Eric O'Connell

Two years after opening its doors, Old Saybrook officials say the town's retail cannabis store is contributing thousands of dollars in tax revenue

Following a well-attended public hearing, the Clinton Town Council slightly adjusted the proposed town budget, but did not agree to add the controversial new School Resource Officer position to the budget.

Following a lengthy public hearing, the Westbrook Board of Finance agreed to shave $250,000 off the Board of Education budget and forward a $36,562,940

Last year, the Clinton Parks and Recreation Commission recommended dismantling the skatepark at the Peters Complex.

Westbrook has been selected as one of five Connecticut towns to participate in a program aimed at improving downtown areas, with local officials focusing proposed upgrades on the town green.

After the building was severely damaged in a fire, the owners of Beach Donut in Clinton say they are planning to temporarily relocate to the former Friendly's building on Route 1. The business hopes to reopen soon, and employees are accepting help from the public to make the transition as smooth as possible.

According to data from the town's finance office, the average residential property owner in Clinton will see a tax increase of about 14.1%, driven largely by a shift in the tax burden following revaluation, along with reduced use of fund balance and the recently approved town budget.

Westbrook officials created a Municipal Board of Appeals to hear a challenge to a stop-work order issued over alleged unapproved construction at 1286 Boston Post Road. The board upheld the order at a June 17 meeting.

From preserving the town's vital records to handing out marriage licenses, Clinton's new town clerk, Lisa Balter, has her hands in just about every aspect of town operations.

In June, North Branford's Town Council formally hired Dr. Scott Nicol as the town's new town manager. Nicol began the job July 1 and recently sat down with