The 2013 East Haddam Chowder Cook-off winners are…

This year, the first place “People’s Choice- Best Chowder” silver ladle trophy in the 2013 East Haddam Chowder Cook-off was awarded to La Vita Gustosa, whose blue crab and corn chowder was made by new head chef, Jim Wilder. Submitted photo.

Press Release

The East Haddam Economic Development Commission (EDC) announces the winners of the 10th Annual East Haddam Chowder Cook-off, held on March 23, 2013.

At this very popular event, more than 350 guests enjoyed samples of eight delicious chowders, all from East Haddam restaurants or organizations.

And this year, the first place “People’s Choice- Best Chowder” silver ladle trophy was awarded to La Vita Gustosa, whose blue crab and corn chowder was made by new head chef, Jim Wilder.

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Sandy Hook Commission reveals controversial recommendations

Hamden CT Mayor Scott Jackson (at podium), Chair of the Sandy Hook Advisory Commission and CT Gov. Dannel P. Malloy. Christine Stuart file photo, CTNewsJunkie.com

by CTNewsjunkie Staff

After more than 40 hours of expert testimony, the Sandy Hook Advisory Commission issued an interim report that includes a controversial recommendation to ban high-capacity magazines with 10 or more bullets and guns that can shoot them.

According to the report, the commission recognized that certain sporting events may at times seek to utilize higher capacity magazines. However, the consensus of the commission was that the spirit of sportsmanship can be maintained with lower capacity magazines.

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Sunrise Service at Gillette Castle on March 31

There will be an interdenominational Sunrise Worship Service at Gillette Castle State Park on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013.

There will be an interdenominational Sunrise Worship Service at Gillette Castle State Park, located at 67 River Road in East Haddam, beginning at 6:15 a.m. on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

Questions? Please call Chair of Deacons Kathy Boyce at 860-873-1830.

Posted March 20, 2013

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Want to know if those family heirlooms are worth big bucks?

The Chatham Historical Society will sponsor its 18th annual Antique Appraisal Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 23 in the community room at the East Hampton Library. Image from cuckooclockblog.com

The Chatham Historical Society will sponsor its 18th annual Antique Appraisal Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 23 in the community room at the East Hampton Library, which is located at 105 Main St. in East Hampton.

Verbal appraisals will be offered on furniture, glassware, lamps, china, Teddy bears, dolls, quilts, artwork and other treasures. A donation of $5 per item is suggested. Proceeds support the upkeep of the Chatham Historical Society’s museum and one-room schoolhouse on Bevin Boulevard.

The event includes four expert appraisers: Bill Barrows of Thomas Barrows and Sons Ltd. of Portland, CT; Larry Shapiro of Glastonbury Appraisals; Tim Verre of Hiram Griswold Antiques in Wethersfield; and R. J. Weston of Weston’s Antiques in Coventry, CT.

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East Haddam Chowder Cook-off is Saturday

A previous winner in the annual East Haddam chowder cook-off… the New England clam chowder in a bread roll created by The Riverhouse. Contributed photo.

East Haddam Village will be the place to be on Saturday for clam chowder lovers.

Beginning at 11:30 a.m. on March 23, it’s the 10th Annual Chowder Cook-off .  (March 24 rain date).

All the East Haddam participants will share their best recipes in tastings.

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Local legislators talk with taxpayers at East Haddam Senior Center

Sen. Linares (at podium) and Rep. Ziobron at a Town Hall Meeting to talk with taxpayers at the East Haddam Senior Center on March 19, 2013. Contributed photo.

State Sen. Art Linares and state Rep. Melissa Ziobron listened to taxpayers questions at a 90-minute Town Hall Meeting held March 19 at the East Haddam Senior Center.

The next Town Hall Meeting is 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 21 at East Hampton Public Library. All are welcome to attend.

“We had an excellent turnout – more than 35 taxpayers came out,” Sen. Linares said about Tuesday’s meeting and added that the legislators will “take your ideas and concerns and bring them with us to the State Capitol.”

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National women’s film fest comes to Epoch Arts

A nationally-touring film fest for and about women comes to Epoch Arts in East Hampton, CT on Saturday, March 16.

Editor’s note: More information about the individual films is available on the LUNAFEST site (see link in story) – as well as how your own community can host this film festival.

LUNAFEST, the nationally touring, fundraising film festival dedicated to promoting awareness about women’s issues, highlighting women filmmakers and bringing women together in their communities, will be hosted by Epoch Arts and East Hampton Youth and Family Services on Saturday, March 16 at Epoch Arts in East Hampton, CT.

This unique film festival highlights women as leaders in society – illustrated through nine short films by women filmmakers.

The films range from animation to fictional drama, and cover topics such as women’s health, motherhood, body image, aging, cultural diversity and breaking barriers.

LUNAFEST, which is created and funded by LUNA®, The Whole Nutrition Bar for Women®, raised more than $556,000 for the Breast Cancer Fund and more than $1,000,000 for other women’s non-profit organizations.

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Sen Linares, Save programs that grow jobs

Sen. Art Linares toured Chester, CT-based manufacturer Aero-Cision on Feb. 27, 2013 as he works on bills that promote business-friendly policies to help create jobs. Contributed photo.

Submitted by Sen. Art Linares

I recently threw my support behind a bill that I believe will make Connecticut more business-friendly and help to create jobs.

This bill makes permanent the state’s temporary Job Expansion Tax Credit Program. As the law stands now, that program is slated to end on Jan. 1, 2014.

The savings that small businesses can realize from this program are considerable.

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