Essex News

Know what's better than a tavern? A taverne. There's something about that extra "e" that says "beer, grog, stew, warmth, repeat." Last weekend's dreadful weather demanded all of the above, so we headed out to Oliver's Restaurant and Taverne in Essex, home of dressed-up pub fare, many a beer, and a frequent stop for local musicians.

The Essex lawn signs pictured along Main Street, opposite Champline Square, along Grove Street and next to Book Hill Road.

Voters at the May 21 annual budget meeting will consider a proposed $12.32 million spending plan for 2013-2014 that includes an unusual one-half mill decrease in the town's property tax rate.

The Connecticut Office of Tourism is asking people to vote online for the Connecticut town they think best embodies the Yankee spirit of innovation, inspiration and original ideas.

That parade, which takes place Saturday at 2 p.m. in front of town hall, commemorates the so-called "Burning of the Ships" - the infamous day in April 1814 when British marines stormed the town and set fire to more than two dozen ships in the harbor.

REGION 4 - Voters of Chester, Deep River and Essex approved a $17,776,120 Region 4 education budget for 2013-2014 Tuesday on a 274-145 vote in an eight hour referendum.

The historic 1814 British Raid on Essex comes to life in Essex Village and at the Connecticut River Museum on Saturday, May 11.

The Sailing Masters of 1812 will hold their 46th Annual 'Burning of the Ships' Parade on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. beginning at the town hall through downtown Essex, CT.

The town of Essex offers many things to residents and visitors. Great shopping in its charming downtown district; historic points of interest thanks to its proximity to the Connecticut River; and hundreds of acres of preserved open space, courtesy of the Essex Land Trust.

Robert John Baldwin, "Grandad" to six grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren, died peacefully in his sleep on April 23, at age 97 after a full and active life.

Rammed off the road by a car that had led police on a high speed pursuit from Old Saybrook into Westbrook earlier this month, state police Detective Scott Wisner was reaching for his handgun, which had fallen on the floor, when he was shot in the shoulder.

On Thursday, May 9 at 5:30 p.m., the Connecticut River Museum's Boathouse Gallery and Education Center will be the setting for Songs from the War of 1812 , a special program presented by historian and musician Rick Spencer.

State Senator Art Linares joined a well attended lunch on Thursday at the Estuary Council of Seniors at 200 Main Street in Old Saybrook.

Three southeastern Connecticut communities will be among 10 recipients of a total of $49,645 in America the Beautiful grants for urban forestry projects, the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection announced Thursday.

The new Deschapelles Library will bring books and programs to children who cannot afford the tuition needed to attend private schools Sister Cities Essex Haiti is presenting the film, Welcome to Deschapelles, Our Sister City, at the Essex Library on Friday, May 10, at 7 p.m. The 35 minute film, by Essex artist Brenda Floyd and her son Logan, tells ... (more)

A proposed $6,967,461 town government budget and a proposed $7,634,917 appropriation for Essex Elementary School drew a generally quiet response Monday from residents at the annual budget hearing.