Essex News

On Memorial Day, as we remember the sacrifices of all those who died in the service of our country, it is also a time to honor all Wilton service men and women who have served and especially those who are still on active duty.

Republican Neil Nichols Sr. of Essex, who narrowly won his party's endorsement for the 33rd Senatorial District on May 14, announced Friday that he will step aside to allow Art Linares to run as the candidate for the seat.

The board of the Essex Winter Series, at their Annual Meeting on Tuesday, May 15, elected Peter Amos as the fourth President of the Board of Trustees.

REGION 4 - Superintendent of Schools Ruth Levy said Thursday the Chester-Deep River-Essex district hopes to hire a new assistant superintendent of schools by July to replace departing Assistant Superintendent Ian Neviaser.

A noted southern architect is coming north to Essex, Connecticut, to urge that his profession, as well as its clients, should not forget preservation, or as he calls it "historical identity," in architectural design.

A Democrats Tuesday renominated State Representative Phil Miller of Essex for a second term in the 36th House District.

Ian Neviaser was one of 24 candidates for the job and one of three finalists, said board Chairman James Witkins following a special meeting to approve Neviaser's contract.

Plattwood Pond in Deep River was the home this past weekend to one of the most popular model sailing events in the northeast.

The Ivoryton Library is thrilled to be able to offer its third House and Garden Tour: Through the Garden Gate on Saturday June 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This tour is unique in that it features gardens which, for the most part, have been created and maintained by the owners.

A Eileen Daily's announcement last Tuesday that she would not seek re-election to the 33 rd Senate District seat left the Democratic Party without a candidate less than a week before its convention.

Memorial Day offers an opportunity to reflect on our freedoms and the price of those freedoms.

A Republicans Wednesday nominated former Essex Selectman Vince Pacileo for state representative after a brief convention contest with another Essex Republican, Gerry MacMillian.

The Region 4 Board of Education's proposed 2012-2013 fiscal year budget that represents a total of $17.3 million in net billings to the district's three towns passed easily at the May 8 referendum, winning approval by more than a two-to-one margin.

A Voters gave quick approval to a $22 million town/schools budget plan for 2012-2013 at the annual budget meeting Monday night.

A Democratic State Senator Eileen Daily of Westbrook announced Tuesday that she will not seek a new term in the Nov.

An Aug. 14 primary is expected to decide the Republican nomination in the 33rd Senate District after Neil Nichols of Essex edged challenger Art Linares Jr.

More people are catching the train in Old Saybrook and they're finding out you may not be able to just park in the lot.

Two Westbrook men face court appearances in the next week on charges related to the stabbing deaths of four alpacas that a prosecutor said were killed for pure sport.

The day itself could not have been more perfect for a gathering of the A A Deep River Land Trust.

PHOTO 1: Community rowboat races will be one of the many free Burning of the Ships Day events happening in Essex Village on Saturday, May 12.