Archive for December, 2011

Last East Hampton Police Log of 2011 – Passing a school bus, pulling wires off a building

by: Brenda Sullivan | HTNP.com Editor December 31, 2011

Victoria Buden, 42, of East Hampton, CT was issued a ticket for operating a motor vehicle without a license.

East Hampton history as Belltown USA featured on NPR

by: Brenda Sullivan | HTNP.com Editor December 30, 2011

Even if you live in East Hampton and have heard the stories, you might enjoy this interview with the Bevin family featured on National Public Radio.

In East Hampton – learn how to prevent ice dams, save energy

by: Submitted Press Release December 30, 2011

For every Home Energy Solutions (HES) visit completed, Neighbor to Neighbor contractors will make a $25 donation in the name of the homeowners to a participating local non-profit organization on their behalf.

Matthew Anthony D’Amico July 16 2000 – Dec 25 2011

by: Submitted Press Release December 28, 2011

Matthew loved sports and enjoyed playing baseball, paintball, dirt bike riding, snowboarding, playing Xbox with his cousins and gatherings with his family and friends.

Gov. Malloy urges workers to find common ground, avert strike

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

“A tentative agreement has already been reached in Fairfield County, the terms of which are fair for all the parties involved. There is no reason we can’t expect the same in the Hartford and New Haven area. It’s time to find common ground, so that everyone can approach the New Year with sense of certainty and optimism.” – Gov. Malloy

State Police set up checkpoints now through New Year’s Day

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

At these checkpoints, police will check for everything from talking on your cell phone while driving, to failure to use your seat belt, to driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol.

East Hampton boy dies in car crash on Christmas Day

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

The accident was on Wopowog Road. Police say D’Amico was a passenger in a car driven by his 15-year-old cousin, of New Britain. Police have not yet released the cousin’s name because he is a minor.

State trying once again to find a developer for former East Haddam resort

by: Brenda Sullivan | HTNP.com Editor December 23, 2011
Information on the DEEP web site also notes that, "The selected developer will bear all responsibility for financing, permitting, design, demolition, construction, reconstruction, management and operation of the Sunrise Resort property in return for a long term ground lease with the DEEP, who will maintain ownership over the property."

Deputy Commissioner Susan Frechette said the DEEP is looking for “an innovative public/private partnership to return Sunrise State Park to a recreation destination that so many Connecticut residents and visitors remember.”

CT Atty General concerned about proposed merger of Northeast Utilities and NSTAR

by: Brenda Sullivan | HTNP.com Editor December 23, 2011

Jepsen said NU’s poor performance during Tropical Storm Irene and the October snow storm, as assessed by Witt Associates, raises significant additional issues about the utility’s management and its executive leadership, which must be addressed by the regulators.

Middlesex United Way makes grants to support early education, affordable housing

by: Submitted Press Release December 23, 2011
“We hope that all families with children ages five and younger will use our Family Resource Center to voice their needs, take part in decision-making, and to receive any supports necessary for their children

Middlesex Habitat for Humanity received a grant for $5,427 for the group’s “Brush with Kindness” program that helps to preserve local home ownership.