April 9, 2026
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Clinton, Westbrook, & Old Saybrook Vol. XXIX Iss. 15
Duffy Pavilion Swap Approved; Due Diligence Next By Eric O'Connell Staff Writer
Voters approved the swap by a 1,993-to726 margin. Old Saybrook First Selectman Old Saybrook residents have spoken. Vot- Carl Fortuna called the final tally “a clear ers overwhelmingly approved a proposal for mandate for the town to proceed.” the town to acquire the former Dock and b Dine property in exchange for transferring The Details Fortuna noted that despite the approval, the Vicki Duffy Pavilion to a local restaurateur at a March 31 referendum. Each side the deal is not yet official. Both the town and now has 120 days to complete due diligence restaurateur Jon Kodama have 120 days to complete due diligence on the properties before the swap becomes official.
before committing to the deal. Fortuna said he will contact environmental professionals to begin a study of the land, which he estimated will cost about $3,000 for phase one. He added that beyond the due diligence phase, next steps for the property include issuing a request for proposals for design ideas for the park. See Duffy Pavilion Swap page 8
Into the Mist
Jessica Forrest is helping students and families feel at home at Oxford Academy............................2
A Season of Success Morgan fencing earns titles, honors in standout season......................16
Fog blankets the South Cove Causeway in Old Saybrook on Easter morning, April 5, as two walkers make their way along Route 154 above South Cove.
Photo by Wesley Bunnell/ Harbor News
Embracing Change Columnist Liz Egan continues her two-part series, working through transformation as a metaphor for grief.......................................24
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