Let's take an all too common case along the shoreline. Grandmother has been a widow for several years now, and gradually, gradually, the ordinary chores of keeping a banking account, paying bills, and having her finances in order, have become too much for her. In such a case, grandma herself can go before a local Probate Judge and request the appointment of a Conservator … [Read more...] about What is a Conservator? When Should One be Appointed? Probate Judge Lomme Explains
Middlesex Hospital Hosts “Open House” at New Medical Center in Westbrook
Middlesex Hospital held a very successful preview of its new Shoreline Medical Center in Westbrook on Saturday, April 19. The new center is located off I-95 at Exit 65 and has a street address of 250 Flat Rock Place in Westbrook. The four-hour preview event, which lasted from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., attracted a flood of visitors to the new 44,000 square foot medical … [Read more...] about Middlesex Hospital Hosts “Open House” at New Medical Center in Westbrook
Middlesex Hospital on Target to Open New Westbrook Medical Center in April
Middlesex Hospital is on track to open a new emergency and outpatient medical center off Exit 65 of I-95 in Westbrook this coming April. The new 44,000 square foot medical center is located at 250 Flat Rock Road, which is on the road that leads up to the Tanger Outlet Mall. As soon as the new Westbrook Medical Center is completed, Middlesex Hospital will make the transition … [Read more...] about Middlesex Hospital on Target to Open New Westbrook Medical Center in April
New $28 Million Medical Center in Westbrook on Track to Open in April 2014
Middlesex Hospital's new Shoreline Medical Center in Westbrook is scheduled to open its doors to receive patients, as early as April 2014. The Whiting-Turner Construction Company of New Haven is in charge of constructing the new Medical Center in Westbrook. The company estimates that the new facility will be finished by March 2014. Then, it will take much of April 2014 for … [Read more...] about New $28 Million Medical Center in Westbrook on Track to Open in April 2014
New Executive Director Has Big Dreams, Plans for Connecticut River Museum
Imagine if you will, a vintage, side-wheeler steamboat tied up smartly at the Steamboat Dock of the Connecticut River Museum. Imagine as well that, on given days, this old, classic steamboat carries modern day passengers up and down the Connecticut River on both educational and pleasure cruises. This is just one of the ambitious dreams held by the Connecticut River Museum's … [Read more...] about New Executive Director Has Big Dreams, Plans for Connecticut River Museum
Convincing Boaters to Rent, Rather Than Own? It’s an Uphill Battle …
It is hardly a contest. The favored way by more than a hundred fold and more, is that boaters along the eastern Connecticut shoreline prefer to own their own boats, rather than rent them. Take for example the very modest boat rental program at the Brewer Pilots Point Marina in Westbrook. Whereas there are literally hundreds of slips for boat owners keeping their own boats … [Read more...] about Convincing Boaters to Rent, Rather Than Own? It’s an Uphill Battle …
Treasured Items (With a Pleasant Price Tag) Abound at Estuary Council’s Thrift Shop
A large collection of ladies’ blouses and slacks Betsy Cote' may be slight of build, but she has large responsibilities at the busy Thrift Shop of the Estuary Council in Old Saybrook. The Council’s building is located at 210 Main Street, right at the back of the shopping plaza. The Thrift Shop is on the first floor of the Council building. Working under Cote’ at the … [Read more...] about Treasured Items (With a Pleasant Price Tag) Abound at Estuary Council’s Thrift Shop
Meals On Wheels: Signature Program of Old Saybrook’s Estuary Council of Seniors
It is difficult to get your hands around the many helpful services that the Estuary Council of Seniors provides to senior residents of its nine member towns in eastern Connecticut. These nine fortunate towns served by the Council are Lyme and Old Lyme along with Old Saybrook, Westbrook, Clinton, Killingworth, Essex, Deep River, and Chester. Chef of Estuary Council, … [Read more...] about Meals On Wheels: Signature Program of Old Saybrook’s Estuary Council of Seniors
New York City Developer Puts Iconic Windmill Property in Essex Up For Sale
With a price tag of $1,925,000, New York City developer, Frank J. Sciame, Jr., is offering to sell a notable Essex landmark, the windmill at Foxboro Point. Listing materials assert that the sale is a, “Once in the lifetime chance to own the windmill.” They continue, “This unique waterfront [property] is one of the most recognized features on the Connecticut River. It is … [Read more...] about New York City Developer Puts Iconic Windmill Property in Essex Up For Sale
Senate Republican Staff Attorney Prepares Summary of Provisions of New Gun Law
A summary of the provisions of Connecticut’s new “Gun Violence Prevention and Children’s Safety” law has been prepared by Mike Cronin, Esq., a Staff Attorney of the Senate Republicans. The summary, dated April 5, 2013, is available on the Connecticut Senate Republican’s website. Using a question and answer format, the summary is a guide as how to obey the new gun control … [Read more...] about Senate Republican Staff Attorney Prepares Summary of Provisions of New Gun Law
Parking Fee Price Hike Threatened at Old Saybrook Railroad Station
Railroad Parking Area sign One hundred percent increase from $5 to $10 per day under consideration The daily parking fee on the privately owned parking lot, which is closest to the tracks at the Old Saybrook railroad station, could increase in the near future. The present parking fee of $5 a day could rise to $10 a day, according to Sebastian Lobo, the privately … [Read more...] about Parking Fee Price Hike Threatened at Old Saybrook Railroad Station
Essex Meadows Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary This Year
Essex Meadows, located at 30 Bokum Road in Essex, is widely regarded as a treasure in our midst. This year “The Meadows,” as everyone calls it, will celebrate its 25th anniversary. We therefore decided to try and give readers a perspective into how the Meadows operates and why it has achieved nationally recognized stature as a retirement community We submitted some questions … [Read more...] about Essex Meadows Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary This Year
New Parking Fees at Saybrook Junction Cause Confusion, Concern
“I think it is lousy,” said a rushing commuter about the new system of having to pay for parking at the Old Saybrook railroad station, which was implemented on Nov. 1. She herself was avoiding paying by parking in a free spot well away from the station. Another rushing morning commuter was Nancy Johnson of Old Saybrook. As for the new fee for parking at the railroad … [Read more...] about New Parking Fees at Saybrook Junction Cause Confusion, Concern