Essex

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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UPDATED: This Weekend in Lyme and Old Lyme, Jan. 23-25

We've compiled this wintry mix of events coming up (or not) this weekend.

Essex Bank Announces New President & CEO

The Board of Directors of Essex Bank announced this week that executive vice president and Chief Operating Officer Lynn Giroux will become president and CEO when Diane Arnold retires in August.

State Sen. Norm Needleman to Seek Fifth Term in 33rd District

State Senator Norm Needleman, D-Essex, is seeking a fifth term. Issues including energy policy, transportation, budgeting, and municipal needs remain high on his list of priorities.

Two people holding gifts stand in front of the Giving Tree.
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.

Death Announced of Peter Harron of Essex, Husband of Colette Harron
Death Announced of Sarah Cooley Martin, Sister of Jeff Cooley of Old Lyme
Essex Winter Series Now Under Leadership of Renowned Flutist With Retirement of 15-year Artistic Director Mihae Lee
Letter to the Editor: Visiting Nurses of the Lower Valley Needs You Now More Than Ever
Essex Savings Bank Announces New Name, Prepares to Celebrate 175th Anniversary