Archive for April, 2009

Mmmmm… something smells good

by: admin April 21, 2009
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The evening also will include a mini-silent auction featuring “spring-themed” items. And for your dining pleasure, music by the Blackledge Music Quartet.

It’s the 35th annual Gas & Steam Engine Show

by: admin April 21, 2009
The 2008 Gas & Steam Engine Show. Photo courtesy of BACC.

On display will be many fine examples of the engines that powered early sawmills, lathes, farm equipment and even washing machines.

Scholarship open to East Hampton students

by: admin April 20, 2009
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Applications are available at RHAM High School and must be received by May 1.

‘Perfect’ parade celebrates UConn women’s perfect championship win

by: Vito J. Leo | HTNP Sports April 19, 2009
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“No offense to Minnesota, but this is why I don’t want to leave Connecticut,” said Montgomery, who was recently drafted by the Minnesota Lynx of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA).

Show your pride in Lake Pocotopaug

by: admin April 19, 2009
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Besides showing their pride in their community, the volunteers will be helping the East Hampton Food Bank – which will be the recipient of the deposits from all those returnables.

Attention former Girl Scouts

by: admin April 18, 2009
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The new association gives Girl Scout Alumnae the opportunity to reconnect with each other, as well as bond with a new generation of Girl Scouts.

East Hampton volunteers are CHAMPs

by: Kathy Schluntz April 17, 2009
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Dear Community, CHAMP (Citizens Helping Active Military Personnel) would like to thank the many organizations and people that have made donations over the last several months. Since May 2005, CHAMP has been sending care packages to our local men and women soldiers stationed in Iraq from the East Hampton and Marlborough area.  Led by volunteers [...]

An unwelcome import: measles

by: admin April 17, 2009
Babies are more likely to suffer complications from measles.

Parents who choose not to vaccinate their children overlook the fact that measles is still common in many countries and kills an estimated 540 children each day.

The sweet smell of… asphalt

by: admin April 15, 2009
Main Street Bridge as of April 15, 2009. Photo © HTNP.com

Seeing is believing…. Paving of the Main Street Bridge got underway today. If all goes well – and the weather certainly seems to be ideal – paving is expected to be completed this week and the bridge opened shortly thereafter, according to Town Manager Jeffery O’Keefe. As the signs in the photo indicate, however, the [...]

[updated] Next step for $37.4 million budget is Town Meeting

by: admin April 14, 2009
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Neither the Board of Education nor Town Government is requesting any new full-time positions for 2009-2010. However, in response to numerous complaints from residents, the budget does include an additional part-time Animal Control Officer position for night coverage.