Deep River NewsLocal news for Deep River, CT continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Essex: Working to Guard Its Environment- May 31, 2008 This town, like others along the Connecticut River, takes special notice of its environment with a score of initiatives large and small that First Selectman Philip Miller believes can make a lasting difference ...http://www.topix.net/city/deep-river-ct/2008/05/essex-working-to-guard-its-environment?fro... UConn completes Gaines student center- May 29, 2008 There is no proper sign yet, just a blue piece of paper, taped to the door: The Devin T. Gaines Student Involvement & Activities Center.http://www.topix.net/city/deep-river-ct/2008/05/uconn-completes-gaines-student-center?from... Haddam Man Nominated In 36th House District Race- May 16, 2008 James Spallone of Essex in the 36th House District. Struck, 54, was the unanimous choice of nine delegates gathered for the nominating convention at La Vita Gustosa restaurant in East Haddam . via Hartford Couranthttp://www.topix.net/city/deep-river-ct/2008/05/haddam-man-nominated-in-36th-house-distric... The Buzz: Peter Lockyer- May 13, 2008 "Wouldn't it be funny to go back home and do something at the Ivoryton Playhouse" Valley Regional High School graduate Peter Lockyer has returned to his former stomping ground to star in the Ivoryton Playhouse production of"The Glass Menagerie." Who: Peter Lockyer, 34, of New York City. via The Dayhttp://www.topix.net/city/deep-river-ct/2008/05/the-buzz-peter-lockyer?fromrss=1 Expanding To Brownies- May 11, 2008 Old Lyme Gourmet Co., the makers of Deep River brand potato kettle chips and popcorn, is hoping to take a bite out of the brownie market with its Essex Bakehouse brownies. via Hartford Couranthttp://www.topix.net/city/deep-river-ct/2008/05/expanding-to-brownies?fromrss=1 An Evergreen Tree Stirs A Dispute In Deep River- May 9, 2008 The last remaining evergreen tree at Veterans Memorial Green has become the subject of a town meeting Thursday that could pit local veterans against a group of nearby property owners. First Selectman Richard Smith said that he scheduled the town meeting, set for 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium at town hall, in response to a petition submitted last week that had been signed by 56 registered voters. Signatures from 50 registered voters are needed to force a town meeting, although Smith said that he..http://www.topix.net/city/deep-river-ct/2008/05/an-evergreen-tree-stirs-a-dispute-in-deep-... Region 4 School Budget Plan Narrowly Rejected- May 7, 2008 "We respect the result and will consult with the boards of selectmen and boards of finance in each town to define a number that the communities will accept." A $16.32 million education budget for 2008-09 was narrowly rejected Tuesday in a three-town referendum.In the first referendum defeat for a Region 4 budget since 2001, the spending plan failed 357-340, with extremely low turnout for the eight hours of balloting. Essex voters supported the budget 166-95, but for the first time in several...http://www.topix.net/city/deep-river-ct/2008/05/region-4-school-budget-plan-narrowly-rejec... Housing Complex Gets Grant From Essex Savings Bank- May 4, 2008 "If it gets rolling, we'll go to five days a week" An $8,000 donation from Essex Savings Bank has put the Kirtland Commons housing complex for the elderly close to the funding needed for a commercial-grade kitchen.Joann Hourigan, executive director at the 26-unit complex at the northern end of Main Street, said Thursday that the bank has contributed the funds through its community investment program. Hourigan said that she approached bank officials after learning of a recent $15,000...http://www.topix.net/city/deep-river-ct/2008/05/housing-complex-gets-grant-from-essex-savi... Education Grant Proposal Advanced- May 2, 2008 "I think we at least deserved a heads-up" A proposal to use town funds for education grants for parents wishing to home-school or send their children to private or parochial schools drew a negative response Tuesday from parents and local school board members.First Selectman Tom Marsh told a group of about 30 residents gathered at the Chester Meeting House that he developed the proposal after consulting representatives of the Yankee Institute for Public Policy, a Hartford-based research group,..http://www.topix.net/city/deep-river-ct/2008/05/education-grant-proposal-advanced?fromrss=... |