Archive for July, 2010

Candidates for CT gov face off at forum

by: Mike Savino | Staff Writer July 30, 2010
Gubernatorial candidates, from left, independent Tom Marsh, Republican Tom Foley, Republican R. Nelson ‘Oz’ Griebel, Democrat Ned Lamont, Democrat Dannel Malloy and Republican Lt. Gov. Michael Fedele participate in a forum sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce Inc., Windham Region, at the Nathan Hale Inn and Conference Center at the University of Connecticut this morning. Roxanne Pandolfi Photo

Foley countered by saying that Fedele’s “experience” includes supporting the state’s largest tax increase and initiatives that resulted in the loss of 100,000 jobs.

East Hampton Police Log for July 30, 2010 – more disorderly conduct

by: Brenda Sullivan | HTNP.com Editor July 30, 2010
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David J. Caldwell, 20, and Judith A. Burg, 59, of 157 Daly Road, East Hampton, CT were arrested for disorderly conduct.

Broaden your horizons – and theirs – host an exchange student this fall

by: Brenda Sullivan | HTNP.com Editor July 29, 2010
American student Stephanie Diamond with her host sister and brother during a trip to Panama to perform community service, also arranged by AFS. Photo courtesy of Barbara Casey.

Every year, Connecticut welcomes about 2,500 students from around the world who come to live with American host families and attend high school for a year.

We want to honor local Korean War veterans

by: Submitted Press Release July 27, 2010
Wounded soldiers are evacuated (foreground) as M-4 tanks of the 5th RCT move to the front in the Kumchun area in Korea 6 October 1950. Korea. Signal Corps Photo #FEC-50-20137 (Chang) – U.S. Army Center of Military History

At this ceremony, Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz plans to present the veterans with an award to honor their services during the Korean War, and will invite veterans to share their stories with friends and family at the event.

Are you ‘crafty’?

by: Submitted Press Release July 26, 2010
Applications will be accepted until the show has filled. Letters of acceptance, additional detailed information and directions will be mailed as soon as the committee accepts your application. Look for the letter sometime in late August or early September.

The juried show is open to all types of crafters.

East Hampton Police Log July 17-21: under the influence, under suspension

by: Brenda Sullivan | HTNP.com Editor July 26, 2010
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Sean J. Allen was issued a ticket for operating without insurance, under suspension, an unregistered motor vehicle and failure to drive right.

Your favorite animal could be their first mascot

by: Submitted Press Release July 25, 2010
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MCCF is accepting story submissions from Middlesex County residents* from now through Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010.

Next up in the Gazebo Music Series: The Thompson Sisters

by: Submitted Press Release July 25, 2010
Chris and Meredith Thompson will be the next performers in this summer’s Joseph N. Goff House Gazebo Music Series on Thursday, July 29, 2010. Courtesy photo.

Best known for the unique blend of their nearly identical voices, the Thompsons weave vocals, flute, guitar and percussion into stories that resonate with the audience.

East Hampton Town Council ‘minority’ member responds

by: Sue Weintraub | East Hampton Town Council July 24, 2010
The town is very much divided on whether dismantling the East Hampton Police Department was handled correctly or should have been done at all - this supporter made it clear whose side she was on the evening of the July 13 Town Council meeting held at the high school. Photo © 2010 by Brenda Sullivan

“The Town Manager reports to the Town Council – not the other way around. That is why he is called a ‘manager.’” – Town Council member Sue Weintraub

Thank you for supporting East Hampton’s ‘Wreaths Across America’ campaign

by: Linda Wallace | Tri-Town Leader - Wreaths Across America July 24, 2010
Daughters of the American Revolution-Nathan Hale Memorial Chapter float in the 2010 Old Home Days parade. Photo © 2010 by Brenda Sullivan.

The 2010 campaign for “Wreaths Across America” has begun. The townspeople in East Hampton, Marlborough, and East Haddam are asked to join the tri-town effort to place memorial wreaths on our veterans’ graves during a unique ceremony on Dec. 11, 2010.

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