Old Saybrook News

Old Saybrook The Old Saybrook Fire Department collected about 2,200 pounds in nonperishable food donations today as part of Gov.

The losing candidate for first selectman in Tuesday's election, who works as a state Supreme Court police officer, has been arrested on forgery and larceny charges related to the sale of a car.

Government Announcements Submitted by Town of Old Saybrook on 2009-11-05.   The Connecticut Chapter of the American Planning Association has selected the Founders Memorial Park Ad Hoc Committee of Old Saybrook as the recipient of the 2009 Community Development Award.

Clubs & Organizations Submitted by Patty Dowling , Shoreline Soup Kitchens, on 2009-11-05.   Patty Dowling The Men's Auxiliary of the Old Saybrook VFW Post 10153 donates $600 to the Shoreline Soup Kitchens and Pantries.

Voters re-elected Republican First Selectman Michael A. Pace for a sixth term Tuesday, but added a new face to the board of selectmen for the first time in 10 years, according to unofficial election returns.

Marshview Gallery Artist Reception Submitted by Marshview Gallery on 2009-11-02.   Provided by Marshview Gallery The work of Ann Cooney Agasi, of Old Lyme,will be featured in an exhibit at the Marshview Gallery at the Estuary Senior Center in Old Saybrook.

Will you be ready to help if a disaster occurs? Developing the skills needed to provide support during such disasters as floods, hurricanes, winter storms, car and airplane accidents, a house fire or ice storm takes time and education.

Old Saybrook High School Drama Department To Perform 'Arsenic and Old Lace' School Stuff Submitted by Old Saybrook Schools on 2009-10-30.   The Old Saybrook Drama Department presents "Arsenic and Old Lace" running nightly from Nov.

School Stuff Submitted by Old Saybrook Schools on 2009-10-30.   Over the past several years, the green initiative at Goodwin Elementary School has been building momentum thanks to a caring school community of environmentalists and coordinator, Jermain Lawrie.

Government Announcements Submitted by Larry Bonin on 2009-10-30.   Leaf pick-up is scheduled to begin the week of Nov.

Middletown 's Office of Emergency Management at 169 Cross St. and the Old Saybrook Fire Department at 310 Main St.

Old Saybrook The Connecticut River Area Health District opened an H1N1 vaccination hotline this morning, the first municipal and regional call center of its kind in the state, according to Old Saybrook Police Chief Michael A. Spera, who is also the town's director of emergency management.

People Submitted by Claudia Van Nes on 2009-10-27.   Lary Bloom came home from his tour of duty in Vietnam safely.

The magazine's November issue ranked the 23 towns with that population based on statistics in education, crime, economy, cost of living and leisure activities.

Old Saybrook's 12th Annual Haunted Hayride has been postponed due to the weather.

Seven candidates are vying for five seats on the Board of Education this fall. Each brings a unique perspective to the table, whether through the candidate's time on the board, his or her profession or with experience as a parent of a child who went to the public schools.

Old Saybrook - A Volkswagen convertible parked outside Pat's Kountry Kitchen caught on fire this morning and sustained extensive damage, but the restaurant itself was not affected and remains open.

People Submitted by Nadine Jerbi on 2009-10-20.   Valley Shore Assembly of God Church announces a raffle drawing set for Nov.

State police have identified the kidnapping and shooting suspect who shot and killed himself Sunday in Essex as Robert Finkeldey, 24, of Old Saybrook .

Clubs & Organizations Submitted by Jerry Lipchus on 2009-10-19.   Left to right: Fire Chief Jim Long, Fireman Peter Krauss, Exchange President Andy Scott, Fire Chief Clark Maxson, and Fireman Vernon Skau.