Gregory R. Shook, President & Chief Executive Officer of Essex Savings Bank, announced Jan. 17, “We are extremely proud to report available contributions of $223,373 from our Community Investment Program in our 163rd year." The Bank annually commits 10 percent of its after tax net income to qualifying organizations within the immediate market area consisting of … [Read more...] about Voting Starts to Determine Allocation of Over $223,000 to Charity byEssex Savings Bank, Essex Financial Services, Inc.
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Last Day for The-e-List’s ‘Insane Insidewalk Sale’ Today
The-e-list.com, "an excruciatingly opinionated weekly e-newsletter about the best food, fashion and fun on the Shoreline," written and published by Erica Tannen, presents the Insane Insidewalk Sale on Friday, Jan. 24, and Saturday, Jan. 25, at the Old Saybrook Shopping Center (next to Stop & Shop) at 105 Elm Street. It's a pop-up specialty mall featuring 20 of the best … [Read more...] about Last Day for The-e-List’s ‘Insane Insidewalk Sale’ Today
9 Town Transit Transports Its 100,000th Passenger
After four years of strong growth, 9 Town Transit topped 100,000 trips in a one year period for the first time in its 32-year history. Old Lyme is one of the nine towns covered by the bus service. The 100,000th passenger boarded a Shoreline Shuttle bus on Dec. 30at the Post Office Square bus stop in Clinton. Anthony Lancaster of New London waited for the with a co-worker. … [Read more...] about 9 Town Transit Transports Its 100,000th Passenger
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
Coffee’s ‘Holiday Tasting’ Prepares Palates for the Season
A Holiday Tasting was held at Coffee's Country Market on Boston Post Rd. in Old Lyme on Dec. 8. A great -- and delicious -- night was had by all! Many thanks to Troy Christopher of TroyChristopher Photography for all the photos. … [Read more...] about Coffee’s ‘Holiday Tasting’ Prepares Palates for the Season
Dock & Dine Closing, Reopening Next Year at New Elevation, Public Invited to Sign Dock Planks Thru 10/30
Dock & Dine Restaurant at Saybrook Point is celebrating their “last hurrah” at an elevation 4.5 ft. above sea-level. Now through Oct. 30, this family-owned restaurant is open every day at 11:30 a.m. until closing for demolition and construction of a new restaurant at a new elevation of 15 ft. above sea-level. During these final days, friends and fans are invited to help … [Read more...] about Dock & Dine Closing, Reopening Next Year at New Elevation, Public Invited to Sign Dock Planks Thru 10/30
Essex Savings Bank Gains 5-Star Rating from BauerFinancial for 18th Consecutive Year
Essex Savings Bank has once again earned the highest 5-Star rating for strength and stability from BauerFinancial, Inc. of Coral Gables, Fla., the nation’s leading independent bank rating and research firm. Bauer Financial has been reporting on and analyzing the performance of U.S. banks since 1983. No institution can pay BauerFinancial to rate it, nor can an institution … [Read more...] about Essex Savings Bank Gains 5-Star Rating from BauerFinancial for 18th Consecutive Year
New Board Chairman Elected at Mystic Seaport
Mystic Seaport announced the election of J. Barclay Collins II as the new chairman of the Museum's board of trustees. Collins was elected by the Museum's membership at their annual meeting on Sept. 27. A longtime executive in the energy industry, Collins recently retired as the Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Hess Corporation. Prior to joining Hess, he was … [Read more...] about New Board Chairman Elected at Mystic Seaport
Lyme-Old Lyme Chamber Hosts Business Breakfast Today, Chocolate Shell’s Crowley to Speak
A Business Breakfast, sponsored by the Lyme-Old Lyme Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Old Lyme, will be held today, Wednesday, Sept. 25, at 7:30 a.m. at the Old Lyme Town Hall. A continental breakfast will be provided. The guest speaker will be Barbara Crowley, the owner and manager of The Chocolate Shell on “Transforming a Local Business.” All are welcome, but … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Chamber Hosts Business Breakfast Today, Chocolate Shell’s Crowley to Speak
Stop & Shop Launches Pick-Up Service at East Lyme Store
The Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. LLC, in partnership with its sister company Peapod, the leading internet grocer, has launched a new Pick-Up facility in East Lyme at its Super Stop & Shop at 248 Flanders Road East Lyme, CT 06333. Shoppers can now order their groceries online for easy pick-up at the store and choose a one-hour pick-up time from morning through … [Read more...] about Stop & Shop Launches Pick-Up Service at East Lyme Store
Two Key Hirings Make it a New Day at the Old Lyme Inn
Ever since starting his culinary career, Jason Apfelbaum had dreamed of running his own inn. This summer, that dream came true when he was hired to be the new General Manager of the Old Lyme Inn. “When I saw the ad, I thought of it as the universe calling my name,” said Apfelbaum. “Both the owners [Ken and Chris Kitchings] and I were keen on bringing the Inn to its full … [Read more...] about Two Key Hirings Make it a New Day at the Old Lyme Inn
9 Town Transit Welcomes Eight New Buses
From left to right, Old Saybrook First Selectman Carl Fortuna, Lyme First Selectman Ralph Eno, Deep River First Selectman Dick Smith, Leslie Strauss, Westbrook First Selectman Noel Bishop, John Forbis of 9 Town Transit and Essex First Selectman Norman Needleman prepare to cut the ribbon to celebrate the roll-out of 9 Town Transit's newest buses. (Photo courtesy of Roland … [Read more...] about 9 Town Transit Welcomes Eight New Buses
Barron’s Ranks Rafal in US Top 10 Independent Financial Advisors for Seventh Consecutive Year
In its rankings announced Aug. 26, John W. Rafal of Old Lyme has been ranked 10th in the Barron’s 2013 list of the nation’s top 100 independent financial advisors. Rafal is the founder and current vice chairman of Essex Financial Services, which is owned by Essex Savings Bank and located in Essex, Conn.. Barron's is a highly respected, national financial and investment … [Read more...] about Barron’s Ranks Rafal in US Top 10 Independent Financial Advisors for Seventh Consecutive Year
New Dance Center in Old Lyme Welcomes New Students
So you think you can dance? Well, there'll soon be a new place in town where you can find out whether that's true or not! The Dance Center of Old Lyme hosts its Grand Opening and Fall Registration events today, Saturday, Aug. 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at The Dance Center of Old Lyme, located in the Old Lyme Shopping Center, 19 Halls Road #106, in Old Lyme (next to Pizzeria … [Read more...] about New Dance Center in Old Lyme Welcomes New Students
Old Saybrook Farmers Market Offers Crafts, Music, Fresh and Local Foods
Since 1998 the Old Saybrook Farmer’s Market has offered Connecticut grown or made products and produce to an appreciative crowd, growing from two vendors in the first season to 24 in 2013. Open every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through Oct. 30, vendors supply an abundance of high quality produce picked only hours before the market … [Read more...] about Old Saybrook Farmers Market Offers Crafts, Music, Fresh and Local Foods