Eric O'Connell is a reporter for Shore Publishing, focusing on local news in Connecticut. With a keen interest in community development and local politics, Eric covers a range of topics including town council decisions, business developments, and community events. His reporting aims to keep residents informed and engaged in the happenings of their town.
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Eric O'Connell's coverage mainly focuses on local government, town news, community events, and town officials within Connecticut. Given his heavy emphasis on government announcements and event coverage related to local governance, he is likely to be most responsive to pitches related to local political developments such as elections, policy changes at the municipal level, or community-focused events.
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On Election Day, Nov. 5, Westbrook voters made their voices heard in the Presidential Election and some key local races.
In the 2024 election, Old Saybrook voters favored Democrat Kamala Harris for President by a count of 4,150 to 2,921. Voters also helped determine some important local races.
At the Town Council meeting on Sept. 18, Parks and Recreation Department Director Bo Potter was recognized with the Distinguished Service Award from the Connecticut Recreation and Parks Association (CRPA).
An Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services (OSYFS) program supporting the parents and grandparents of children with autism spectrum disorder has been recognized by the Connecticut Youth Services Association as the support program of the year. The program is the brainchild of Joanne Baker Deal.
Following a public hearing at a meeting on Oct. 28, the Westbrook Zoning Commission approved an application for a Krauszer's convenience store and deli to open at the site of the former Dukin Donuts located at 977 Boston Post Road. However, the commission included several provisions with the approval.
The Acton Public Library (APL) is hosting an official fundraiser kickoff party on Dec. 5 to get the ball rolling on raising money for planned renovations to the building. The free-to-attend event starts at 3:30 p.m. at the library.
Every year, the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 66 of Clinton hosts a craft fair and raffle to raise money for a number of causes which are supported by the group. For Trudy Valenti, the unit's secretary, organizing this event is truly a labor of love.
Santa Claus is officially coming back to town. Christmas in Clinton will return to downtown Clinton from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8.
At a meeting on Nov. 12, the Board of Selectmen (BOS) approved an appropriation that will use funds from an opioid settlement to pay for a new program that promotes positive decisions by Westbrook High School (WHS) students.
On Nov. 15, the Town of Old Saybrook announced that it would extend the contract between the town and the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) until Dec. 13.
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