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RiverCOG Lays Out Regional and Local Options Under State Housing Law

Here's what a new state housing law means for towns like Lyme and Old Lyme, and how they can choose a path for housing growth within their borders.

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From Seniors to Families to Pets, Estuary ‘Giving Tree’ Spreads Help Across the Region

The Estuary invites neighbors to make a meaningful impact in local lives by taking part in its Giving Tree initiative, now through the end of the year.

TOP STORY: Controlling Hydrilla is Critical to CT River’s Health, Best Way to Implement Control Now Heated Discussion Topic
Letter to the Editor: Visiting Nurses of the Lower Valley Needs You Now More Than Ever
Collage of headshots of violinist Ani Kavafian, cellist Peter Wiley, flutist Tara Helen O'Connor and pianist Shai Wosner
RESCHEDULED: First Concert of Essex Winter Series’ New Season Postponed

The first concert of the 49th season of Essex Winter Series has been postponed – to November. Ticketholders: Don't lose those passes! 

Essex Savings Bank Awarded Three Gold Medals in Commercial Record’s Annual ‘CR’s Best’ Reader’s Poll
Police Officers Assn. of CT Endorses Norm Needleman for 33rd State Senate District, Includes Lyme
Republican Duigou Announces Candidacy for 33rd State Senate District, Includes Lyme
State Sen. Needleman Announces Run for Fourth Term Representing 33rd District, Includes Lyme
National, Local Legislators Respond to Invasive Hydrilla’s Threat to CT River; Announce New Testing, Remediation Efforts