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Clinton Republicans Choose Candidates; Phil Sengle Endorsed for First Selectman
Carol Walter and John Giannotti were endorsed by the Republican Caucus for Board of Selectman.

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Carol Walter and John Giannotti were endorsed by the Republican Caucus for Board of Selectman.

After a brief, last minute postponement, the herbicide treatment on several residents' aquatic properties on the Lower Moodus Reservoir is now scheduled to move forward again early next week.
Higganum Farmer's Market is held every Friday from 3:30 to 6:30 on the Higganum Green. Stock up on italian ice to stay cool in this heat wave!
Anthony Pinto has been named the new chairman of Clinton's EDC.
After years of being a Clinton staple, Ryan's Driftwood Cafe has closed their doors as of July 10 this summer. Their Facebook announcement mentions the possibility of reopening, but nothing definite was stated.
Representative Melissa Ziobron confirms on her Facebook page that the herbicide treatment planned for Thursday, July 18, has been postponed.
Poets from East Haddam resident Edwina Trentham’s eighth annual summer poetry workshop, “A Perpetual Possibility,” will read their work on Sunday, July 28 at Fresh Ayer Gallery and Gifts, including Trentham.
Linares: “Rep. Ziobron and I have ‘adopted’ Gillette Castle State Park and many others in order to raise awareness about the 100-year anniversary of the Connecticut state parks system..."
Sen. Linares and Higganum resident Ray Bogdin toured Higganum Cove earlier this months and discussed efforts to speed up the cleanup of an old factory site set on 12-acres of the Higganum River.
Our Weekend Preview for the Haddams-Killingworth area including a picnic to benefit the family who lost their home to a fire earlier this year, a farmer's market, and the annual Deep River Muster in our neighboring town.
Our Weekend Preview for Clinton including music at Chamard, the ultimate restoration car show, and the Bluefish Festival!
24-year-old Dajun Hammie of New Haven faces a total of 26 charges stemming from car break-ins and vehicle thefts that took place in Clinton back in 2012. Police say he and another suspect "stole money, electronics, credit cards and personal items."
On Saturday, July 20, The Church of the Open Door will host this car show that will feature classic cars, restorations, motorcycles, race cars, and the first 100 kids will receive a free Hot Wheels vehicle.
Last week, Clinton's Energy Committee came together for their first meeting. The group, chaired by Paul Gebauer, plans to focus on the Home Energy Solutions program as their first initiative.
A yellow ribbon tying ceremony to honor hometown hero P2 Stewart Foy of the US Army who is currently deployed is set for Wednesday evening.
Representatives of Watershed Partnership, CT Fund for the Environment, Clean Water Action and other non-profits have sent a letter to Gov. Dannel Malloy, the DEEP, and other officials to oppose the planned herbicide treatment in Moodus Reservoir.
Beat the heat with these tips from CL&P on how to stay cool and keep energy costs down.
Beat the heat with these tips from CL&P on how to stay cool and keep energy costs down.