Archive for June, 2009

Don’t eat that cookie dough…

by: admin June 21, 2009
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“A number of consumers reporting illness reported consuming raw Nestlé Toll House refrigerated cookie dough,” the release states. “While the E. coli strain implicated in this investigation has not been detected in our product, the health and safety of our consumers is paramount, so we are initiating this voluntary recall.”

Rally at the State Capitol planned for June 23

by: admin June 21, 2009
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The Rally is being organized by AARP in partnership with more than 20 non-profit and social service agencies throughout Connecticut.

Council asked to approve water rate increase

by: admin June 20, 2009
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As of March 31, 2009 revenues for both systems totaled $32,605, and revenues for the year are projected to be $42,900 – or $9,500 less than budgeted, the memo states.

Hollyhocks on a Hillside

by: Hugo E. Desarro June 20, 2009
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A new poetic contribution by East Hampton poet Hugo DeSarro.

East Hampton Police Log, June 18, 2009: Narcotics and bad driving on this week’s list

by: admin June 19, 2009
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Bad driving and possession of narcotics are part of the June 19, 2009 East Hampton Police Log.

Inspired by family’s tragedy, new law puts defibrillators in schools

by: admin June 18, 2009
The law requires that a school board have an AED in each school in its jurisdiction – if funding is available.  It also allows school boards to accept gifts, donations and grants to pay for the equipment and training.

“Beginning July 1, the law will help ensure that every school has an AED on site. They are proven life-saving devices but only if they are accessible.” – Gov. M. Jodi Rell

Stick to the Facts – Response to Councilman Tuttle

by: Sue Weintraub | East Hampton Town Council June 17, 2009
Agreements had been reached with all bargaining units of Guilford Public Schools, resulting in approximately $750,000 in savings - $630,000 was from reductions in union salary increases.

Last week, 81 percent of the Guilford teachers voted in favor of these concessions.

$1.2 million Sears Park plan outlines ways to increase use and protect the lake

by: admin June 16, 2009
Proposed Sears Park plan - from Ferrero Hixon Associates. -----

The park would have a single entrance off of North Main Street, at the south end of the property. The boat launch area and beach would be accessed from an interior road.

Eugene “Gene” M. Cunningham – June 14, 2009

by: admin June 16, 2009
Gene worked for 24 years as a pyrotechnician and chief pyrotechnician for Fireworks by Grucci. He participated in five presidential inauguration fireworks show productions, and the 2000 Winter Olympics fireworks.

He worked for 24 years as a pyrotechnician and chief pyrotechnician for Fireworks by Grucci. He traveled to the Bahamas, China, Puerto Rico and all over the United States to put on fireworks shows. He participated in five presidential inauguration fireworks show productions, and the 2000 Winter Olympics fireworks.

Misleading voters

by: John Tuttle | East Hampton Town Council June 14, 2009
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Rather, their board of education simply proposed to the union a one-year contract for next school year with an average increase of 1.4 percent.