Archive for May, 2009

Reminder: Rabies clinic on June 13

every city and town in Connecticut has had confirmed cases of rabies. ----------

There will be a one-day-only, walk-in rabies clinic from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 13 at the firehouse on Barton Hill Road.

Home Depot recalls patio umbrellas

The Home Depot

These umbrellas are being recalled because the patio umbrella and its pole could tip over and strike consumers, if the umbrella’s collar or sleeve is not removed prior to closing the umbrella.

East Hampton Police Log for May 29, 2009: Cell phones-No, Seat belts-Yes, Pocket-bikes-Know the rules

Pocket bikes are not allowed on public roadways. Graphic © by Brenda Sullivan. ----------

Driving while chatting, failure to buckle-up, passing bad checks and more bad behavior by dog owners are part of this week’s East Hampton Police Log.

Getting a pension? New rules may apply to you or your former employer

by: IRS News May 26, 2009
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The change announced today will help some pensioners avoid a smaller refund next spring, or in some situations a balance due.

Enjoy some golf and help youth sports at the same time

by: HTNP Staff May 26, 2009
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The East Hampton High School Sports Boosters are offering tickets to the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell. Tickets are good for attendance on any one day of the event, to be held June 22-28 Tickets are $20 each – half of which benefits the East Hampton High School Football team. To buy [...]

Local businesses to offer first ever Village Center ‘Strawberry Fields Fest’

by: Debi Rotteck | HTNP.com Business Writer May 25, 2009
Organizers of the inaugural Strawberry Fields Fest: (standing) Wendell Maynard and (seated, L-R) Anne Wales of Red Door Boutique and Todd Schrager. Photo by Debi Rotteck for HTNP.com

The celebration will feature live entertainment, a Farmers’ Market, a caricature artist, artist vendors and special offerings from the Village Merchants – all centering around strawberries.

East Hampton Police-solved crimes tops state average

Overwhelmingly, the motivation behind these crimes has been drugs – specifically, specifically heroin – the offenders are motivated by their addiction to commit crimes to get money to buy heroin.

Overwhelmingly, the motivation behind these crimes has been drugs – specifically, heroin. The offenders are motivated by their addiction to commit crimes to get money to buy heroin.

East Hampton Police Log for May 22, 2009: Better wear that seatbelt

Even a seatbelt for your dog is a good idea - and driving with your dog in your lap is a bad idea. Stop, and the dog gets crushed between you and the steering wheel.

This week’s police log includes a number of arrests for failure to wear a seatbelt. The crackdown on this offense is known as “Click it or Ticket.”

Where did the half million $$$ go?

Graphic by Brenda Sullivan for HTNP.com

Of the expenses, $538,999 was for fundraising, $83,895 for administrative expenses, and only $3,316 for the charitable purposes the organization says it supports.

Decoding the mysteries of the forest

by: HTNP Staff May 20, 2009
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This is one of four upcoming Goodwin Center outdoor programs offered through early July.