May 8, 2025 Clinton, Westbrook, & Old Saybrook Vol. XXVIII Iss. 19
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Old Saybrook to Vote on Dock and Dine Deal By Eric O'Connell Staff Writer OLD SAYBROOK
Old Saybrook residents will head to a referendum in June to vote on a proposed land swap: the town would acquire the former Dock and Dine Restaurant property at Saybrook Point in exchange for leasing the Vicky Duffy Pavilion to a local businessman, who would convert it into a restaurant. As of press
time, a date for the referendum has not been set. Residents shared their thoughts during a public information session on April 30, where town leaders outlined the deal. The proposal would see property owner Jon Kodama sign over his 2.2-acre waterfront parcel to the town in exchange for a 25-year land lease of the town-owned Vicky Duffy Pavilion. In a press release last month, First Select-
man Carl Fortuna said, “This arrangement would unite Fort Saybrook Monument Park, Gardiner’s Landing Park, and Saybrook Point as one contiguous town property, converting Saybrook Point into a year-round waterfront park with options for passive recreation.” Former State Rep. Jesse MacLachWhile the details are still being worked lan is on a new journey...................2 See Old Saybrook page 12
Return of the Shack Co-owners Angela Morander, left, and Rachel David display two 2pound lobsters at their waterfront business, Lobster Landing, in Clinton on May 3. The popular lobster shack recently completed renovations over the winter after high tides and winter flooding lifted the structure off its pilings. Lobster Landing is open seasonally from April 24 through Dec. 31.
Photo by Laura Matesky/ Harbor News
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Built for the Playoffs The Morgan baseball team is putting together a dominant season and is focused on making a deep playoff run this spring..............................14
Celebrating Mothers Of motherhood, acceptance, and gratitude................................25