Archive for November, 2011

NU now offering $100 credit for those who suffered prolonged power outages in October

by: Brenda Sullivan | HTNP.com Editor November 30, 2011
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The company announced that any residential customer who was still without power after noon on Saturday, Nov. 5 as a result of the storm, will be eligible for credit applied to their CL&P bill – ranging from a minimum of $100 to a maximum of $200 – depending on how many eligible customers apply for the credit.

Place your bids at the Belltown Winter Wonderland auction

by: Submitted Press Release November 30, 2011

Handmade , donated auction items are on exhibit at the East Hampton Public Library now through Dec. 3 and pre-bidding at the library is available this year, so if you are unable to attend the auction on Dec. 4, you still have the opportunity to bid.

Learn how to advocate for your special needs child

by: Submitted Press Release November 29, 2011
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“A Parent’s Guide to Understanding the IEP Process” will be presented at the Special Education Parents Teachers Association (SEPTA) meeting. Parents, guardians and teachers from neighboring towns also are invited.

Christmas Fair at Second Congregational coming up

by: Submitted Press Release November 29, 2011

Do your holiday shopping now and choose from baked goods, crafts, or a White Elephant Table. There also will be a silent auction.

Help East Hampton Police help others on December 3

by: Brenda Sullivan | HTNP.com Editor November 29, 2011

Every donation will help brighten the holidays for your neighbors in need.

Epoch Arts hosts a Kids Christmas Festival

by: Submitted Press Release November 28, 2011

Stories will be told by Santa’s elves, Mrs. Claus will make some cookies and then, Santa himself will visit.

More than 70 artists open their studios for weekend tours

by: Brenda Sullivan | HTNP.com Editor November 27, 2011

The self-guided tour includes sculptors, fiber artists, photographers, potters, jewelers, glass artists, metal smiths, wood-turners and more.

Laws make gift cards less restrictive, limit fees, but buyer beware!

by: Brenda Sullivan | HTNP.com Editor November 25, 2011
Federal rules that took effect in August of 2010 are designed to protect consumers by restricting fees and changing conditions regarding gift card expiration dates.

Avoid online auction sites that promise ‘full value guaranteed’ gift cards. Some sites of this type have been reported to sell cards that are valueless, counterfeit, expired or obtained fraudulently.

Panel may miss Connecticut reapportionment deadline

by: Ken Dixon | Capitol View November 25, 2011
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“I think failure to do this is a gigantic mistake. There is a process set up that allows this decision to be made. It should be made by that group and they should get their job done.” Gov. Dannel P. Malloy

With gratitude on Thanksgiving

by: Brenda Sullivan | HTNP.com Editor November 23, 2011
And this Thanksgiving, why not take the time to tell someone – even if you both feel shy about it – that they matter, that they have a place in your world.

Experts in human behavior say that one of our deepest needs is to feel appreciated, to feel like others have need of us, to feel like we belong somewhere and even just to be “seen.”