Person of the Week • Published Nov 29, 2023 08 am
By Eric O'Connell
Annually, the Westbrook Foundation provides grants and scholarships to various nonprofits and institutions in Westbrook. As a member of the foundation’s board, An-Ming Tr...
Person of the Week • Published Nov 22, 2023 08 am
By Eric O'Connell
When people make their way to the Starlight Festival in downtown Old Saybrook on Dec. 2, in addition to the holiday merriment, attendees will have an opportunity to send ...
Person of the Week • Published Nov 15, 2023 08 am
By Eric O'Connell
For Michelle Centore, it was love at first sight when she walked into Westbrook Public Library. That feeling has never left, as Michelle now serves as the Library Directo...
Person of the Week • Published Nov 07, 2023 01 pm
By Eric O'Connell
Like seemingly everywhere along the shoreline, pickleball has exploded in popularity in Westbrook. One of the people responsible for spreading that popularity is Kevin Mc...
Person of the Week • Published Oct 11, 2023 09 am
By Eric O'Connell
Between raising awareness of environmental issues and assisting people with disabilities, Christine Picklo has made helping her community a key part of her life over the ...
Person of the Week • Published Oct 03, 2023 12 pm
By Eric O'Connell
Last month, the town of Westbrook officially welcomed a new member: full-time Zoning Enforcement Officer (ZEO) Eric Salmon.
At a Board of Selectman meeting on Aug. 8, Fir...
Person of the Week • Published Sep 19, 2023 02 pm
By Eric O'Connell
For close to three decades, Brenda Partyka has been helping Old Saybrook’s children build their confidence and life skills through the town’s wilderness camp.
Brenda can ...
Person of the Week • Published Sep 13, 2023 03 pm
By Eric O'Connell
On Sept. 23, Shoreline Theater Academy/Kidz Konnection in Clinton will hold a very special performance titled Cycle of the Sun. The musical is an original story written b...
Person of the Week • Published Sep 06, 2023 11 am
By Eric O'Connell
For over 20 years, the person leading Westbrook’s Parks and Recreation Department has been Parks and Recreation Director Rich Annino.
“Basically, I provide the programmi...
Person of the Week • Published Sep 05, 2023 02 pm
By John Lecardo
This summer across the shoreline within the Deep River Horseshoe League, one of the biggest stories of the campaign was the rapid and meteoric rise and emergence of a you...
Person of the Week • Published Aug 23, 2023 06 am
By Eric O'Connell
On Thursday, Sept. 14, North Branford’s Caruso-Bode family will host its 25th annual fundraiser for the Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA). Emceeing the event w...
Person of the Week • Published Aug 17, 2023 07 am
By Eric O'Connell
For over 30 years and at two different locations, librarian assistant Jan Swanson has been one of the most popular mainstays at The Henry Carter Hull Library.
Jan has bee...
Person of the Week • Published Aug 09, 2023 07 am
By Eric O'Connell
“I could feel it was a good fit for me,” Justin Alessio says about working in Old Saybrook. Since May, Justin has worked as a program coordinator in Old Saybrook’s Youth ...
Person of the Week • Published Aug 03, 2023 09 am
By Rita Christopher
Clint Reid calls the Community Foundation of Middlesex County (CFMC) a force multiplier, and as chair of the board of directors, he is not talking the language of “Star W...
Person of the Week • Published Aug 02, 2023 11 am
By Eric O'Connell
For the past 28 years, the person most concerned with protecting Westbrook’s natural resources has been Environmental Planner Heidi Wallace.
Growing up, Heidi always knew...
Person of the Week • Published Jul 18, 2023 12 pm
By Eric O'Connell
Whether it’s helping people find the documents they need as the assistant town clerk in Clinton or helping in an emergency as an EMT in Killingworth, Lisa Barbour looks f...
Person of the Week • Published Jul 11, 2023 11 am
By Eric O'Connell
For the past year, the most popular duo walking down the hallway in The Morgan School has been Student Resource Officer (SRO) Brian Corbin and his partner, Jagger, the th...
Person of the Week • Published Jul 04, 2023 07 am
By Eric O'Connell
After almost 20 years in Clinton, Joe Carapella found out that it’s never too late to get involved. For the past two years, Joe has been volunteering with the Human Servi...
Person of the Week • Published Jun 30, 2023 09 am
Olivia Palumbo picked up a tennis racquet for the first time as a freshman in high school during her first practice with the Westbrook girls’ tennis team and hasn’t looke...
Person of the Week • Published Jun 20, 2023 08 am
By Maria Cipriano
As a coach, painting a legacy takes time and experience. Being around a sport you love to mentor others and help them grow their game often makes for success. All of this...
Person of the Week • Published Jun 20, 2023 08 am
By Eric O'Connell
Gina Johnson was tired of going to the same old networking events over and over. In looking for a new way to network while also helping out the community, Gina took matte...
Person of the Week • Published Jun 13, 2023 12 pm
Sometimes natural talent is prevalent, whether that be in a sport or other activity. The Westbrook baseball team, despite having a tough spring in which they finished the...
Person of the Week • Published Jun 13, 2023 12 pm
By Eric O'Connell
On May 20, volunteers came out to clean the public beaches of Old Saybrook, Old Lyme, and Westbrook. The event was part of the Rotary Day of Service organized locally by ...
Person of the Week • Published Jun 06, 2023 08 am
By Eric O'Connell
“This is my sixth book, but it’s special because it’s about the place I love the most,” Frances Russell says. The former first selectman and teacher has written a new boo...
Person of the Week • Published May 30, 2023 12 pm
When Westbrook athletics is in need, the Boosters are there. Westbrook Athletic Boosters President Ken Brajczewski says it is an honor and privilege to provide both the h...
Person of the Week • Published May 30, 2023 12 pm
By Eric O'Connell
In an effort to increase cooperation and advocate for the needs of business owners in town, Tabatha Black started a networking group that seeks to make its presence felt ...
Person of the Week • Published May 23, 2023 01 pm
By Eric O'Connell
Like many high school kids, Davis Walker is fascinated by cars. Unlike many high school kids, Davis is turning that fascination into charity by organizing a car show on S...
Person of the Week • Published May 16, 2023 07 am
By Eric O'Connell
“I just really like learning the history of things,” Marcy Fuller says. It’s a quality that has served her well as the president of the Westbrook Historical Society.
Marc...
Person of the Week • Published May 11, 2023 07 am
By Eric O'Connell
To celebrate the diverse heritage and talents of Old Saybrook students, an international artist came to town and painted a mural. Matt Johnson, a graduate of Old Saybrook...
Person of the Week • Published May 02, 2023 08 am
By Eric O'Connell
When it comes to finding a way to support the kids and families of Westbrook, Mallory DePalermo, the program coordinator for Westbrook Youth and Family Services (WYFS), i...
Person of the Week • Published Apr 26, 2023 08 am
By Eric O'Connell
Last year, Dylan Walter was informed about one of the top issues facing Clinton: the high rate of suicide in town, particularly among young men. To help combat the issue,...
Person of the Week • Published Apr 25, 2023 08 am
By Maria Cipriano
Point guards are quite literally the playmakers on a basketball court. They run the offense, find open teammates and execute smooth plays. Ryan Engels embraced this role ...
Person of the Week • Published Apr 18, 2023 08 am
By Eric O'Connell
The music programs of the Westbrook Public Schools have delighted audiences and provided opportunities for countless students over the years. To help support those progra...
Person of the Week • Published Apr 11, 2023 07 am
By Maria Cipriano
Being a multi-sport athlete can pose challenges in itself, especially when it comes to balance, motivation and overall skill. Elliot Koplas excelled in all three of those...
Person of the Week • Published Apr 11, 2023 07 am
By Eric O'Connell
Last December, Morgan School senior Iris Dunham decided that she wanted to do some kind of event to raise awareness about the importance of mental health. Five months lat...
Person of the Week • Published Apr 06, 2023 06 am
By Eric O'Connell
When Clinton resident Brett Martin sat down to write his senior thesis, he thought he was just completing one last college assignment. Instead, Brett ended up turning his...
Person of the Week • Published Mar 30, 2023 07 am
By Eric O'Connell
“When I was younger, I definitely basically lived in the library,” Matthew Capece says with a laugh. It’s fitting then that now that he’s older, Matthew has a job as Henr...
Person of the Week • Published Mar 28, 2023 11 am
By Maria Cipriano
A mascot is meant to bring good luck or to symbolize a particular group or organization. Having a mascot can often be helpful for a sports team to get the crowd to show t...
Person of the Week • Published Mar 21, 2023 07 am
By Eric O'Connell
Have you ever missed a local event such as a high school game or town meeting only to catch the replay on Valley Shore Community Television (VSCTV)? One of the people res...
Person of the Week • Published Mar 17, 2023 07 am
By Eric O'Connell
Every year, Morgan School graduates are treated to one last hurrah as a group on graduation night, thanks to Project Graduation. With three months remaining until graduat...
Person of the Week • Published Mar 07, 2023 06 am
By Eric O'Connell
Whether it’s teaching middle schoolers science or being president of the Clinton Lions Club, Charlene Best is committed to serving the Clinton community.
Five years ago, ...
Person of the Week • Published Mar 05, 2023 06 am
By Eric O'Connell
“It’s going to be a new chapter in my life, that’s for sure.”
Recently, Nancy Morin was voted to be the next president of the Old Saybrook Rotary Club. While she might no...
Person of the Week • Published Feb 28, 2023 08 am
By Maria Cipriano
Having to balance academics with playing sports is no easy feat. For Jack Ford, he makes the most of his time on the hockey rink while also excelling in the classroom, so...
Person of the Week • Published Feb 23, 2023 10 am
By Eric O'Connell
Supporting local businesses is the primary goal of the Clinton Chamber of Commerce. One of the people who help make sure that goal is met is Administrative Assistant to t...
Person of the Week • Published Feb 14, 2023 08 am
By Eric O'Connell
You could call Peg Farley the “go-to” person when it comes to working with kids in Old Saybrook. Peg, a registered behavior technician, is the director of the Homework Cl...
Person of the Week • Published Feb 10, 2023 08 am
By Maria Cipriano
Being a three-sport athlete in high school can be a challenge and also hard to balance. For senior Vin Naccarato, it has been a seamless task, as he has been a major asse...
Person of the Week • Published Feb 09, 2023 08 am
By Eric O'Connell
Every spring, high school seniors obsess and stress over college applications. In Clinton, the person helping guide those seniors is Karyn O’Beirn.
By job title, Karyn is...
Person of the Week • Published Jan 31, 2023 10 am
By Eric O'Connell
Editor’s Note: At the time of publication, Lynn Hidek intended to step down from the Board of Police Commissioners in February. She has since decided to remain on the...
Person of the Week • Published Jan 24, 2023 08 am
By Eric O'Connell
If an advertisement for an Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce event has caught your eye in recent months, it’s all thanks to Hannah Stella.
Hannah joined the Chamber as the...
Person of the Week • Published Jan 18, 2023 08 am
By Maria Cipriano
On Dec. 1, the Westbrook boys’ basketball team started their season, with their first game taking place on Jan. 15 against Coginchaug. The final score of the game was 74-...
