Old Saybrook News

American Girl Holiday Event Biz Buzz Submitted by Claudia Mathison, Emerson & Cook Book Store, on 2009-11-27.   Claudia Mathison Join Claudia Mathison for Felicity Merriman's Holiday Tea and Crafts at Emerson and Cook Book Store on Dec.

The waiting list for subsidized housing at Saye Brooke Village, the sole senior housing complex in town, is at least 80 people long and currently closed to new applicants, according to property administrator Kathleen Koch.

Police Wednesday arrested one of several suspects that they say stole expensive side-view mirrors from cars parked outside churches and restaurants.

Clubs & Organizations Submitted by Nancy Geromin , Shoreline Soup Kitchen & Pantries , on 2009-11-25.   You can help the Shoreline Soup Kitchen and Pantries continue to fill a very real need and get a few hours of musical entertainment.

Religious Life Submitted by Nadine Pone , Valley Shore Assembly of God, on 2009-11-24.   Valley Shore Assembly of God's Paul Olearnick Fundraiser in Old Saybrook raised over $28,500, which included raffle prize money, in the weeks before Thanksgiving.

Submitted by Estuary Council of Seniors, Inc. on 2009-11-23.   The Estuary's Marshview Gallery released its first calendar, the theme being "evocative of scenes and life in the valley-shoreline area we serve." Calendars are available for $10 at Sachen Cards & Party Shop in Guilford; R.J. Julia's in Madison; Florence Griswold Museum, Turning ...

The playoffs have been expanded, according to a CIAC press release Thursday. The CIAC Board of Control approved the plan of the Football Committe to go to four divisions and have 32 teams participate.There's probably more good here than bad.

Religious Life Submitted by Lynne Skinner, Amazing Grace Bible Book Store, on 2009-11-20.   On Saturday, December 5th, from noon to 4 p.m., Amazing Grace Bible Book and Gift Store in Old Saybrook is honored to host Christian author Dr.

Vinal Technical High School to Hold Tours for Prospective 9th Graders School Stuff Submitted by Vinal Technical High School , Vinal Technical High School , on 2009-11-20.   Vinal Technical High School, at 60 Daniels Street in Middletown, will be offering a tour for prospective 9th grade students and their parents on Wednesday, December 16, from ...

When she retired from the television business two years ago, well-known news anchor Janet Peckinpaugh said she had many ideas about what to do next.

 A Connecticut woman has been arrested in connection with the death of her 57-year-old boyfriend, who was run over by a car in Old Saybrook last year.  Police charged 50-year-old Elena Hernandez of Manchester with felony evading responsibility, but stopped short of accusing her of running over Felix Diaz of Middletown in a hotel parking lot. 

A 51-year-old woman was charged Saturday in connection with a yearlong untimely death investigation by the Old Saybrook Police Department.

A year after finding a Middletown man mortally injured and unresponsive after being struck by car in a motel parking lot, police on Saturday arrested the man's girlfriend.

The state's recent "Day of Caring & Compassion" garnered more than 25 tons of food at the 15 fire station/collection centers throughout Connecticut.

The Westbrook Drum Corps will hold a food drive on the town green in Westbrook on Saturday, Nov.

Police in Old Saybrook said a tractor-trailer crash has closed the exit ramp on Route 9 South for Interstate 95 North.

Submitted by Estuary Council of Seniors on 2009-11-09.   A diabetes support group, hosted by Tina Belmont the Old Saybrook town nurse, will be meeting the second Thursday of every month at 9 a.m. at the Estuary Regional Senior Center, 220 Main St.

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.