With gratitude on Thanksgiving
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.”
Archive for Opinion
Who let the dogs out? East Hampton has security problems, among others
While different factions debate the importance of the contents of these “leaked” documents and argue over who should be fired – or maybe stoned in the public square — to appease the outraged citizens, a larger question is being ignored.
East Hampton’s Yellow Ribbon tree destroyed by October snowstorm
A special thanks goes to Rev. Thomas Kennedy of the Congregational Church. He has given us permission to temporally use one of the trees on the church lawn for our ribbons. We have tentative plans to have a small ceremony on Dec. 11 at noon to tie the ribbons on the tree.
Thanks to the supporters of Old Home Days
With additional photos from the 2011 Old Home Days Parade.
Developers see Haddam land swap as good for the region
In exchange for the forestland, 17 acres of state-owned property in Tylerville overlooking the Connecticut River would be provided. This parcel surrounds our Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station banquet and conference center on three sides and is itself nearly surrounded by fully developed commercial and industrial properties.
Connecticut drops Educational Technology from teacher preparation
Concerned parents take note: the Connecticut State Department of Education has omitted Educational Technology as a requirement in its revised regulations for teacher preparation programs.
Don’t let extremists ruin our holiday
We have been at the forefront in distributing thousands of fliers in person and often door-to-door to spread the message of ‘Muslims for Peace.’
East Hampton Council Chair applies rules one way for friends, another for opponents
The third man that stood up to speak was the spouse, I think, of the first woman who defended the council, and he launched into an all out, angry attack on the audience, keeping his eyes fixed directly on the general area in which I was sitting.
Jennifer Berkenstock is compassionate and fair
If she is elected as Probate Judge, I know she would handle this position as a professional, as well as offering genuine empathy to the clients.
‘Enough is enough!’ Engel responds to Weintraub’s criticisms
“Each attorney warned that an attempt at a ‘just cause’ removal could cost the Town more money in lawsuits than a contract buy-out.” – East Hampton Town Council Chair Melissa Engel
