Archive for February, 2010

Conversation on Horseback

by: Hugo E. Desarro February 18, 2010
Image courtesy of http://momsinablog.com/6567/voices/

“Ha, miracles! Walking on water, and the like?”

Congrats to these top gamers

by: James Dufour February 18, 2010
The annual Madden 10 Tournament was a great success. Pictured here (L-R) are First Place winner of the 14-and-older group Kyle Micena; the event’s Chair Jim Dufour;  winner of the 13-and-younger age category Matt Booth; and Second Place winner of the 14-and-older group, Matt Vasquenza. Contributed photo.

Throughout the year, Project Graduation hosts several events to help raise money for an alcohol- and substance-free graduation night to remember.

Connecticut’s 375th Anniversary celebration begins

by: admin February 18, 2010
Gov. M. Jodi Rell

The 375th Commission includes Farmington Bank President John Patrick and former First Lady Nikki O’Neill, who was co-chair of the state’s 350th Anniversary Celebration.

East Hampton Police Log for Feb. 12, 2010: a bit of criminal mischief

by: admin February 11, 2010
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On Sunday, 2/7/10 Tonya J. Weir, 37, of 191 Chestnut Hill Road, East Hampton, CT was arrested for operating under the influence of alcohol and failure to drive right.

Brother and sister arrested in connection with jewelry theft

by: Sgt Garritt A. Kelly | East Hampton Police Dept. February 10, 2010
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East Hampton Police report that they arrested 25-year-old Tasha Saltus and 27-year-old Robert D. Saltus of 18 Middletown Ave., East Hampton, CT on Monday Feb. 1. Tasha Saltus was charged with first-degree larceny. Robert D. Saltus was charged with first-degree aiding larceny. The arrests stem from an investigation that led to accusing the two suspects [...]

Can we survive the end of the ‘oil age’?

by: admin February 10, 2010
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After Kunstler’s talk, there will be free hors d’oeurves and a cash bar, followed by a panel discussion about steps local governments and individuals can take to prepare for the future.

Is historic district boundary in the middle of the Connecticut River?

by: admin February 9, 2010
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O’Keefe argues that the map that was part of the original ordinance shows a boundary line along the shoreline of the Connecticut River – not in the middle of the river.

[update] Power plant explosion felt for miles

by: admin February 7, 2010
The Kleen Energy plant under construction in Middletown that was scheduled to be operational by June 2010 but was leveled by an explosion on Feb. 7. Illustration taken from Kleen Energy Web site.

Please see correction posted Feb. 8, 2010.

Addressing the ‘waiting list’ for water service

by: admin February 7, 2010
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The ranking considers most heavily health and safety (50 percent), followed by economic benefits (30 percent) and costs to operate (20 percent).

Council to address a ‘slippery’ situation

by: admin February 6, 2010
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The memo also notes that the town currently clears 6.5 miles of sidewalk at a cost of about $10,000, and that the machine the town uses is 14 years old and has a replacement cost of $105,000.