East Haddam referendum April 9 on land purchase

By Brenda Sullivan

A Town Referendum will be held today (April 9) on a purchasing land to preserve as open space. Voting will take place from noon to 8 p.m. at Town Hall, 492 Town Street, East Haddam.

A Town Meeting was previously held on two land purchases on March 28, 2013.

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP has awarded grants to the Town of East Haddam towards the purchase of two properties. The balance would be financed through bonds and notes.

The two properties are the Zeiller Associates Property on Florida and Clark Hill Roads and the Pages Property on Mill and Parker Roads.

Zeiller Property

The Zeiller property totals 98.22 acres and the total cost is $474,000, with approximately $232,500 to be covered by the DEEP grant. The town’s share would be $241,500 or approximately 51 percent of the total.

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Challenges loom for Connecticut’s new gun law

Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy signs new gun law on April 4, 2013 at the State Capitol in Hartford, CT. Photo by Christine Stuart | CTNewsJunkie.com

by Hugh McQuaid | CTnewsjunkie.com

Flanked by families of some of those murdered at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT in December 2012, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy signed into law the state’s new bipartisan, gun-violence prevention legislation at a ceremony Thursday afternoon (April 4) at the state Capitol.

The bill expands the number of firearms prohibited in Connecticut, bans the sale of ammunition magazines that carry more than 10 rounds, and imposes new eligibility requirements for purchases of all guns and ammunition. It also creates the first statewide gun offender registry.

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In your back yard – another great place to hike

East Hampton Parks and Recreation will sponsor a hike beginning at 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 7 2013 at the Wopowog Wild Life Management Area and the former site of Camp Wopowog. The camp site is located on the East Hampton, CT banks of the Salmon River.

East Hampton Parks and Recreation will sponsor a hike beginning at 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 7 2013 at the Wopowog Wild Life Management Area and the former site of Camp Wopowog.

The camp site is located on the East Hampton banks of the Salmon River.

The hike is organized by the Chatham Historical Society as part of the “Explore East Hampton” monthly series.

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Epoch Arts invites daughters to a special evening with your special guy

Join the fun from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday April 6 at Epoch Arts, located at 27 Skinner St. in East Hampton. Photo from 2012 dance courtesy of Epoch Arts.

Press Release

Girls age 12 and under, grab the man of your choice and join us for a night of dancing at Epoch Arts.

Dance the night away with your favorite guy to the music of a live DJ.

A special part of the evening is the “Daddy Dress up” show, where the girls get to dress their guys in silly costumes for the runway!

A yummy, kid-friendly dinner will be served with delicious desserts.

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You’re invited to Nutrition Mythbusters

Maribeth Abrams – a nutritional consultant, author of cookbooks and articles focused on food, and holistic health practitioner – will host a fun and informative, game show-style presentation called Nutrition Mythbusters.

Maribeth Abrams  – a nutritional consultant, author of cookbooks and articles focused on food, and holistic health practitioner – will host a fun and informative, game show-style presentation called Nutrition Mythbusters.

Abrams is known for her energetic and accessible way of presenting her knowledge.

Everyone is invited to this event at the Thursday, April 4 meeting of the Vegetarian Society of Eastern Connecticut at Jack Jackter Intermediate School cafeteria in Colchester.

You don’t have to be a vegetarian to attend.

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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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