Holiday events start Saturday, Dec. 3

#MIDDLEBURY #TREELIGHTING #SANTA By MARJORIE NEEDHAM Middlebury’s holiday events start Saturday, Dec. 3, with Breakfast with Santa from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at St. John of the ... Continue Reading →

Conservation Commission hears winery proposal

#MIDDLEBURY #WINERY #QUASSAPAUG By TERRENCE S. MCAULIFFE The Middlebury Conservation Commission (CC) at its Nov. 29 meeting heard plans for a winery and vineyard on the grounds of ... Continue Reading →

EIDC recommends tax abatement for Pilot Seasoning

#MIDDLEBURY #TAXABATEMENT #PILOTSEASONINGS By TERRENCE S. MCAULIFFE The Middlebury Economic and Industrial Development Commission (EIDC) at its Nov. 22 meeting unanimously recommended ... Continue Reading →

Must-have accessories for cold weather

#MIDDLEBURY #GIFTIDEA Texting While Warm This winter, you don’t need to resort to fingerless gloves or no gloves at all to be able to use your smartphone while outdoors. Continue ... Continue Reading →

Tips to keep your family healthy and happy this winter

#MIDDLEBURY (StatePoint) With colder weather comes an increase in weather-related illness and health issues. From activity levels to mood, diet and more, seasonal weather affects all ... Continue Reading →

DEEP delays boat launch re-opening

#MIDDLEBURY Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) said there will be a delay in re-opening the state boat launch on the Branford River in Branford. ... Continue Reading →

Middlebury ceremony honors new police chief

#MIDDLEBURY #POLICE Middlebury’s police chief, Francis (Fran) Dabbo, who was sworn in by Town Clerk Edith Salisbury earlier this year, was sworn in by Police Commissioner George ... Continue Reading →

Middlebury to swear in police chief tonight

#MIDDLEBURY #POLICE The Middlebury Police Commission invites the public to attend the swearing-in ceremony for its new chief, Fran Dabbo. Dabbo will be sworn in today, Monday, Nov. ... Continue Reading →

P&Z tables car wash decision, looks at senior housing regulations

#MIDDLEBURY By TERRENCE S. MCAULIFFE The Middlebury Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) at its Nov. 3 meeting closed a public hearing on a Straits Turnpike car wash but tabled ... Continue Reading →

ACLU addresses election day registration

#MIDDLEBURY #ELECTION The ACLU has issued an email saying those wishing to register on Election Day may register as long as they are in line by 8 p.m. The Connecticut secretary of the ... Continue Reading →