL) had been awarded a $2 million grant from the ...
News • Published Nov 28, 2023 02 pm
By Eric O'Connell
Batter Up! The building at 119 Spencer Plains Road in Old Saybrook has been purchased by Lumber 2 Leather, a baseball and softball training company, for $ 1,000,000.
A pr...
News • Published Nov 20, 2023 09 am
By Eric O'Connell
An update on the findings of the economic development study of the Route 1 East/Mariner’s Way corridor will be given immediately following the annual town meeting schedul...
News • Published Nov 17, 2023 11 am
By Eric O'Connell
The third annual Old Saybrook Starlight Festival will be held. This year, the festivities are on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 2 to 6 p.m.
The Starlight Festival is a relatively...
News • Published Nov 16, 2023 12 am
We all know that we are a community that cares and supports the critical services of our nonprofits. The Community Foundation of Middlesex County (CFMC) witnesses this ev...
News • Published Nov 15, 2023 07 am
Santa Claus and Candy the Elf welcome Olivia Boyer, age 5, to St. Paul Lutheran Church in Old Saybrook on Nov. 11 for their 11th annual Christmas fair featuring crafts, w...
Local News • Published Nov 10, 2023 04 pm
By Eric O'Connell
On Election Day, Nov. 7, Old Saybrook voters made their voices heard at the polls. Not much will change at the top of the ballot as the entire Board of Selectmen (BOS) ra...
News • Published Nov 03, 2023 09 am
By Eric O'Connell
OLD SAYBROOK
The rumors are true: Thimble Island Brewing Company will be opening an Old Saybrook location at 75 Main Street in the near future.
At a Board of Selectm...
News • Published Oct 27, 2023 03 pm
By Eric O'Connell
OLD SAYBROOK
Old Saybrook First Selectman Carl Fortuna announced that Public Works Director Lawrence Bonin has decided to retire after being reinstated into his posi...
News • Published Oct 27, 2023 03 pm
By Eric O'Connell
OLD SAYBROOK
A proposal to bring a Whole Foods Market to Old Saybrook is one step closer to a reality after the Inland Wetlands and Watercourse Commission (IWWC) una...
News • Published Oct 23, 2023 04 pm
The First Church of Christ in Saybrook Shoreline Early Learning Center and Cub Scout Pack 21 hosted over 600 visitors during their Community Halloween Spooktacular on Oct...
News • Published Oct 16, 2023 12 pm
By Eric O'Connell
With Election Day just around the corner on Tuesday, Nov. 7, Old Saybrook voters are ready to make their voices heard at the polls.
Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. a...
News • Published Oct 16, 2023 10 am
Shore Publishing’s 2023 Beacon Awards were held on Oct. 10 at Woodwinds in Branford, honoring 15 individuals who selflessly step up to help fulfill the shoreline communit...
News • Published Oct 06, 2023 04 pm
By Eric O'Connell
OLD SAYBROOK
The Inland Wetlands and Watercourse Commission (IWWC) is expected to vote on an application to build a Whole Foods at 1654 Boston Post Road at its Oct. ...
News • Published Oct 06, 2023 04 pm
By Eric O'Connell
OLD SAYBROOK
On Sept. 27, Old Saybrook Superintendent Jan Perruccio announced she would retire from her position in March 2024. A search firm will be used to find a ...
News • Published Sep 18, 2023 02 pm
By Eric O'Connell
The 59th annual Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce Arts and Crafts Festival will return to the Town Green on Saturday, Sept. 30, and Sunday, Oct. 1. The festival features o...
Local News • Published Sep 09, 2023 08 am
By Eric O'Connell
A boat crash off the coast of Old Saybrook on Sept. 4 led to the hospitalization of four people. An investigation is ongoing.
According to Paul Copleman, a media relation...
News • Published Sep 05, 2023 12 pm
By Eric O'Connell
According to a report by the New Haven Register, earlier this summer, the Town of Old Saybrook reached a nearly $250,000 settlement with a man who said he was bitten by a...
