Archive for August, 2011

Update – Some tax filing deadlines extended because of Tropical Storm Irene

by: Brenda Sullivan | HTNP.com Editor August 31, 2011
TAX FORMS

With continuing power outages and extended recovery efforts likely to take longer than originally anticipated, CT Dept of Revenue Services Commissioner Sullivan announced taxpayers now have until Sept. 13, 2011 to file and pay certain business taxes due following Tropical Storm Irene.

President designates Connecticut as eligible for emergency FEMA assistance

by: Submitted Press Release August 29, 2011

Emergency protective measures, including direct federal assistance, will be provided at 75 percent federal funding.

Help available for businesses affected by Hurricane Irene

by: Submitted Press Release August 29, 2011
An aerial photo of a farm flooded during Hurricane Irene.

Financial and technical assistance will be available for businesses, including agricultural businesses, damaged by Hurricane Irene.

East Hampton Police Log for Aug 26 2011 – narcotics, marijuana and DUI

by: Brenda Sullivan | HTNP.com Editor August 26, 2011

Carl Currie, 78, of East Hampton, CT and Steven Prevost, 36, of East Hampton were involved in a car vs. motorcycle collision.

Governor asks President Obama to declare emergency status for CT before arrival of Hurricane Irene

by: Brenda Sullivan | HTNP.com Editor August 26, 2011

In his letter to the President, Malloy says the latest projection is that there is a “ 70 percent probability” Connecticut will take a “direct hit” from the hurricane and that “the impact of Irene on the state is anticipated to be the worst hurricane strike since 1938.”

CT State parks, campgrounds to close in advance of Hurricane Irene

by: Brenda Sullivan | HTNP.com Editor August 25, 2011

State campgrounds to close at noon Saturday, Aug. 27, State Parks close at Sunset on Saturday. Both remain closed until further notice.

From lobster to pasta at annual East Hampton Taste of Local Flavor

by: Jane Traceski August 23, 2011
Suzanne Schrager and Terry Concannon

Guests lingered after the food was gone (the first year with no leftovers!) to enjoy the company of friends and neighbors, smiles everywhere. We can’t wait for next year!

East Hampton Police Log for Aug. 9-19 2011 Collisions and impersonations

by: Brenda Sullivan | HTNP.com Editor August 22, 2011

Karen Libeson, 38, of 24 No. Main St., East Hampton, CT was issued a summons for disorderly conduct and assault in the 3rd degree.

UConn’s new Head Football Coach Pasqualoni to speak at Middlesex Chamber breakfast

by: Submitted Press Release August 21, 2011
UConn’s new Head Football Coach Paul Pasqualoni will speak at the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce monthly member breakfast meeting from 7:45 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011 at the Crowne Plaza hotel in Cromwell. Photo copyright 2011 by Vito J. Leo for HTNP.com Sports

In 1999, Syracuse won the American Football Coaches Association Academic Achievement Award for posting a 100 percent graduation rate for the class that enrolled in 1994.

In East Hampton, enjoy the annual Taste of Local Flavor

by: Brenda Sullivan | HTNP.com Editor August 18, 2011

For only $18 a ticket (or $15 if you buy your ticket Friday), you can taste everything from premium pizza to gourmet entrees while enjoying live entertainment.