Archive for April, 2011

East Hampton Police Chief attempts to make peace amid latest controversy

The report states that Chief Reimondo is trying to communicate directly with the two town residents who have criticized him at public meetings.

East Hampton seniors invited to see Debbie Reynolds on stage

by: Submitted Press Release April 29, 2011

The performance is at the North Shore Theatre in Beverly, Massachusetts. It is a state-of-the-art theatre in the round where no seat is more than 50 feet from the stage.

East Hampton composter and rain barrel discount ends April 30

by: Submitted Press Release April 28, 2011

After taxes, the library “earns” about $2 for every unit sold. Of note, 2010′s compost bin campaign netted the library $108 that we used to buy books about eco-friendly topics. We’ll do the same this year.

Are you a member of East Hampton High School’s Class of 1986?

by: Submitted Press Release April 27, 2011

The reunion will be scheduled for a date in September / October, and we need to find contact information for a number of residents that may have left the area, as well as local residents who would like to help with preparations.

Agreement reached to restructure community college system, eliminate some administrators

Eastern Connecticut State University would be one of the schools affected by a restructuring proposed by Gov. Malloy that put all CSUS campuses and state colleges under the a single Board of Regents. Courtesy photo

“We all agree on the need for change and improvement. Additional items still need to be worked out – more specifics on structure, for example. For me, though, this is a leap of faith worth taking. In the end, we can improve student learning, help close the achievement gap, prepare students for 21st Century jobs our state will need to move us forward, and make higher education more efficient and effective.” – Higher Ed Committee Chair Rep. Roberta B. Willis

Update – Statewide labor unions plan May 1 protest rally in Hartford

by: Submitted Press Release April 27, 2011
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“This is not a Democrat or Republican issue – it’s a workers’ rights issue. Workers and their families involved in any type of business are invited to attend,” said Ed Reilly, president, Greater Hartford-New Britain Building & Construction Trades and business manager, Iron Workers Local 15.

Another investigation in East Hampton… in absentia

“One might say to themselves, why doesn’t he just let this go and move on with his life. I’ve pondered that question a great deal this past month. The conclusion I come to is that ‘what is right and just’ is the higher moral standard we should all live by.” – former East Hampton Town Manager Jeffery O’Keefe

Did you know? Tenants living in foreclosed properties have rights

Did you know that most tenants living in a property when the title is transferred between owners due to foreclosure cannot be forced to move out for at least 90 days after title passes, or until the end of their lease, whichever is later?

Watch interview with East Hampton Probate Judge Berkenstock

by: Submitted Press Release April 25, 2011

Judge Berkenstock heads the newly consolidated Region 14 Probate District, which began serving the towns of East Haddam, East Hampton, Marlborough and Portland on Jan. 5, 2011.

East Hampton residents may be asked to pay more to dump trash

The fees are expected to bump up revenue from the transfer station from the current level of $32,551 to $109,000.