April 10, 2025 Clinton, Westbrook, & Old Saybrook Vol. XXVIII Iss. 15
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Search Begins for New OSPD Chief By Eric O'Connell Staff Writer OLD SAYBROOK
The search is on for a new police chief for Old Saybrook’s Police Department. On March 31, the Police Commission formed a subcommittee to vet search firm proposals as the town begins the process of selecting the
next leader of the Old Saybrook Police Department (OSPD). On March 25, Old Saybrook Police Chief Michael Spera announced he would retire effective this spring. Under the terms of the retirement agreement, Spera will cease his duties as chief of police on April 11. Following the chief’s announcement, Old
Saybrook First Selectman Carl Fortuna said that the town and Police Commission would now need to focus on finding a new police chief. The commission held a special meeting on March 31 to take the initial step in that See Search Begins page 10
Preparing for Opening Day Greg Carlo, a volunteer with Westbrook Little League and the Shoreline Breakers, works on the home plate area of Ted Lane Field on April 6 ahead of the day’s scrimmages and practices. The league is still looking for volunteers ahead of their opening day scheduled for April 26. For info, visit westbrooklittleleague.org.
Photo by Wesley Bunnell/ Harbor News
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Pam Zimmerman is at the helm for the Lions....................2
Second in the State The Hand co-op boys’ swim team, which includes Old Saybrook’s Brandon Beaudoin, placed second at the Class L State Finals this winter...........................................14
Bread at Home Bread is the quintessential human food..............................32