Clinton schools are looking for public feedback on its reopening plan for the fall and how to use $1.7 million of federal dollars the town is expected to receive under the American Rescue Plan Act. Every school district in Connecticut must create a “safe return to in-person instruction” plan to...
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CLINTON — The town is making plans to strengthen its mental health and special education services at the Morgan School in response to an increase in student need for support. At a Board of Education meeting on Monday, Superintendent Maryann O’Donnell said that the partnership with the Wheeler Clinic, a...
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...the students at the high school. In an email, White said that the district was expecting $280,000 in American Rescue Plan funds, and that they were awaiting further guidance from the state before deciding how to use the money. Clinton At a board of education meeting on April 5, Superintendent...
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...is being spent. “Honestly, we’re going to have to see how good of a job we do there, because that is a place where we often fail,” Winfield said at the forum. A previous version of this story incorrectly identified State Sen. Christine Cohen’s hometown as Clinton rather than Guilford....
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...D-Clinton, who was also Clinton’s prior first selectman. Bergman said that having a town council is more “civil”, and leads to less political infighting. Goupil said that another advantage to having a town manager was continuity. A first selectman runs for re-election every two years, meaning that longer-term projects run...
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...requiring federal permits – like a trash incinerator, a sewage treatment plant or high-speed rail – the rules are already pretty clear under a doctrine known as “Environmental Justice.” That doctrine dates all the way back to 1994, when then-President Bill Clinton signed Executive Order 12898, “Federal Actions to Address...
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CLINTON — The Clinton Chamber of Commerce is offering $200 grants to local small businesses that are struggling to pay their monthly bills. Paul Orsini, executive director of the Chamber, said that the board decided to start fundraising for a grant program back in October, when they realized they were...
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...with the department identifies 28 officers who left the Old Saybrook Police Department between 2009 and 2020. The comparably-sized Clinton Police Department has had just 16 officers leave over the same period, according to data provided by the Clinton Police Department. Waterford, which employs nearly twice the number of officers,...
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...many of the boats. He found work within the week. “I’ve always liked boats, I like being on boats. I like making nice things for boats,” he said. “I could care less about cars, so I don’t work on cars.” He moved to Clinton in 2014 and began working at...
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CLINTON — Rob Derry was never interested in politics. From a young age, he knew he wanted to become a state trooper, just like his grandfather. For the last three decades, Derry has worked in law enforcement, as a local police officer and then a state police sergeant. Derry said...
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CLINTON — Eric Bergman, an English teacher at the Morgan School, was elected to the Clinton Town Council in November. A resident of Clinton for nearly 20 years and an active participant in local politics, he is an unsurprising choice. But Bergman ran as a Green Party candidate, making him...
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...by host Harriet Grayson Another popular show on VSCTV is Shoreline Music Monthly, which features local musicians. It’s hosted by Mark Koschwitz, a Clinton resident who started the show in 2013 after meeting a number of talented songwriters at open mic nights. “I’m trying to bring local songwriters into people’s...
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...Town Woods Road, Old Lyme, CT. The drive will last from now until November 29. The non-profit will also be hosting a virtual holiday market from November 15 through the 29. CLINTON: The Clinton Rotary Fund is hosting a drive on November 20, 21, and 22 at the Clinton Stop...
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...for just 7.57 percent of the ballots cast in 2016. Given widespread absentee voting, 351,219 more ballots were cast in person at the polls in 2016 than in 2020. In the town of Clinton, despite reports of long lines throughout the day and into the evening, voters cast 2,598 fewer...
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...list — the goal is to have a web of sidewalks that connect the area together,” he said. The town of Clinton will receive $128,205 “for a commercial façade grant program to improve exterior conditions as part of the Clinton Business Improvement Initiative,” which will require a $26,975 match from...
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...in Hartford. Howard, a popular football coach and longtime Stonington Police detective, centered his campaign on Rotella’s vote in favor of a police accountability bill in the July special session, which he called “rushed and ill-advised.” Democrat Christine Goupil will likely represent Clinton, Killingworth and Westbrook in the Connecticut House...
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...made things happen. During her tenure, Clinton moved forward. And, as a sign of her goal of strengthening Clinton rather than her own ambitions, she promoted and succeeded in changing the town’s government to a town council structure. She was proud to say she’d be the last First Selectman of...
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My husband and I are excited about Christine Goupil running for State Representative in the 35th District as we are confident she will bring the same leadership, energy, and ‘getting things done’ qualities she has brought to Clinton. As our LAST First Selectman she led the way in restructuring the...
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Three candidates are competing to replace three-term Republican incumbent Jesse MacLachlan, who represents the 35th District — the towns of Clinton Westbrook and Killingworth — in the state legislature. MacLachlan announced that he would not seek re-election in August. In 2018, MacLachlan defeated Clinton Democrat Jason Adler with 52.5 percent...
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As a member of the Town of Clinton’s Planning and Zoning Commission, I strongly endorse Christine Goupil, who is seeking election as State Representative for the 33rd District. As a former first selectman for Clinton and a prior member of the Planning and Zoning Commission, Christine has shown extraordinary vision and...
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...children with the education and tools to help them succeed from a very early age. Christine’s priorities are solidly in line with what we need in Hartford to improve our communities. I urge you to vote Goupil in November and together we can make a change. Ayelet Chozick Clinton, CT...
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...critical to the success of our community and what the voters wanted. When we vote for Chrisitne Goupil for State Representative on November 3rd, we vote for someone who will truly, professionally, and with experience represent the voters of Clinton, Killingworth and Westbrook in Hartford. Andrea S. Reu Clinton, CT...
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In 2018, Democrat Norm Needleman of Essex won the long-held Republican State Senate seat for the 33rd district by just 0.2 percent of the vote. This November he faces Republican Brendan Saunders of Westbrook in what may well again be a close race in a district that stretches from Clinton...
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...spirit of District 35. John’s work with the Clinton EDC and its efforts to bring a vibrant STEM program to Clinton shows John’s commitment to his working-class beliefs. Also, John’s work with the Clinton Conservation Commission reveals his respect and long-term reverence for the protection of open land. Clear evidence...
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I am writing in strong support for Christine Goupil for State Representative. I worked extensively with Christine for several years on the Clinton Planning and Zoning Commission. She was a champion for making the town more livable and economically strong. Consistent with her platform, she supported simple solutions that make...
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...gaps. Are we adequately serving the needs of our seniors and is Clinton a good place to grow old and retire? Under Christine’s leadership the Clinton Senior Task Force was established, bringing together representatives of town agencies that serve seniors — The Estuary, Families Helping Families, the Henry Carter Hall...
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...and to meet and answer as many constituents as possible. Brendan grew up in Westbrook, CT. Now, he, his wife Mary and daughter Jordan live in Clinton. He knows the 33rd Senatorial District and the changes to it over the years. He was a high school student when Connecticut was...
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...and she did. It will bring approximately eight new daily train stops to Clinton. It will make commuting more convenient and downtown more attractive to young professionals. These accomplishments will result in lower taxes through increased revenue for Clinton, new jobs, and provide incentives for families to move to Clinton....
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For over 40 years and now 5 generations, Clinton has been a wonderful home that our family has been fortunate to enjoy. To foster enhanced prosperity for all in Clinton and the other 35th House District towns of Killingworth and Westbrook, we need the experienced and inclusive leadership of Christine...
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...unrest during the 1960s? How would you have felt if President George W. Bush said “I take no responsibility” for the approximately 3,000 victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks? How would you have felt if President Clinton laughed about “grabbing women”? How would you have felt if there were reports...
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